A nice glass of red by the fire. Snuggling in bed with a book. There\u2019s lots to love about winter. Alas, as the temperatures drop, so does the humidity level. Then, the dry, winter air tries to even the status quo by drawing moisture from whatever it can, including you! This why your skin feels so much drier in winter. It\u2019s definitely not all in your head. It\u2019s just science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make things worse, many of us tend to take longer, much hotter showers or baths during the chillier months. Again, this isn\u2019t good news for your skin because these can cause the type of inflammation that disrupts your skin\u2019s barrier function, the upper most layers that essentially help you trap hydration. Happily, Lamelle has everything you need to help you beat winter dryness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prep and prime<\/strong> To start, let\u2019s make a clever swap regarding your cleanser. If you\u2019re using something that contains a high concentration of foaming agents such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) it can be too \u201cstrippy\u201d and only serve to dry you out further. Instead, switch to a no or very low SLS formula. Good examples of the latter would be our Serra Cleansing Gel<\/u><\/a>, Nourish Daily Cleanse<\/u><\/a> or Dermaheal Foaming Cleanser<\/u><\/a>. Better yet, they\u2019re all enriched with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Next up, you\u2019ll want to know about our Skin Essence Rejuvenate fluid<\/u><\/a>, to be worn under your moisturiser. It\u2019s packed with probiotic lysates that improve the health of your cells to help your skin hold onto more moisture and have a better response to any other active ingredients you apply. Another way to bump up your hydration levels \u2013 even before you\u2019ve applied your daily moisturiser \u2013 is via our bestselling Corrective HA+ Serum<\/u><\/a>. It\u2019s made with four types of mega-plumping hyaluronic acid (HA), a molecule that occurs naturally in your skin with the ability to attract up to 1000 times its weight in water. It also contains HAFi fragments that stimulates your skin\u2019s own hyaluronic acid production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moisturise cleverly<\/strong> So, that\u2019s your pre-game sorted. But what about the main event? While your current moisturiser may or may not be up to the task of helping you beat winter dryness, our Serra Restore Cream<\/u><\/a> is! It contains cutting-edge ingredients that mimic that lipids in your skin\u2019s bilayer, including our one-of-a-kind ceramide, Ceramide-P. Ultimately, it\u2019s the best way to repair a busted barrier function situation because you\u2019re not just adding hydration \u2013 it\u2019s helping you seal it in. This way, you won\u2019t lose your newfound moisture soon after you apply it. Another way to winter-proof your skin is by using our indulgent, creamy-textured Serra Lipid Recovery Mask<\/u><\/a>. Again, it contains Ceramide-P, but also has extra water-binding ingredients to help you beat winter dryness in the most pampering way possible. Use it for just 15 minutes up to three times a week or slather it on and go to bed with it when you\u2019re feeling extra dry. Either way, it\u2019s the more indulgent ways to nourish your skin. This way, you can enjoy all the best bits about winter, without having to worry about the cold air drying out your skin. So pour that big glass of red and let the chilly season fun begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n