As winter is upon us, it’s time for hot cocoa beside fire and rosy cheeks. For most people, winter bring them more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks, that is uncomfortable dryness to the skin. The problem is worse for some people than just a general tight, dry feeling: As the gets skin so dry it results in flaking, cracking. I myself experience this problem every winter.

Here are some tips to help you get healthy skin during this cold weather:
• Seek help from dermatologist as they can analyze your skin type, troubleshoot your current skin care problems, and give you advice on the skin care products you should be using for your routine.
• Don’t worry about sticking to high end branded products, inexpensive ones work just as good. Its more important that its suitable for your skin and how your skin responds to the product- how you like its feel and not how much you paid for it.
• As weather conditions change, so should your skin care routine. Find moisturizer that’s oil-based, rather than water-based, because the oil will help create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion.
• Use oils to moisturize your body after bath. As not all oils are appropriate for the face, choose your oils with care. Better, look for “non- clogging” oils like mineral oil, primrose oil, avocado oil or almond oil.
• Sunscreen is not just to be used for summertime. Sunscreen is as essential in winter as in summers because winter sun – combined with snow/fog glare – can still damage your skin. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands (if they’re exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside.
• Did you know? skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has less oil glands that makes it difficult to keep hand moist during cold and dry weather leading to cracking and itchiness. Wear gloves when you go outside; if you wearing wool to keep your hands warm, it’s better to slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.
• During the winter, your feet need more care as well. Best to use lotions that contain petroleum jelly or glycerine. And use exfoliants to get rid off the dead skin periodically; that would help any moisturizers you use to sink in faster and deeper.
• For facial skin which is uncomfortably dry, don’t use harsh peels, masks, and alcohol-based toners or astringents, as they all can strip vital oil from your skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk or mild foaming cleanser, a toner with no alcohol, and masks that are deeply hydrating. And use them a little less often. Do not use clay based mask as they tends to draw moisture out of the skin.
• Soaking in a burning-hot bath feels great after roaming out in the cold. But the intense heat of a hot shower will actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, leading to a loss of moisture. It’s better to use just warm water and don’t stay in water for long time.

I hope that these were helpful to you, and don’t hesitate leaving your comments below.
If these tips don’t work, go see a dermatologist. You might need a prescription lotion to go for your dry skin, or you may be having a condition that is simply not dry skin and requires different treatment.