#38 Winter Skin Care | Dr. Shabari Arumugam
The winter air increases dryness, flaking, chaffing and redness on your skin. The cold air will be here before you know it. There is no better time to get started on your winter skin regiment. Here are some tips to consider: Invest in an oil-based moisturizer. These contain vitamins E & C and the oil creates a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. Many “night creams” are oil based. Be sure to avoid alcohol-based and water-based products, as they tend to dry our your skin. Use lukewarm water to bathe and avoid frequent long hot showers/baths . Hot water strips natural oils and causes skin to lose moisture. Wear gloves to decrease skin exposure and dryness . The skin on your hands has few oil glands. It’s harder to keep your hands moist, especially in the winter weather. Invest in a humidifier. They add extra moisture in the air and prevent your skin from drying out. Specifically use them at night, since skin dries...