The Skin Blog — Dry skin treatment
Double Down On Hydration This Winter
What are the best skin care tips during winter? 1. Soap is a Dirty Word! Cleanse Without Stripping. Your skin is already struggling with moisture loss from low humidity and overheating in air conditioning. Do your skin a favour and cleanse without stripping with a cleanser free of harsh surfactants and detergents. This means AVOID anything that foams when you add water. Furthermore, a good cleanser should also hydrate your skin (look for glycerin) AND have anti-inflammatory ingredients to protect from environmental damage like B3 and Chamomile. My Concentrated Cleanser is not only soap free, but also boosted with anti-inflammatory...
A Lesson In Body Hydration
We’re all well versed by now in the importance of hydration for your facial skin. But many neglect the hydration of their bodies, using a foaming but allegedly hydrating body wash, or minimising moisturising with a swipe of moisturiser on their legs and elbows alone. As a dermatologist, Dr Natasha Cook knows how important full-body hydration is, and how to most effectively hydrate from top to toe. Going into the winter months, ignoring your body skin will give you a plethora of skin issues. Body care is imperative if you don't want to end up itchy, scratchy and flaky this...
What Is Osmosis And Why Does It Make My Skin Dry In Winter?
Whilst we may love the fresh mornings and cosy evenings that the cooler months bring, amidst the seasonal charm is a less welcome companion: dry, parched skin. If you’re wondering why your skin often feels tighter and more dehydrated in winter despite your best moisturising efforts, the answer lies in a process called osmosis. The Science Behind Skin Hydration Skin osmosis is a natural process and balancing act, through which water molecules move across the skin barrier, which acts as a semipermeable membrane, to balance water levels on both sides. This movement typically occurs from an area of higher water...
Top tips for maintaining your Spring glow
As the seasons transition, and the days become longer and brighter (at long last), there’s also a change in temperature, humidity levels, and environmental factors. In winter we lose moisture from our skin, it becomes drier and more sensitive - a process known as osmosis) - which means we need to adapt our skincare routines to prepare for Spring. Here are my tips to help you maintain a radiant glow: TIP #1: STAY HYDRATED The change in seasons brings humidity. On Australia’s west coast where the air is drier, moving into Spring may result in seeking out a more hydrating,...