Comments on: Winter Might Be Fun, But It Isn’t For Your Skin!

By: Shelia

Shelia — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:56:18 +0000

Excellent help for those of us who suffer from dry skin over the winter months. Actually, these recommendations are good anytime of the year!

I’m a hand-washing addict. I’m constantly cleaning my hands because I can’t stand the least bit of dirt on them and, of course, I wash all of the moisture away. But, as you suggested, immediate moisturizing after cleansing will not only replace the moisture, but leave the skin nice and soft.

I am not able to follow the warm water recommendation. A hot shower at the beginning and end of the day is part of my relaxation. I’ll just have to keep moisturizing!

By: Mike Huang

Mike Huang — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:23:07 +0000

Yea, you guys are absolutely correct. A humidifier does wonders during Winter..

By: Tami

Tami — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:19:36 +0000

Thanks for the great tips. I have this problem every winter too and have found some great essential oils to help relieve that dry itchy skin. A humidifier also does wonders.

By: C-Squared

C-Squared — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:12:36 +0000

Couple of more tips:

1) Get a humidifier. Run it 24/7 and you will feel much, much better.

2) Go to bed early and get lots of sleep. your body uses a certain timeframe from 11 pm to 3 am each night to get rid of toxins and rebuild. If you don’t go to sleep during this time, you’ll miss out. You might also notice that your skin feels a lot better when you get more sleep.

3) Watch the water content of your lotions. Water is actually a drying agent. It removes other moisture with it when it dries. Look for thick creams, not watery lotions. Also layer your lotion with different types. One coat will probably only last an hour or two.

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By: Jackie

Jackie — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:22:56 +0000

Winter is here and dry skin, no no no….my two NON-favorite things…thanks for the tips yo.

By: Mike Huang

Mike Huang — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 02:50:05 +0000

I totally agree with both of you. I used to think it was some sort of allergy too, but I was totally wrong. My skin even starts peeling, but it just seems like the weather might be a bit too cold. I’ve actually been using lotion every light before I sleep and my hands are a lot smoother and healthy.
-Mike

By: Jollyjo

Jollyjo — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:18:51 +0000

Great tips and a great reminder. You experience the symptoms but sometimes it doesn’t sink in that’s winter and more care needs to be taken.

By: CatherineL

CatherineL — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:42:13 +0000

Thanks for the tips. My skin has been unbearably itchy lately and I was thinking it was an allergy or something.

Exfoliating is always something I do regularly in the summer but neglect in the winter, so I’ll definitely give that recipe a try.

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