32 THE QUEENS COURIER •HEALTH • JANUARY 3, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com health s Caring for your skin during cooler months Temperatures are poised to Lay it on thick: Despite plunge this winter and severe the chilly air, the sun’s rays climate changes can negatively are just as strong during the impact skin. Plus, harsh irri- cooler months as they are in tants, dyes and artifi cial per- the warmer ones. Plus, women fumes can trigger sensitivities, who have sensitive skin are making it even more diffi cult to more prone to experiencing effectively care for skin. visible signs of irritation as Simple skincare consult- a result of the sun’s harmful ing dermatologist Dr. Jennifer effects. Segal warns, “Going Segal reveals common season- out without wearing sunscreen al sensitive skin triggers and can lead to redness, burning, shares her top tips for main- breakouts and other damage - taining healthy-looking, beau- no matter what season. Always tiful skin throughout the cooler be sure to incorporate a mois- months. turizer with UVA and UVB protection into your skincare Stay hydrated: Winter air routine each day.” often lacks moisture, which can cause skin to become dry Take a well-rounded and sensitive. “Remember to approach: Skin sensitivities can drink one or two liters of water be triggered by lifestyle factors per day,” says Segal. “Also, eat a gentle, moisturizing cleanser Adjust the heat: When tem- cannot only compromise skin’s such as diet and stress. “Our fruits and vegetables that are to nourish skin and avoid that peratures drop, the natural natural lipid barriers, resulting skin refl ects our overall health, packed with water, such as tight feeling you can get after reaction is to raise the thermo- in an increased loss of mois- both mind and body. In addi- apples, celery and cucumbers. washing your face,” suggests stat. However, dry indoor air ture, but also, in so doing, tion to maintaining a healthy These foods can help curb Segal. Moisturizer should be causes water to evaporate from increase the risk of skin irrita- diet, be sure to manage stress hunger and boost your water applied liberally and frequently. skin, leaving it dehydrated, tion. Instead, keep water at levels by taking time each day intake, to keep you healthy and In addition, gently exfoliating tight and fl aky. Segal recom- a lukewarm temperature and to decompress. Fitness activi- hydrated all day.” once a week will help make mends using a humidifi er to limit the amount of time spent ties can be a wonderful way to skin brighter and more recep- replace lost moisture in the in the bath or shower. Applying alleviate tension, keeping your Re-evaluate your skincare tive to moisturizer, resulting in air. This creates a more humid a rich, non-irritating moisturiz- mind, body and skin in great routine: Women change their a healthy glow. 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