During such a harsh winter, skin complaints increase due to dehydration caused by the harsh elements and central heating. This is especially problematic, as we age skin becomes naturally dryer and cell renewal slows down. We shed about 30,000 cells each day and exfoliation stimulates cell regeneration improving our appearance and often how we feel about ourselves. However, many are unaware of the benefits with more than half of women ranking dry, dehydrated skin as their main concern during winter. Also at this time, many who suffer from skin conditions such as eczema often find that their skin complaints worsen with the winter elements at this time.

Winter can be tough and the UK is getting more sickly with 300,000 more sick days being taken yearly and 51% of women stating that they feel tired all of the time. 33% of us have a skin condition at any one time and skin problems are estimated to account for 15% of a GP’s workload.

With such a harsh winter this year, both central heating and the severe cold outside will dry our skin causing or exacerbating skin complaints. 53% of UK women claim to have dry or very dry skin and 59% of women over 18 rank dry, dehydrated skin as their main concern during winter.

Every day, approximately 30,000 cells exfoliate from our skin and the surface is renewed or replaced every 3-4 weeks. As we age this process slows down, increasing the likelihood of suffering from dry skin.