Why Your Skin Might Feel Drier This Winter — and How to Support It (Inside and Out)

As the crisp winter air settles in here in Melbourne, I’ve been hearing the same thing in clinic from many of you — “My skin feels so dry and irritated lately!”

You’re not alone.

Winter brings with it a number of challenges for both the skin and the immune system. Colder air, indoor heating, hot showers, and lower humidity levels all contribute to moisture loss from the skin. Meanwhile, our immune system is often under more pressure with seasonal viruses, less sun exposure, and changes in daily rhythm.