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Help your skin feel healthy and hydrated
Cold weather can take a real toll on your
skin. Dry skin can lead to discomfort and,
if neglected, can aff ect your skin’s elasticity
and trigger outbreaks of irritated skin.
Help keep your skin feeling healthy and
hydrated this winter with these tips:
Drink water: Hydrating your body
from the inside out plays an important
role in keeping skin supple and soft .
When you’re dehydrated, the body pulls
water from any source it can, including
your skin. A good rule of thumb is at least
8 cups of water a day.
Hydrate with food: You can also boost
your internal water reserves by eating
foods rich in water, nutrients, vitamins
and benefi cial fats and oils. Fish, nuts and
avocados all contain plenty of essential
nutrients that help promote well-hydrated
skin. Foods like cucumber, zucchini, lettuce
and watermelon also naturally have a
high concentration of water.
Use body lotion: Your skin naturally
loses moisture throughout the day
through evaporation, but you can help
trap the hydration you add from bathing
by adding a layer of quality lotion.
An option like Remedy Dermatology
Series Moisturizing Body Lotion contains
a proprietary botanical blend of nutrients,
emollients and antioxidants, including
green tea, clove and saffl ower oleosomes.
Its smooth, rich formula absorbs
quickly, leaving skin feeling soft with no
greasy or oily residue. Formulated by skin
care experts, the lotion helps skin stay
moisturized for up to 24 hours and is free
of 80 of the most common allergens that
contribute to rashes and skin sensitivity.
Learn more at remedyderm.com.
Protect skin: Exposure to harsh weather
can quickly dry and chap your skin, so
any time you’ll be outdoors, especially for
extended periods of time, be sure to cover
up exposed areas. Keep an extra set of gloves
and a scarf in your vehicle so you’re prepared
for unexpected time outdoors, whether
from an accident or impromptu stop at a
local park for some fresh air and exercise.
Change out of wet clothes: Always
remove wet clothes as soon as possible.
Not only do cold, wet clothes aff ect your
body’s ability to regulate internal temperature,
they can create friction that
leads to uncomfortable and painful skin
irritation. If getting wet is unavoidable,
consider layering your clothing so you can
shed wet outer layers quickly before they
can soak through.
Use a humidifi er: Th e indoor climate
becomes considerably drier in the winter
months when the furnace runs regularly.
Using a humidifi er can help restore a level
of humidity that’s better for your skin.
Aim for humidity levels in the range of
35-50%; depending on your climate, you
may need to err on the lower side of the
scale to reduce condensation on windows.
Wear sunscreen: Winter sun rays are
just as strong as summer rays, even if you
don’t feel their heat quite as much. In fact,
snow burns that result from sun refl ecting
off the snow can be even more dangerous
than regular sunburns. Protect your skin
from burning and drying out by using
sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 any
time you venture outdoors.
Lotion Do’s and Don’ts
Do use lotion, even when your skin
doesn’t feel dry. Experts say you should
apply moisturizer onto damp skin to help
lock in any water sitting on the surface
before it evaporates.
Don’t use too much. Quality moisturizers
are highly concentrated and designed
to be eff ective without a thick layer. If you
use too much, it’s more likely to sit on the
surface of your skin, occlude the surface
and potentially trigger breakouts.
Do look for products that match your
skin type. While there are common allergens
that are present in many lotions, an
option like Remedy Dermatology Series
Moisturizing Body Lotion is free of parabens,
fragrances and aloe that can irritate
sensitive skin or allergies.
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