Why Does Skin Age Faster in Winter?

Forget to top up on this in the cold season, and don't be surprised when you age faster and get puffy eyes and dark circles in winter. Explore with Lunaria to find the culprit and how to fix it effectively!

According to New York-based dermatologist Dr. Patricia Wexler, vitamin D levels in the body drop in winter, which is what makes dark circles deeper and more noticeable. This is one of the reasons women tend to look older in winter. Yet we often focus only on treating what shows on the skin. In reality, dark circles in winter and faster ageing when the weather turns cold are mainly due to your body lacking vitamin D. So getting enough vitamin D can put a stop to these signs of ageing.

Why does the body often lack vitamin D in winter?

Experts explain that in winter, as the weather turns cold, sunlight is much weaker than in summer. This is the main reason the body is more likely to be vitamin D deficient in winter, because vitamin D is produced when the skin is exposed to UVB rays from the sun. If you live somewhere with plenty of sunshine, you may be able to get the vitamin D you need by spending time in the sun a few times a week.

The best solution for you right now is to get vitamin D from food or supplements, which is especially important in winter. Foods rich in vitamin D include salmon, herring, oysters, shrimp and egg yolks. Make sure you get enough vitamin D every day to keep your body healthier in the cold season, while also helping to banish dark circles and prevent ageing.

To reduce dark circles and prevent ageing, keep the following in mind:

1) Get enough sleep:

Night is when we rest after a tiring day. Staying up late disrupts the body's biological rhythm and makes the veins under the skin around the eyes more visible. This leads to dark circles, which spoil your appearance.

If this goes on for a long time, it speeds up ageing, causing sagging skin and more wrinkles. So make sure you get 7–8 hours of sleep a day. Try to take a 30-minute rest at midday to relieve tired eyes and stay alert, and you'll prevent ageing more effectively.

2) Apply an eye cream for dark circles:

Look for and choose eye creams designed to treat dark circles. There are many products on the market today that help repair and reduce dark circles. What's more, they also help reduce wrinkles and crow's feet and banish puffiness very well.

Note also that to choose the right product for dark circles, you need to identify your own skin condition. You should also consult a dermatologist to choose an effective product and avoid wasting money while making things worse.

Dermalogica Age Reversal Eye Complex eye cream has a special formula that helps improve signs of ageing.

3) Add nutrients for healthy eyes:

The skin around the eyes is thin and very sensitive, so it is prone to dark circles. To say goodbye to dark circles, besides getting enough vitamin D, don't forget to eat foods rich in vitamin B12 and iron. These are two key nutrients for preventing dark circles, because a lack of iron and vitamin B12 hinders the supply of oxygen to the body's tissues, reducing the skin's ability to regenerate.

You should also get plenty of vitamin C. Vitamin C doesn't directly prevent dark circles, but getting enough of it helps your body absorb iron better, which keeps your eyes looking bright and healthy. On top of that, taking vitamin C correctly also helps boost collagen production. Not only the skin around your eyes, but also the skin on your face and body improves, effectively preventing ageing and stopping your skin from ageing prematurely.

Those are some basic tips you can use to prevent weather-related skin ageing. For peace of mind and to stay on track in keeping your skin beautiful, contact Lunaria now to be examined by a Master and advised on the right treatment for you!

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