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Tips for taking care of skin during winters revealed
1/20/2014 9:27:49 PM
Winter time can be hard on the skin, making it dry, flaky and itchy, but
with proper care you can effectively banish your skin woes.
Dermatologist Rita Pichardo-Geisinger, Wake Forest Baptist Medical
Center, provides tips that are easy to incorporate into your daily routine
to help keep your skin and hair in prime condition.
First of all use a fragrance free soap because perfumes and additives can
dry the skin which can lead to flaking and itching or exacerbate
conditions like eczema. It is also important to use a moisturizing lotion
after the shower because when you apply a moisturizer to damp skin
right after showering, this helps seal in water to prevent skin from drying
out.
"A moisturizer helps to act as a barrier of protection for your skin so look for one that has ceramides, a new technology that helps restore and protect the skin
barrier," she said. Next, keep the temperature at home on the cool side, not too warm, to avoid skin
dehydration because if your home or workplace temperature is warm enough to make it
feel like a sauna, you might be drying your skin out. Do not forget to use a fragrance free
detergent and liquid fragrance free conditioner for the clothes because some people with
skin sensitivities can experience skin irritation or rash after wearing clothes washed in a
detergent with fragrance additives. Also, do not forget your moisturizing lotion with sunscreen for your face, even if it is
winter time. If lips get chapped, avoid cracking by using a lip balm with sunscreen to get
the double benefit of smooth and protected lips, Rita asserted. And, your hair can get dry
in the wintertime too, so you might need to use a hydrating shampoo or an anti-frizz
leave-in conditioner.
Lastly, tend to your toes and feet and treat them with good lactic acid creams that can
help keep feet soft and supple.
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