With this wildly varying weather and the cold coming again this weekend, there’s a good chance your skin is as dry and itchy as mine.
If that’s the case, here are a few tips to minimize skin issues due to cold weather:
- Reduce the length and temperature of your baths and showers. Water and soap remove the natural oils your skin makes and needs to stay hydrated.
- Drink plenty of fluids. This seems like such a no-brainer, but warm drinks will not only help keep you hydrated, you get the additional benefit of the steam on your skin.
- Consider a humidifier in your space. Many heating systems sap the moisture from our environments and our skin.
- Moisturize your skin morning, noon and night and any other time you feel you need it. Pick something thick and nourishing for best results.
- Bundle up. Make sure your skin is covered as much as possible if you have to be out in the extremes.
And if you just can’t reach that itchy place in the middle of your back, give me a call and I’ll be happy to help!
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