Winter skin care

During winter the cold and low humidity can cause dry, irritated skin. We have some tips to help your skin feel more comfortable through
the winter.

First of all you should use a humidifier to moisture the air in your home, because in the winter, with the doors closed and the heat on, the air becomes very dry and it affects your skin.

Use an oil-based moisturizer and moisturize regularly. The more oil a moisturizer contains the more effectively it protects against drying. Balms usually contain of 80% oil and 20% water. This water-in-oil emulsion forms a protective layer on the skin and makes it more “moisturizing” than creams and lotions.

Before going outside in winter you should apply a lot of to the face, hands, and any other skin that may be exposed to the cold. You should also protect your hands with warm gloves.

One of the most common causes of itching and scratching is sweating and overheating, so you should dress in layers in order to be able to remove clothing when you feel warm.

If you were out in the rain or the snow, you should get read of the wet clothes and shoes immediately because these can irritate your skin.