I don’t know about you, but my skin gets extremely dry during the winter.
Even if you’re not experiencing desert dryness firsthand, the dry environments we’re in during the colder months can still be quite dehydrating for your body.
Fortunately, there are plenty of proactive ways to mitigate the damage.
Invest in a good humidifier to reduce dryness inside your home
- Place one in your main living area and in every bedroom.
- Keep it running most of the time.
- If you turn down the heat at night (which is better for your sleep), that could be a good time to give your humidifier a break.
Eat your omega’s
- Omega3 fatty acids are essential for so much in your body: neurological health, cognition, healthy joints, cardiovascular health and more – including your skin. An imbalance of fats can also be drying, so pay special attention to omega3’s.
- Best food sources: high quality seafood like anchovies, sardines, salmon, rainbow trout and mackerel. Limit to one serving of one type of fish per week to minimize toxin exposure – unless fish are small, like anchovies and sardines.
- If seafood is challenging, you can supplement with omega3’s. Talk with your doctor about the right formulation and dosage for you.
Hydrate smarter
- Herbal teas are a wonderful way to access hydration with more flavor AND because your body is absorbing herbal nutrients along with the water, your body is better able to hold onto the water.
- Similarly, water with electrolytes tends to be better taken up by your body.
- Sip size matters.
- Small sips = your body can absorb more liquid.
- Big gulps = more likely to go through you quickly (hello, increased urination).
Consider homeopathic support
- If you find your skin cracking and developing a yellowish crust, a low potency of the remedy Graphites as needed could help. Talk with your doctor to make sure this is right for you before using.
Choose better products
- Any and all products that come in contact with your skin play a role. This includes hand soap, bath soap/products, moisturizer, facial products, makeup, and so on as well as cleaning products.
- Look for pure, clean products without added chemicals or fragrances. This is also better for your health in general, as your body absorbs anything you apply to your skin.
- The simpler, the better. Especially if you have sensitive skin.
Check for nutrient deficiencies
- For example, a zinc deficiency impacts your skin’s ability to heal – along with affecting your hormones, immune function and more.
- Ask your doctor to run comprehensive labs for you.
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