These are the essential vitamins children need to maintain a healthy skin barrier in the colder weather.

The freezing temperatures in Winter can be extremely harsh on the delicate complexions of children. The skin is the body’s largest organ and the only one we can see. While topical products can affect its appearance, how it looks is generally reflective of our overall health. More than any other time of year, kids need to be getting all of the essential vitamins and minerals in Winter to boost both their immune system and strengthen their skin barrier. Dry flaky skin can become extremely painful, with the unavoidable continued exposure to cold weather making it difficult to heal. Below are the key nutrients children need for healthy skin and the ingredients most likely to cause irritation.

What Vitamins are Good for Kids with Dry Skin?

Vitamin A:

The number one vitamin to prevent dryness, it also boosts skin cell regeneration, which speeds up wound healing. Found naturally in broccoli and spinach (which most picky eaters refuse to eat), if your kid is fussy about leafy greens, a supplement can help keep their skin healthy in Winter.

Vitamin C:

This vitamin plays a vital part in skin cell repair and collagen production. It also enhances iron absorption. Pale dull skin can be an indication children are lacking this nutrient.

Vitamin D:

Sunshine is the best source of this Vitamin, which is why in Winter it is particularly important to ensure your kid is getting enough if natural exposure is limited. Vitamin D is essential to maintain the skin’s moisture barrier, along with aiding with skin repair, which makes it one of the best forms of defense against cold weather. 

Vitamin E:

The antioxidant properties of this nutrient mean it keeps skin protected from external stressors, as well as helping to keep it moisturized. 

B Vitamins:

All the B vitamins are beneficial for skin and hair, but Biotin (B7) works especially hard to maintain healthy tissues. A deficiency in this vitamin can result in a skin rash or hair loss. 

How to Avoid Dry Skin in Kids? 

If your child’s skin is showing signs of dryness in Winter, avoid skincare products that contain fragrance, alcohol, parabens, or sulfates as they can cause further irritation and redness on sensitive skin. 

EllaOla’s Unflavored Powder Multivitamins contain all of the nutrients listed above and more, making them the ideal solution to keep your kid strong and healthy all year round.