5 Ways to Improve Dry Skin in Winter
It’s starting to get colder outside as the holiday season is approaching, and while the winter holiday may be a time of great food and social gatherings, its effect on your skin is much less desirable.
Dry skin in winter is the most common skin problem associated with the winter holiday, which is easily recognized when the lines in one’s skin become more visible and the skin feels coarse with a dull and flaky appearance.
Here are some proven ways to improve your dry skin in winter:
Raise the Humidity
Skin cracks in winter because of low humidity. If you have a humidifier using it during the winter months will help to replenish the moisture that is often “dried out” of the air in your home by heaters and closed windows. If you don’t have a humidifier, you can purchase an inexpensive one at your local drugstore, or simply place a few small bowls of water on the floor of your home to humidify your air.
Staying Hydrated
Dry skin, due to cold weather, gets dehydrated as the moisture evaporates very quickly. Making sure that you drink enough water is crucial in the winter. The winter weather doesn’t encourage hydration; you’re more likely to drink water in the summertime. However, your dry winter skin will thank you for keeping hydrated throughout the winter.
Moisturize
Using an oil-based moisturizer after bathing or showering locks in the moisture that your skin absorbed while you were getting squeaky clean. It is an effective way to deal with winter dryness. If your skin is especially dry, you may want to consider switching your moisturizer for an ointment. However, keep in mind that ointments tend to be oilier, as they are composed mainly of oil, although an oilier lotion can be more beneficial in the winter months.
Outdoor Protection
When you go outside, no matter what season it is, remember to grab the sunscreen! Apply an SPF 30 or higher to all exposed areas of the skin to avoid the sun’s rays. Many sunscreens available in stores will also contain moisturizer, so you can combat the sun and dry skin at the same time.
Take Care of Your Hands and Feet
Hands and feet are prone to dry skin, and because they’re often used in daily activities, dry skin can act as an extreme irritant in your day. Be sure to moisturize your hands and wear gloves when going outside to avoid getting dry hands from cold weather. For your feet, again moisturizer helps, as well as wearing a pair of cotton socks to bed.
Dry skin in winter is an annoyance; however, you can help to keep your skin smooth and soft all through the winter holidays through all of these methods.
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