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Winter brings with it not only cosy log fires, hot soup and cuddly blankets, but also dry skin. If your skin is dry, it means that it lacks water or oil. This gets worse as one gets older. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to look after your skin this winter.
Take action:
Avoid long baths that dehydrate the skin – stick to brief baths and showers and pat your skin dry afterwards; avoid foam baths and perfumed soaps; when shaving, use a lubricating gel or shaving cream, change blades frequently and shave in the direction that hair grows; apply moisturiser as soon as you have had a bath; moisturise your face at least twice a day and your hands throughout the day; rather wear cotton or silk clothing – wool or acrylic fabrics will aggravate itching; and speak to your doctor if the problem persists.
Take action:
Avoid long baths that dehydrate the skin – stick to brief baths and showers and pat your skin dry afterwards; avoid foam baths and perfumed soaps; when shaving, use a lubricating gel or shaving cream, change blades frequently and shave in the direction that hair grows; apply moisturiser as soon as you have had a bath; moisturise your face at least twice a day and your hands throughout the day; rather wear cotton or silk clothing – wool or acrylic fabrics will aggravate itching; and speak to your doctor if the problem persists.
