Dry Skin Culprits + Cures
If you’re someone who suffers from dry skin, you’re likely not looking forward to the changing seasons. Although the coolness of fall has just begun, winter is around the corner and you want to prepare for the months ahead.
We have some ideas.
IT’S YOUR SHOWER
Whether you swear by one-and-done or cannot start the day without your ten-step morning routine, if your water isn’t filtered, you’re missing the foundational step. The most fundamental constant, water, is where many of our pressing skin & hair issues start…
With our skin being our body’s largest organ, when we shower, we absorb water like a sponge. So the quality of our shower water has major implications for our beauty routine— including premature aging, dry skin, acne, dandruff, psoriasis, damaged hair, just to name a few. Filtering your shower head to neutralize the water is an essential step for better skin, hair & wellbeing.
But immediately, one thing you can do it cut out hot showers. Warm showers are best for keeling skin hydrated and the biome in tact.
IT’S YOUR EXCEMA
Speaking of showers… you don’t want to spend too much time in hot showers because, as mentioned above, it drys out your skin. This is true for everyone, but especially if you suffer from rashes, eczema and psoriasis.
Rather, it’s recommended to take fewer, brief, and warm showers PLUS a cleanser like Marie Veronique Gentle Gel Cleanser. (While intended for the face, we've found it to be nourishing for the body as well.) Also, immediately after your shower, apply emollients to lock in the moisture. For the body we recommend applying Province Apothecary Hydrating Rescue Balm when still wet, and when suffering from flareups we recommend Flamingo Estate Manuka Rich Cream. For the face, Marie Veronique Barrier Lipid Complex is both healing and nourishing.
Oftentimes, we can control the symptoms with the lifestyle changes. Boketto Founder, Jelena Nikolajevic is a talented Acupuncturist, her holistic approach to well-being has helps many Boketto clients via Acupuncture + Functional Medicine know how. You can also identify which foods make your skin flare up. Dairy, nuts, eggs, and wheat are common triggers for the condition— fish-oil supplements and probiotics can ease it.
IT’S YOUR DIET
Some fats are better than others. And if you are suffering from dry skin, eating fats can be key to feeling relief.
High-quality olive oils, like Single Origin Graza and Extra-Virgin Brightland varieties have a whole host of benefits from anti-inflammatory properties to its ability to improve blood sugar control.
Ghee contains butyric acid and other short-chain fatty acids, which have been shown in research to benefit gut health and reduce inflammation. Traditional Goddess Ghee contains a trio of powerful adaptogens that help the body to adjust and handle the effects of stress and everyday hustle and bustle while maintaining a healthy sense of balance. (Stress is attributed to eczema and other skin flareups. #iykyk)
If you need a new idea on how to use ghee, we republished Hormone Balacing Bone Broth, a nourishing, balancing brew that features the anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Finally, a whole foods diet is the best medicine, always. All ways. At Boketto, we’re proud to be partnering with Rebecca Thomas and COOK! An online, self-paced program that teaches you a remarkably easy way to make real food. You can expect to become a wildly consistent healthy eater when it's easy to make meals that support your total well-being. Give it a look, and be sure to register for the free, on-demand lesson.