How To Relieve Dry Skin In Winter

Dry skin can be a very common problem for many in the winter months.  Even for those who have normal to oily skin in the summer may find themselves with ashy, itchy skin December through February.  So why then do we maintain the same skincare regimen when our skin is obviously very different?  Don’t let your dry winter skin bother you, repair it today with a few changes to your daily routine.

Don’t Use Soap As Often. Hot, humid weather causes the oil glands to become over-productive, and that requires daily bathing in order to stay clean and fresh.  However, in the winter, oil glands are not as productive and we spend less time being active outdoors.  Therefore, depending upon each individual lifestyle, it may not be imperative to bathe daily with soap and exfoliating products.  Soap dries the skin, and exfoliating gels and loofahs will remove the dry skin, exposing new layers of the skin to the harsh elements, causing those to become dry, red, and itchy.

Eliminate Products Containing Alcohol. One of the best ways to keep your skin nourished and hydrated when the weather turns cold and brutal is to halt the use of all skin care products containing alcohol from your daily treatment.  Alcohol is a very harsh and drying product that can cause severe damage  the delicate skin of the face in Winter.  Only those with oily skin should consider using skin care products containing alcohol, and then, only in the spring and summer.

Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. The best way to help your skin battle the brutal elements of freezing temperatures and sub-zero winds is to keep it lubricated.  When the skin becomes dry, red, and itchy it is because it is craving moisture.  Moisture comes naturally, to some extent, in the hot, humid weather in spring and summer.  But winter will remove the moisture from your skin without even being exposed to the elements.  The air is so dry your skin cannot help but become prey.

Sleep With A Humidifier. It is impossible to keep humid air around you always in Winter.  However, when possible, bring the humid air to you.  Indulge yourself with a humidifyer.  If you do not have one you can achieve the same effects by boiling a pot of water on the stove.  Putting water vapor in the air will help keep your skin from becoming irritating.