With autumn drawing closer and winter not too far behind, you may be thinking it’s inevitable that dry skin is looming on the horizon. With cold winds and harsh rain to look forward to, along with the dry air of indoor heating, it makes sense to start researching what you can do to avoid dreaded dry winter skin when you’re outdoors doing the activities you enjoy. It doesn’t matter if you’re a winter walker, wild swimmer, skier, or simply like to sit in your outside hot tub; dry, chapped skin needs to be avoided at all costs! But fear not, our family-friendly Balmy Fox team have done the hard part for you. We’ve been locked in a room—well, the door was closed—to find you the top tips to care for your skin through the oncoming autumn and winter seasons!
Believe it or not, one of the best ways you can help look after your skin during the colder months is simply by making sure you stay hydrated with plenty of fluids. Upping your water intake is excellent. If plain water isn’t your thing, then try adding flavouring or switch to herbal teas. You want to try to avoid caffeine, as this can dry your skin from the inside. In addition, consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and high in antioxidants will help create healthy skin cells and protect them from environmental damage at the same time. Bonus!
A super easy solution to keeping your skin hydrated is to moisturise regularly, especially after washing and cleansing your skin. And that includes all parts of the body, so face, hands, arms, legs, and feet—every part of you is susceptible to dry skin! And don’t overuse harsh cleansing soaps that can have a drying effect.
Your aim is to lock in as much hydration as you possibly can by incorporating rich and occlusive lotions and balms into your routine that trap moisture in your skin. Aim for emollient, super-rich ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, glycerin, lanolin and essential oils such as rosehip oil and jojoba oil. All excellent hydrating ingredients that we use in our Balmy Fox skincare products.
It doesn’t matter what the season is; for your skin’s protection, you should religiously apply sunscreen to all of your exposed skin. The sun has a potent drying effect on the skin, not to mention harmful UV rays, even in winter! Be smart—why prematurely age your skin or risk skin cancer if you don’t need to! Balmy Fox’s SPF sunscreen formulas are what you need all year round whether you are looking for sunscreen for skiing or the best SPF for climbers – our formulas will help you out.
If you’re someone who lives for the outdoors, then the colder seasons can be doubly frustrating for your skin. Not only does it have to contend with the usual irritants of the rain, sun, dry winds, and friction, you’ll have the bonus of harsh cold winds and temperatures to contend with too! So don’t give up and pack away your gear for the season; just winter-proof your skin and be prepared!
Balmy Fox has created some super-hydrating creams and balms specifically for outdoorsy types. Our ‘On the Trail’ range is for active outdoor junkies who like to keep their feet on dry land. Winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy our ‘Our the lopes’ range, and our ‘On the Water’ range is just for those who feel out of their depth if they’re not within a sniff’s distance of water!
We only use naturally-derived 80% organic ingredients in our products—all hand-made and ethically sourced. Our Hand & Foot Repair Cream is perfect for hydrating and protecting your skin, containing gorgeous ingredients such as Almond Oil, Cacao Seed Butter, Tea Tree, Arnica, Vitamin E Oil, as well as Glycerin. Our super-rich Balm means you can give that little extra attention to those excessively dry, chapped areas. And don’t forget the lips, which are usually the first to take a hit from the driving wind and cold. Make sure you protect them with our long-lasting and deeply moisturising and protecting Lip Balm.
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