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Skin must be protected from winter cold
The skin needs to be protected from harsh climate of the winter. When the weather outside is extremely cold and inside it is warm and dry, then the skin is likely to get chapped and the lips crack up say the dermatologists.
For chapping of the skin as well as cracking of the lips, one must use a moisturizer regularly says Dr, Anjali Dahiya. She is a dermatologist at the Iris Cantor Women’s Health Center at New York Perbysterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
The best time to use a moisturizer is after showering in order to trap the moisturizer on the surface of the skin. Those who have sensitive skin must avoid using a moisturizer, which has lanolin or fragrance.
Although frequent hand washing is good to prevent germs, it can cause chapping of the skin. One must use a mild soap to wash the hands and apply a moisturizer to avoid dryness of the skin.
While bathing one must avoid using hot water. Lukewarm and short baths must be preferred. One must make use of non-irritating as well as non-detergent based cleanser, which is easier on our skin. After that immediately apply petroleum jelly kind of moisturizer or mineral oil.
In order to deal with dry air of the heaters, add little bit of moisturizer into the surrounding air by using a humidifier. Clean it frequently to prevent fungus and molds.
When move outdoors, it is advisable to cover the face and make use of balm, that is petroleum based. One can use a sunscreen even in the winter, in case one happens to spend time in the snow .
Scaling, itching or tanning of the skin that is not treatable by a moisturizer must be referred to a dermatologist. He or she might prescribe medication for it.
One must use a moisturizer to protect the skin from the harsh winter.
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