Why does my dog get dry skin in winter?

Cold dry air outside combined with indoor central heating strips moisture from the skin. The lack of humidity dries out the natural oils that keep the coat shiny and the skin supple, and dogs can end up with flaky, sensitive, sometimes reddened patches.

How often should I bathe my dog in winter?

Less often than in warmer months. Frequent bathing strips the skin's natural oils — exactly the oils that protect against winter dryness. Leave a little space between baths and let the protective layer build up.

What helps cracked paw pads and chapped noses?

Cell Restoration Crème. Natural emollients like sesame oil and shea butter restore damaged skin, soften paw pads, and protect against winter elements. Apply liberally to dry areas and pads — it works on human hands too.

Does a salt scrub really help with dandruff?

Yes. The Dead Sea Salt Scrub exfoliates dry, flaky skin and eliminates dandruff. For senior dogs with achy joints, a cup of scrub in a warm bath eases inflammation and leaves the coat softer.

What's the point of a conditioner bar over liquid conditioner?

It's a solid bar — no plastic bottle, no preservatives needed, and a light stroke down the coat after shampooing is all it takes. The Rosemary-Mint Conditioner Bar soothes itchy skin, conditions the coat for easy grooming, and pairs naturally with the organic Shampoo Bars.

Winter Dry Skin and Dull Coat in Dogs and Cats

December 13, 2013 · Care Guides, The Dermagic System

Winter dries out your dog's coat and skin. Here's why it happens, how often to bathe in the cold months, and the natural products that help.

Cold outdoor air and dry indoor heating both strip moisture from your pet’s skin. Here’s how to spot winter dry skin, what to do less of, and which products bring the coat back.

Why winter wrecks the coat

Cold dry air outside. Central heating and air conditioning inside. Between them, the moisture in your dog’s skin doesn’t stand a chance — and a dull, flaky coat is the result.

Indoor heating systems emit a dry heat with very little humidity. That pulls moisture out of the skin and leaves it sensitive, sometimes reddened. Skin will heal on its own, but if the dog starts scratching the dry patches, what began as a cosmetic problem can turn into something more serious — broken skin, secondary infection, hot spots.

Bathe less, not more

Our first piece of winter advice is counterintuitive: don’t bathe your dog as often. Frequent bathing strips the natural oils from the skin, which is exactly the protective layer that fights winter dryness. Letting those oils build up gives the coat its own defence against the harsher environment.

Three products that help

Dead Sea Salt Scrub

End that itchy winter flakiness with deep exfoliation. The Salt Scrub eliminates dandruff and rejuvenates dry skin, leaving the coat softer and healthier-looking. For senior dogs with achy joints aggravated by cold weather, place a cup of Salt Scrub in a warm bath and let them soak — the therapeutic minerals ease pain and decrease inflammation.

Benefits:

Eliminates dandruff
Relieves achy joints
Decreases inflammation
Rejuvenates dry skin
Restores a soft, healthy coat

Cell Restoration Crème

Natural emollients like sesame oil and shea butter are scientifically proven to reverse the damage caused by the elements — particularly cracked or inflamed paw pads and dry, chapped noses.

Directions: Apply liberally to dry areas of skin and the paw pads. It works on people too — relief for chapped hands, eczema, psoriasis or any dry itchy patch.

Benefits:

Reverses damage from the elements
Softens paw pads
Restores healthy skin
Speeds cell regeneration
Boosts the skin’s immunity to infection
100% organic ingredients

Rosemary-Mint Conditioner Bar

Designed to condition the skin and leave fur silky smooth — the perfect partner for the DERMagic Organic Shampoo Bars.

Directions: After shampooing, rinse thoroughly, then gently stroke the Conditioner Bar directly onto the fur in the direction the hair grows. A light stroke does the trick. Massage gently and rinse thoroughly.

Benefits:

Soothes dry, itchy skin
Conditions and softens the coat for easy grooming
Rosemary essential oil moisturises and helps prevent hair loss
Peppermint is a natural calmative and antiseptic
Provides vitamins A and C and omega-3 fatty acids

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Frequently asked questions

Why does my dog get dry skin in winter?: Cold dry air outside combined with indoor central heating strips moisture from the skin. The lack of humidity dries out the natural oils that keep the coat shiny and the skin supple, and dogs can end up with flaky, sensitive, sometimes reddened patches.
How often should I bathe my dog in winter?: Less often than in warmer months. Frequent bathing strips the skin’s natural oils — exactly the oils that protect against winter dryness. Leave a little space between baths and let the protective layer build up.
What helps cracked paw pads and chapped noses?: Cell Restoration Crème. Natural emollients like sesame oil and shea butter restore damaged skin, soften paw pads, and protect against winter elements. Apply liberally to dry areas and pads — it works on human hands too.
Does a salt scrub really help with dandruff?: Yes. The Dead Sea Salt Scrub exfoliates dry, flaky skin and eliminates dandruff. For senior dogs with achy joints, a cup of scrub in a warm bath eases inflammation and leaves the coat softer.
What's the point of a conditioner bar over liquid conditioner?: It’s a solid bar — no plastic bottle, no preservatives needed, and a light stroke down the coat after shampooing is all it takes. The Rosemary-Mint Conditioner Bar soothes itchy skin, conditions the coat for easy grooming, and pairs naturally with the organic Shampoo Bars.

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