Dry Skin Season? Not on Our Watch.

As the air gets colder and drier, your skin starts to send out SOS signals: tightness, flakiness, dullness, or increased sensitivity. You might find that your usual moisturizer just isn’t cutting it anymore. That’s because true hydration goes deeper than a layer of cream. It’s about strengthening your skin barrier, replenishing moisture reserves, and addressing internal imbalances that can show up on your skin.

At Teleios Functional Wellness, we help you address the root causes of dry, irritated skin from hormones to nutrients to lifestyle, so your glow lasts all season long.

1. Strengthen Your Skin Barrier Naturally

Your skin barrier is your first line of defense, and fall/winter can wreak havoc on it. We help you support barrier function by:

• Optimizing hormones like estrogen, thyroid, and cortisol, all of which influence collagen and skin hydration
  
  
• Identifying hidden triggers like food sensitivities or gut dysbiosis that can worsen dryness and irritation
  
  
• Recommending key nutrients like zinc, vitamin A, and omega-3s that keep skin resilient
  
  

• LED Light Therapy: Often overlooked, red light therapy can soothe inflamed, dry skin while supporting cellular repair.

2. Use Products That Work With Your Skin

Not all moisturizers are created equal. When humidity drops, you need both humectants (to pull water in) and emollients (to lock it in). Our favorite picks for winter skin:

Our top picks include:

• Medical-grade hyaluronic acid serums that penetrate deeper layers without clogging pores
• Barrier-supporting creams with ceramides, squalane, or niacinamide
• Gentle, pH-balanced cleansers that won’t strip your skin’s natural oils

We’ll help you tailor a skincare regimen that aligns with your skin type and seasonal needs.

3.  Hydrate From the Inside Out

Skin health isn’t just topical, it reflects what’s happening inside your body. Topicals are only half the story, your skin reflects what’s happening internally.

• Collagen peptides + omega-3s support elasticity and hydration
  
  
• Mineral balance + electrolytes keep cells properly hydrated
  
  
• Adequate protein helps maintain the building blocks of healthy skin

4. Don’t Skip SPF…Yes, Even Now

Cold weather doesn’t cancel out UV rays. Keep your daily SPF going strong to protect your skin barrier from UV-induced dryness, hyperpigmentation, and aging.

The Takeaway:
Dry, dull skin doesn’t have to be your new normal this season. By addressing internal imbalances, supporting your skin barrier, and building a simple, targeted skincare plan, you can keep your skin hydrated, healthy, and glowing all winter long.

Need help getting started?
Book an initial consultation and let’s build your custom hydration strategy.