Winter Dry Skin

Dry skin is more prevalent in Winter than Summer because of the changes in humidity and temperature.

Winter sees less humidity and of course it’s much colder.  Most people turn on heaters to warm up, which reduces the air humidity.  Low Humidity affects how much moisture is available to your skin.

The outermost layer of the skin is called the epidermis, the thin outer surface of the epidermis is the stratum corneum, also known as the skin barrier.  The skin barrier is a combination of dead skin cells and lipids (oils).

Some signs of dry winter skin can include, flaking, rough patches, cracks, and itching.  Your skin needs moisture to ensure your skin barrier can act like it should.