Cold Snap!

Welcome to winter everyone! With a massive cold snap hitting the East coast of Australia at the moment, I feel like it is finally Winter time! The wind chill is bringing the temperature down to around 4 degrees celsius so I have reason to dig out all the winter clothing!

So I thought I would share some tips about keeping your eczema hydrated during colder weather.

Moisturise!
It might be obvious but moisturising is the best way to keep your skin happy during the colder weather! The cold and wind tend to dry out your skin a lot more, as the air is drier. So it is super important to moisturise more frequently and use more moisturiser than usual. Your skin will thank you!

Use a thicker moisturiser
As well as moisturising more frequently, it is important to use a thicker moisturiser. Especially one that will protect against dry weather and the crazy wind! I tend to mix my regular moisturiser with a paraffin cream, which is usually enough to keep my skin nice and moisturised.

Protecting the outer layers!
Whilst you can cover most of your body with multiple layers in the cold and the wind, some areas like hands and face can be harder to keep covered all day! So it is important to moisturise your hands and face during the day if necessary.

Don't get too warm!
I know it's tempting to jump in the shower and turn the hot water on full blast, but it will not do any good for your skin! It will heat up your skin and make it itchy! Plus it makes the air colder when you get out of the shower! Try a lukewarm shower instead.

Another tip to keep your body moisturised is to take an oil supplement or add it into your moisturiser. Such as flaxseed oil, rosehip or fish oil if you can have it!

I hope everyone is faring well in this cold snap, rug up and stay warm!