When winter hits, the heat goes up but that cozy indoor air can be one of the biggest culprits behind dry, irritated skin. In fact, the Canadian Dermatology Association reports that up to 40% of Canadians experience dry, itchy skin during the winter months.
One major reason: humidity levels. During winter, indoor humidity can drop below 15%—far lower than the 30–50% range skin needs to stay comfortable. Some heating systems can even dry indoor air to desert-like levels of 10–20% humidity, which accelerates moisture loss from the skin.
The result? Tight, flaky, reactive skin, and for those with eczema or sensitivity, more frequent flare-ups as the skin barrier becomes weakened and everyday triggers slip through more easily.
Dermatologists often say winter skin isn’t just about the cold outside, it’s about the dry heat inside.
The fix? Focus on restoring the skin barrier and locking in deep, lasting hydration.
Flexitol’s targeted formulas are designed to calm, repair, and protect winter-stressed skin:
Flexitol Very Dry Skin Cream
Powered by 12.5% urea, this intensive cream delivers deep hydration to relieve rough, itchy skin linked to eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Flexitol Eczema Face and Eye Cream
A gentle, colloidal oatmeal formula that soothes irritation on delicate facial skin, including the eye area, without clogging pores.
Flexitol Eczema and Dermatitis Cream
Fragrance-free and enriched with calming ingredients like aloe and chamomile to help reduce redness, itching, and inflammation on face and body.
