5 tips to say goodbye to flaky, dry winter skin!

The constant heating, lower humidity, hot showers and harsh cool winds can start to take a toll on our skin by stripping it of moisture. Thankfully though, our skin has a way of sending subtle hints so that we can give it the extra nourishment & hydration that it needs to get through the winter season.

Here’s our top 5 tips for fighting back against the effects of winter on your skin, it’s time to bring back that supple, hydrated glow!

#1 - Say no to steaming hot showers (as tempting as it is!)

We totally understand that one of the greatest feelings at the end of a cold winter’s day is to immerse your body into a steaming hot shower or bath (hello tingly toes!)... However, this is one of the quickest ways to dehydrate and inflame your skin, zapping it of all its moisture. Try to keep the water temp on the warmer side (while still feeling comfortable) to give your skin a better chance of preserving its hydration.

#2 - Gently pat your skin dry

Vigorously rubbing your face and body with your towel may get you into your warm clothes sooner, but your winter skin craves a soft patting movement to dry. The harsh rubbing will break the already dry and suffering skin, causing itchy, flaking & irritated skin. Just as you take the time in your skincare rituals, take the time to dry yourself slowly and gently. Investing in a super smooth towel will also do wonders for your dry skin, we’re loving the Ettitude Bamboo Towel - so soft and comforting on the skin.

#3 - Apply moisturiser as soon as you’ve dried your skin

After every shower, as soon as you’ve patted your skin dry, apply the Wild Kakadu Hand & Body Cream all over your body and hands prior to dressing. The Aloe Vera, Shea & Cacao butters will hydrate and nourish the skin, locking in moisture to get you through the day of harsh weather. To ensure your hands keep hydrated & nourished, we recommend re-applying this moisturiser after washing your hands too.

#4 - Hydrate your body on the inside

When the temps are cooler, it’s so easy to neglect our water intake. But regardless of what we do to prevent our skin from drying out, if we aren’t hydrating our bodies internally then we don’t have much chance! So, our theory is that if you can’t keep up the total 2 litres of water a day, make up for it with herbal teas instead!

#5 - Level up your hydrating skincare

While nourishing skincare is an all-year-round necessity for us, it’s still important to switch out any products that aren’t providing that rich hydration to the skin, OR add more to keep up with the levels your skin requires. Ditch any harsh foaming cleansers or high pH soap bars - the alkalinity will strip away your skin’s natural protective barrier, causing your skin to dry out and become more sensitive.

Our Age-Defying Hydration Heroes is your simple 3-step must have for winter. With a saving of $63, these 3 products are designed to be used together, daily (AM & PM) for ultimate hydrating, age-defying and restorative results. Included in this set:

Radiance Cream Cleanser: Super creamy and perfect for calmly cleansing your skin without affecting your natural skin barrier. This cleanser gently removes excess pollution & impurities, while cooling and hydrating (plus it doubles up as a makeup remover!).
Restore Serum: Our face oil elixir with 15 intensely concentrated nutrient oils to instantly revitalise, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and restore your bouncy glow. Our Restore Serum is renowned for it's incredible absorption that soaks deep into the skin, improving at the cellular level. Dry and dehydrated skin soaks it up beautifully without affecting sebum production or leaving a greasy residue on the skin's surface.
Ultra Rich Moisturiser: A deeply nourishing and hydrating moisturiser that not only prioritises hydrating even the driest skin, but packs a punch with age-reversing properties to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, lock in moisture for youthful bouncy skin.

Tip: If your skin is craving more hydration, apply our Kakadu Brightening Serum prior to your Restore Serum daily or when needed. This brightening, Vitamin C serum is formulated with Hyaluronic Acid and collagen-boosting Caviar Lime.

For oily and/or blemish-prone skin, we recommend using our Purifying Gel Cleanser instead of Radiance Cream Cleanser.

There's no doubt that our skin needs a little extra TLC in winter, so if your skin is craving extra hydration, apply more as required. The key is to use skincare containing bio-active ingredients that your skin can absorb deeply for lasting results and hydrated, smooth glowing skin all year round.