Skincare · 3 min read ·
Why is my skin so dry in winter in Ireland?
Wind, rain, cold and central heating all strip moisture. What to change when the weather turns.
Quick answer: Cold air and indoor heating draw water from the skin and weaken its barrier. Switch to a gentler cleanser, add hydrating serum and a richer moisturiser, and keep using SPF.
Weather and heating
Low humidity indoors and wind outdoors both pull moisture out.
Hot showers
Lovely in winter, but they strip natural oils. Keep them warm, not hot.
Routine changes
Cream cleanser, hyaluronic serum and a barrier-repair moisturiser.
Treatments
Hydrating facials and skin boosters help when skin feels tight and dull.
Common questions
Does drinking water help dry skin?
It helps general health, but topical care makes the biggest difference.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
