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Why Essential Fatty Acids Are Especially Important for Your Dry Skin in Winter

Zinzino Balance Oil supports dry skin in winter
BALANCE OIL OMEGA-3

Many people turn to Omega-3-6-9 supplements, but they’re not always ideal when the dry skin barrier is already compromised or inflamed.


While omega-6 fatty acids are essential for healthy skin, most modern diets already contain far more omega-6 than omega-3. When this balance becomes too uneven toward omega-6, the body may produce more pro-inflammatory mediators, which can exacerbate existing irritation or barrier dysfunction.


During periods of inflammation or barrier disturbance, it’s usually more beneficial to focus on omega-3–rich supplementation to help restore a healthy balance. This is one reason products specifically formulated to optimise the omega-3 to omega-6 ratio, such as Zinzino Balance Oil, can be useful.


So, why are Essential Fatty Acids especially Important for Your Dry Skin in Winter


Winter is a beautiful season, but it can be incredibly demanding on our dry skin. As the temperatures drop and indoor heating rises, many of us start to notice tightness, dullness, flakiness, or sensitivity. There’s a good reason for this:

winter conditions challenge the skin barrier more than any other time of year.

Why Winter Dries Out the Skin


  • Cold air holds less moisture, so the outdoor environment is naturally drier.

  • Wind and breeze accelerate water loss from the skin’s surface.

  • Central heating pulls moisture out of the air, leaving indoor environments extremely dry.


All of these factors dehydrate the skin faster and weaken the lipid barrier that keeps moisture locked in.


Why Water-Based Moisturisers Aren’t Always Enough for dry skin.


Water-based moisturisers can be wonderful in spring and summer, but in winter, they can evaporate faster and leave the skin feeling even drier, especially if they aren’t paired with enough lipids (oils) or occlusive agents.


If your moisturiser has a high percentage of water but not enough barrier-supporting ingredients, your skin may become:


  • More prone to irritation

  • More dehydrated

  • Less resilient to temperature changes


That’s why switching to something slightly more occlusive during winter is often helpful. The key is choosing products that match your skin type and condition, while providing enough lipids to reinforce the barrier.


Essential Fatty Acids: The Skin’s Natural Armour


Our skin’s protective film, known as the lipid barrier, is mainly made up of:

  • Essential fatty acids (like omega-3s)

  • Ceramides

  • Cholesterol


These lipids act as the “mortar” between skin cells, preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and supporting a healthy microbiome.


When these lipids become depleted, which happens easily in winter, our skin struggles to stay hydrated and protected. Replenishing them is just as important as:

  • Restocking your fridge

  • Refilling your pantry

  • Filling up the car with diesel


Your skin needs regular “refills” too.

Replenishing From the Outside and From the Inside


Topical products rich in essential fatty acids, ceramides, and nourishing oils help reinforce the barrier externally. However, internal support can also make a powerful difference, especially during the colder months when the skin’s needs are higher.


This is where Zinzino Balance Oil or Balance Oil+ Premium can play a valuable role. These omega-3-rich oil blends help:


  • Support the body’s natural omega-3/omega-6 balance

  • Strengthen the skin’s barrier from the inside out

  • Reduce inflammation

  • Improve hydration

  • Support overall skin resilience


By taking the omega-3 drink daily, particularly during the winter, you provide your skin with the essential building blocks it needs to rebuild what’s lost due to harsh weather and indoor heating.



Zinzino Balance Oil & blood test supports dry skin in winter
ZINZINO BALANCE BLOOD TEST

Final Thoughts

Healthy skin is resilient skin. In winter, that resilience depends heavily on replenishing the lipids that make up your natural protective barrier. Pairing the right topical care with internal support from essential fatty acids gives your skin the nourishment it needs to stay smooth, comfortable, and glowing, even in the coldest months.


If you’d like, I can also help you:


  • Test essential fatty acids,

  • Sign up for Balance Oil,

  • Guide you on your next skincare routine



Just let me know!





Aggie Singh

cosmetologist, author, skin expert judge TSG USA


 
 
 

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