The winter months can do a number on our skin. Here’s how to deal and get back your glow with a few tweaks to your routine.
), relaxed weekends hunkered down at home, and the magic of watching the first flakes of snow hit the ground. Unfortunately, my skin doesn't always revel in the magic of winter like I do—and joining those snowflakes are my flakes of dry skin. of 2,000 people found that 83 percent of Americans say their skin feels different in the winter than it does the rest of the year, and 60 percent would consider their skin"unhealthy" in the winter .
While, yes, I am in good company with people struggling with sandpapery skin when winter rolls around, it doesn't make it any more enjoyable. So, to get ahead of it, I asked board-certified dermatologists , to give us the lowdown on what causes dry skin in the winter—and how to stop it in its tracks.You'd think this would be a short list—isn't the sign of dry skin…dry skin? Yes—but that's not all.
"Other signs of dry skin, besides the obvious rough and flaky feel and appearance, are itching, tightness, and increased sensitivity. Dry skin is often more sensitive to irritation from both products and the environment, causing inflammation and redness," says Dr. Chacon. If you're experiencing light burning when applying your skincare products, that's another possible sign of skin dryness, adds Dr. Mauricio.A few things going on during the winter months can zap your glow.
Your daily habits play a part too, she explains—which means things don't necessarily improve when you get indoors."When it's cold, people take hot showers and baths, which can further dry and irritate the skin. Also, indoor heaters can drastically reduce humidity levels, leading to dry skin."Don't worry; you don't have to turn off the indoor heating to help prevent dry winter skin.
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