Dry skin is a very common skin problem and is often worse during the winter when environmental humidity is low. It can occur at all ages and in people with or without other skin problems. Normal fine lines in the skin become more visible, the skin feels rough and appears dull and flaky.
Dry skin results when there is not enough water in the top layer of skin for it to function properly. One way this can happen is when protective oils in the stratum corneum are lost so that water that is normally present in the skin is allowed to escape. This exposes the underlying living cells to irritating substances and germs in the environment. Our skin traps humidity or moisture thanks to natural oils, which act as a barrier for protection and hydration. Therefore, dry skin is caused by a weakened skin barrier. The reason your skin not performing as well as it should be is because there’s a decrease in these natural oils, due to over washing or using products that dry out your skin.
The cold weather months can greatly compromise skin health, triggering such conditions as xerosis (dry skin) or eczema (itchy, dry, reddish patches or lesions on the skin) which can vary in severity. For example, adults over the age of 40 naturally have drier skin and should be applying moisturizer regularly. As we get older, our skin naturally produces less oil – However, dry skin can also be a sign of a completely unrelated health condition, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism or a nutritional deficiency.
What are the main causes of dry skin?
- Damage to skin barrier lipids due to harsh soaps or contacts with solvents that strip lipids
- Excessive water loss from exposure to cold and harsh weather and dehumidified air
- Ageing changes to skin structure that weaken skin barrier
- Genetic inherited weakness in the skin barrier
How do you treat dry skin?
To help reduce dryness and to plump the skin, DMK Seba-E‘s formulation is designed to imitate the skin’s lipids and natural oils to promote barrier repair. Assisting to re-establish hydration and revitalise the skin. Helping to prevent skin dehydration which can cause roughness, flakiness, red reactive skin, fine lines, wrinkles and a loss of bounce and elasticity in the skin. Made from a fine blend of herbal oils and vitamin E, Seba-E is designed to penetrate deep within the skin to nourish dehydrated, dry, and inflamed skin conditions. Apply three drops of Seba-E, spray with Herb & Mineral Mist and work into the skin together.
Another great Winter product is HYDROLOC™ – Intense Hydration Formula an excellent barrier repair crème for supreme hydration protecting the skin from transepidermal water loss (TEWL) – excellent for those who work outdoors and require extra protection and hydration. Rich in Vitamins A and D and fractionated botanical oils. Its ability to seal in moisture helps to velvetize the skin and keep it healthy and glowing.
HYDROLOC™ is a heavier textured crème suitable for clients that enjoy the feeling of an occlusive crème.
Internal supplementation with DMK EFA+
The DMK EFA+ supplements are a powerful group of essential fatty acids 3,6,7 and 9, derived from evening primrose and sea buckthorn oils. DMK EFA’s are required for the structure of all membranes in the body. DMK EFA’s “waterproof” the skin, maintaining the barrier of the skin impermeable. DMK EFA+ is formulated to aid in the improvement of barrier function and trans- epidermal water loss. It is particularly useful for acne, inflamed or reactive skin, pigmentation, fine lines, wrinkles, and aging complexions
So, no more winter skin but healthy, radiant hydrated skin!