Why is winter skin such a big issue?

Winter is coming and it will have a negative impact on your skin and nails. As I write this my winter holiday is drawing to a close. Stuck indoors on my finals days due to a tropical storm that has been aptly named “Matthew” from the sandy shores of Barbados.

I would highly recommend a visit to this tropical haven, stay away from hurricane season as your beach time might be cut short.

The weather has caused me to think about life back home (sadly) and the impending cold spell that we are all about to endure.

Many of my clients mention their winter skin and nails, a byproduct of the bad weather.

This blog post is designed to give you a few hints and tips on how to combat the cold and minimise the effects of winter on your skin and nails.
As we approach the coldest season of  them all the temperatures have begun to fall.   We start to increase the layers and consider switching on the central heating.

winter skin tip from the experts The Skin

The skin is the body’s largest organ and can sometimes be forgotten underneath the several layers that you need to keep it warm. Central heating dehydrates the skin and the frost causes it to chip, crack and peel.

The best remedy to prevent winter skin is to drink plenty of water, as the body will loose essential fluids, this is not a pastime reserved for the summer months but must be maintained all the way through the year.

Exfoliation will help to shed away dry skin allowing moisturisers to penetrate deeper into the skins surface.

A change of season is the best time to rotate your skin care products. Switching from a lighter facial moisturiser which tend to be preferred during the summer months to that of a much thicker consistency will help to protect the skin against harsh winds and failing temperatures. From experience I would highly recommend the Peptide Nourishing Cream

Consider a serum or treatment oil to give your skin an extra boost for this I would suggest Serum from Bio Therapeutics, this lightweight, multitasking serum provides lasting hydration while defending against free radicals. Hyaluronic Acid provides superb hydration, while Biodynes TRF helps support skin respiration and health. Fennel peroxysome helps to soothe the skin, ease puffiness and create an antioxidant shield against environmental assault.

The Hands & Feet

Hands and feet should be moisturised daily to prevent them from getting dry. Investing in a good cuticle oil such as, Dadi Oil from Famous Names will help to prevent peeling skin and nails, which may be dry and brittle.

TOP TIP: Apply moisturiser to your feet before going to bed and follow with socks to help hydrate them further, apply your cuticle oil before going to bed to ensure you don’t have to wash it away shortly after.

For cracked heels Footlogix Cracked Heel Formula   works wonders, by helping to hydrate and repair cracked heels.

If you feel like you need a little pick me up pop down to the travel agents and book yourself some winter sun and visit Barbados.

If that’s a little too far fetched I have many treatments that will warm you up and help you stay hydrated.

My top picks would be the mani-pedi with heated mitts, a Prescriptive  facial or a delightful hot stone melt ensured to heat your cockles.