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How to Avoid and Prevent Dry Skin in Winter
By Tiffany Moore
When the winter season arrives and the cold weather kicks in, many of us face a common skin problem – dry skin. While some people have to deal with dry skin no matter what the weather is like, dry skin is undoubtedly most prominent when winter is upon us.
Hiding your dry skin under layers and layers of clothing is only a temporary solution, dry skin would require special attention as well as treatment to bring it back to normal.
All of us follow a skin care routine daily but what most people don't realize is that winter would require a different regime, with extra emphasis on keeping dry skin at bay.
Winter Skin Care Tips
The first thing you want to do to prevent dry skin in winter is to re-
The dry, cold wind outside and hot, dry, heated air inside means that you need more moisture to feed your skin or you could easily end up with dry, cracked, itchy or scaly skin. So choose moisturizers that are specially formulated for winter use to combat skin dryness.
Look out for moisturizers with rich oils such as avocado oil, or olive oil. One of the most popular, effective and inexpensive moisturizer for dry skin is petroleum jelly.
Petroleum jelly is an often overlooked product which is very useful when dealing with extremely dry skin. Not just for use during winter, it can also be used as a regular moisturizer when your skin is dry in any weather.
Apply moisturizer immediately after shower or bath while your skin still feels slightly damp for best absorption. Also, once more before you go to bed. This is a really simple way to avoid dry skin.
You may also want to try Aloe Vera since the gel works great for dry skin.
If your skin is sensitive, you can purchase moisturizers or creams from the maternity skin care lines. These moisturizers are formulated to address the driest, itchiest skin and make great winter body lotions. Moreover, they contain fewer ingredients so they're less likely to irritate sensitive skin.
Some home remedies can also be used for winter dry skin – mix equal parts of honey with milk and apply on dry skin for 15 minutes. Rinse well with warm water. Alternatively, mash an avocado and spread on your skin, then wash off with a cool washcloth after 15 minutes.
To prevent dry skin, you need hydrate your skin from the inside to get its glow back.
Begin by drinking plenty of water or eating juicy fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers or celery.
Also include Omega-
And, don't forget to eat vitamin E rich foods such as dark, leafy greens and wheat germ flakes since they produce a similar hydrating effect.
Sure, hot baths feel especially great when winter comes along but it's a major culprit when it comes to skin dryness. They break down the lipid barriers in your skin which results in moisture loss. To avoid dry skin, I recommend quick, warm showers or warm baths instead.
With these skin care tips in mind, you can keep your skin healthy and glowing despite the cold and harsh winter weather.
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