Winter officially begins December 21st however if your skin is like mine, it is already a bit dry. Dry, itchy winter skin is very pleasant. Scratching leads to greater irritation, continued cracking and possible infections. During the winter, skin requires extra protected to keep it soft, supple and moisturized.
Here are some tips I use to help me combat dry, itchy winter skin:
Take Warm Showers! Hot water feels wonderful but it make skin feel dry and can further irritate already dry skin.
Exfoliate! Slough off dead, dry skin that creates a barrier preventing moisturizers from penetrating. I prefer to use a homemade sugar scrub for body and a home administered micro-dermabrasion polishing cream for face. Just choose to exfoliate with the products best for you and your desired results.
Moisturize! Applying a moisturizer while your skin is sill moist is ideal. Be sure to use a moisturizer suited form your skin type and reapply as needed in problem areas or for extra dry skin.
Humidifiers! Heat in your homes during the winter months dries out the air. I have long heard that using a humidifier is excellent for your skin because they add moisture back into the air.
On a final note, keep your body hydrated! Drinking water helps you to flush out impurities and maintain fresh looking skin.
Leslie Chatman is a chic thirtysomething from Dallas with a passion for jewelry. Leslie is the owner and designer of LunaTeal Jewelry and authors the fine art of jewelry blog. Follow her on Twitter: @lunateal.
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