The document provides tips for managing common winter skin problems, emphasizing the importance of regular moisturization and hydration to combat dryness and irritation caused by cold weather. Recommendations include using milder cleansers, avoiding hot water, and applying rich moisturizers, especially for hands and feet. Additionally, it suggests using a humidifier to maintain moisture levels in the home.

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Shirley Dillaman
We can’t control Mother Nature, nor the specific skin problems that come with each season. Winter can
be especially tough. Rosy cheeks aside, winter tends to bring with it itchy and dry skin conditions. That
irritation and dryness comes just as much from being indoors as outside, as the home’s heat is turned
upped and the skin reacts accordingly. For some, this results in painful cracking and flaking.
Here are some common winter skin problems, with tips to help keep the skin moist and healthy
throughout the remaining winter months.
Moisturize The Face, Then Moisturize and Moisturize It Some More
Facing the winter world requires a different regime from other seasons. Use a mild cleanser before
bedtime, but skip the suds in the morning. Instead, refresh the face by splashing it with water and then
apply moisturizer. Repeat the rinse, moisturize routine twice a day. It helps in the winter to use a
nighttime formula all day long, as those moisturizers tend to be oil-based and of a thicker consistency.
Gain the Upper Hand on Dryness

3. Medical professionals recommend frequent hand
washing during the winter months to keep germs at
bay. That tends to play havoc with the skin’s
moisture balance, so it’s important to give the
hands some extra pampering during this season.
As tempting as it is for a quick warmup, avoid hot
water when washing. Use cool or lukewarm water
instead, with a mild soap. Use a rich, thick
moisturizer immediately after. Remember, it’s
important to wear gloves at all times outdoors.
Applying a vitamin rich favorite lotion several times
a day is a wonderful way to keep the hands supple
and smooth.
Hydrate the Skin and Improve Overall Health
Remember, it’s important to drink plenty of water
during the winter months. This helps to keep us
hydrated from the inside out. The rest of the body
should be treated the same way as the face is
during the winter months. As great as they feel,
too-hot showers will leave skin itchy and dry. Take
quick, cooler showers, using a mild cleanser with
added moisturizer. Patting the skin dry and
moisturizing while the skin is still a bit damp will
leave it as soft and smooth as a baby’s.
Heal those Heels!
It’s easy to forget about the appearance of feet in the winter as they tend to be bundled up in socks and
shoes. Don’t forget to moisturize them every day and a nighttime lotion should include petroleum jelly
or glycerin. Exfoliating before applying moisturizer allows it to penetrate the skin deeper and faster.
Finally, consider a humidifier for the home during the winter months. They get more moisture into the
air, which helps prevent skin from drying out. Several small ones placed through the home can help
more evenly disperse that moisture.