{"id":4959,"date":"2023-01-19T18:42:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T02:42:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/?p=4959"},"modified":"2025-02-25T10:49:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T18:49:03","slug":"how-tcm-conquers-dry-skin-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.activeherb.com\/blog\/how-tcm-conquers-dry-skin-in-winter.html","title":{"rendered":"How TCM Conquers Dry Skin In Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do you look more like a reptile than a human in winter? The bone-dry air, coupled with freezing temps can turn anyone\u2019s epidermis cracked, scaly and rough. Not to mention itchy, flaky and even painful to the touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proverbial band-aid approach to taking care of dry-winter skin is to moisturize. But creams, lotions and oils only work skin-deep.

Not to say that moisturizers don\u2019t have their place for dry winter skin. But TCM, in comparison, resolves dry skin from the inside-out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nutrients For Dry Skin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is it possible to have the radiant, glowing skin of summertime all year round, even in the middle of winter\u2014without spending a fortune on even more anti-aging creams, lotions and potions? Can TCM herbs really negate the desiccating effects of indoor heating systems, low humidity and Arctic-effect windstorms? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s a tall order to ask. Of course, everybody is different, so it\u2019s impossible to give any skincare methodology a 100% guarantee. But little thought is given to dietary interventions that can hydrate the skin, not topically, but internally. In other words, feeding the skin from the inside-out<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, Western nutraceuticals such as fish oil and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may help hydrate the skin. (Nearly 70% of adults and 95% of children are deficient in omega-3s, according to a study in BMJ Open<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people also don\u2019t drink enough water or consume other healthy sources of skin-benefiting dietary fats such as olive oil and avocado oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How TCM Supports The Skin In Winter <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

From a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) perspective, perfect health\u2014and skin\u2014depends on having sufficient Qi circulating through the body. In addition, just like a flowing river, Blood needs to course through the vessels unobstructed. When Qi and Blood flow is optimal, the states of Yin and Yang energies are in perfect balanced harmony. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not to say that moisturizers don\u2019t have their place for dry winter skin. But TCM, in comparison, resolves dry skin from the inside-out. <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Without doubt, TCM recognizes that the external elements can damage the skin. However, if Qi\/Blood\/Yin\/Yang flow and balance is ideal, it\u2019s possible that external factors won\u2019t be able to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin and make you look reptilian.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, nobody\u2019s perfect. Our skin can use all the help it can get in winter. TCM herbs may support the skin in several ways, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n