Protecting children's skin from the damage of the cold

Omega-3: A Remedy for Dry Skin and Cold Weather

Seasonal changes and dropping temperatures, fluctuations between hot and cold, can damage our skin making it sensitive and cracked. Even more so in children’s skin, which is more delicate and sensitive. External protection with creams and appropriate clothing may not be enough to protect against dryness and cold-related dermatitis.

Learning from the Eskimos: A Diet Rich in Omega-3

Have you already read our article dedicated to the Eskimos? For years, people wondered how they managed to protect themselves from the cold and keep their skin healthy even in extreme temperatures. The Eskimo diet is rich in Omega-3 and B vitamins.

The Winning Cocktail: Omega-3 and B Vitamins

Let’s learn which foods can help strengthen the skin and overcome the cold winter. Vitamin B3: protects the skin and the efficiency of blood vessels. It acts as a vasodilator, which is very important also for those who do sports because it helps oxygenate tissues and allows waste elimination. It is mainly found in pork and poultry, beef liver, swordfish, salmon, and tuna; in fruits such as blueberries, mushrooms, peanuts, and brewer’s yeast. Vitamin B5: is found in lobster and shellfish, as well as in red meat, liver, lentils, peas, soy, whole grains, wheat germ, eggs, peanuts, and royal jelly. Omega-3: Omega-3 fatty acids are essential components of biological membranes and epithelial tissue. Furthermore, these essential fatty acids also contribute to the formation of the hydrolipidic film produced on the skin and scalp by the sebaceous and sweat glands. They are contained in salmon and tuna, bluefish, seeds and seed oils, soy, and many vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, lettuce, and kale, walnuts, cereals (especially whole grains), and algae.