itchy and generally irritated? Are there days when your skin looks flaky and your make up doesn’t sit well no matter what you do? Are you conscious that the fine lines around your eyes seem to look worse?
Does Winter Cause Dry Skin?
Many people report dry skin issues at this time of year. We’ve had a mild winter in Oxfordshire so far, however our skin has still had to contend with the effects of the wind and rain. Our skin may yet have to endure sub-zero temperatures combined this attack from the elements with full throttle central heating and our poor skin can become dry or dehydrated. Those of us with dry skin have double trouble, but there is help at hand...
Help for Dry Skin
There are a number of things we can do to achieve more comfortable skin. First we need to understand if we are trying to correct dry skin, dehydrated skin or both. Our skin is a waterproof barrier that protects us from the elements and bacteria. It naturally produces its own oil or moisturiser, called sebum, as part of this protective function. Sebum also helps skin to remain hydrated by preventing water loss. If we do not naturally produce sufficient sebum then we would describe the skin as dry. If we do not have sufficient water in the skin then we would describe it as dehydrated. Drier skin is more likely to become dehydrated but it is possible for oilier skin to suffer from dehydration too, particularly at this time of year.
Restoring Skin Balance
Restoring balance is the key to achieving more comfortable skin. This means that we need to supplement the skin's natural moisturiser or use a product that help to add or retain water. iS Clinical is an advanced skin care range which has a number of products designed to effectively tackle dehydrated and dry skin. iS Clinical Body Complex is suitable for all skin types and is a rich hydrating, antioxidant containing soothing ingredients to help correct dry skin and repair the skin's natural barrier function. This product absorbs easily into the skin so you don’t feel “sticky” after application and is especially effective if you suffer from eczema or dermatitis skin conditions. Moisturising Complex has advanced hydration technology to turbo charge treatment of dry or dehydrated skin. It is rich in antioxidants and also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, what’s not to love? At Qutis we actively promote a safe sun message to all our patients and iS Clinical has just the product to provide a high level of sun protection combined with all the benefits of a high quality moisturiser. Whilst we may not be at risk of sunburn during the winter months we are still exposed to the type of UV light which accelerates skin aging; the team at Qutis use the iS Clinical Extreme Protect SPF 30 all year round as we know this is the most cost effective approach to anti-aging. If you have an oilier skin type and are concerned about adding an oil based product to your skin care routine then consider iS Clinical Hydra-Cool, this light weight, oil free gel contains a high concentration of hyaluronic acid which packs a powerful hydrating punch and feels wonderfully soothing on irritated skin. Hydra-Cool can be used on its own or in combination with other products for maximum benefit. Contact the Team at Qutis to find out more about how to quench your skins thirst this winter.
