Winter's low humidity and indoor heating dry out skin, causing winter itch and conditions like xerosis and eczema, compromising skin health and essential functions.
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Here are some tips to keep your skin healthy this winter:
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Moisturize daily
Petroleum or cream moisturizers suit normal to dry skin. For sensitive skin, pick fragrance-free options. Apply on wet skin.
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Limit the use of hot water
For winter itch, take lukewarm baths, use gentle cleansers, apply thick moisturizer, and pat skin dry.
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Avoid winter tanning
Tanning beds harm skin and raise skin cancer risk. For a winter glow, use self-tanners with extra moisturizer to prevent dryness.
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Use a Humidifier
Dry indoor air harms skin. A humidifier adds moisture, helping to maintain skin hydration effectively.
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Use Sunscreen
In winter, sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher is essential outdoors. Sunlight can cause skin damage, premature aging, and increase skin cancer risk.