Winter Skin Care Tips
It’s wintertime, which for a lot of us means cold weather and snowfall. This year has been one full of record lows in temperatures, causing an increase in dry skin. It’s important to take proper care of your skin especially in the wintertime. Cold weather can lead to an increase in dryness to the skin and can result in flaking, cracking and even eczema (inflammation of the skin). Cold weather outside as well as heat from staying indoors with a heater on can make your skin dryer than normal.
If you suffer from extra dry skin during the winter, there are a few tips you can follow to remedy it and avoid unwanted damage. It’s always a good idea to meet with a specialist. A dermatologist, for example, can examine your skin and give you specific advice on treatments, according to your particular skin type. Next, the most important thing is to moisturize. It’s important to use an “ointment” moisturizer that isn’t water based, but oil based. Oil creates a layer in the skin that retains more moisture than regular creams and lotions. Those labeled “humectant” also help attract moisture, as well as avocado oil, mineral oil, primrose oil and almond oil.
Many of us don’t realize that winter sun can cause as much damage as summer sun. It’s important to wear sunscreen if you’re outside, even if it’s the wintertime! This can help prevent dry skin issues. Since skin on your hands is thinner than the rest of your body, wearing gloves can help keep your hands moist as well. More tips like avoiding wet gloves and socks, avoiding hot baths, and using a humidifier are good for protecting the skin. It’s best to use several small humidifiers around the house, that way the moisture is spread evenly throughout the home.
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