How to Prevent Winter Skin Dryness
As we move from summer to fall and now winter, you may have noticed that your skin is becoming drier and flakier. The brutal winter winds, dry air from heaters, and low humidity can strip moisture from your skin. This causes your face, palms, legs, and other exposed parts to look much older and duller than they actually are. While you can't avoid winter's dry, chilly air, there are still ways to keep your skin looking healthy. Keep reading to learn all about them. Exfoliate before anything else Dry skin won't improve with moisturizing products like serums and lotions unless the surface layer has been gently exfoliated. Get yourself a moderate exfoliant containing glycolic or lactic acid to eliminate dead skin. Change to a mild cleanser twice or thrice weekly. If you have sensitive skin or your skin is extremely dry, you should avoid using an exfoliant and instead try using a wet washcloth. Serums and moisturizers can do their job much more effectively now that th...