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The chilly winter months typically dry out the skin.\u00a0 As people stock up on moisturizers and balms, there are a few other tips and tricks that can keep skin silky smooth rather than scaly.<\/p>\nThe chilly winter months typically dry out the skin.\u00a0 As people stock up on moisturizers and balms, there are a few other tips and tricks that can keep skin silky smooth rather than scaly.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery winter like clockwork my skin freaks out,\u201d Melissa Freedman said. \u00a0\u201cI use a ton of lotion during the cold months, but I can\u2019t seem to get rid of dry skin around my elbows and the knuckles of my hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
To help with this problem, HeathandFitnessTimes.com put together a list of 5 uncomplicated skin solutions.<\/p>\n
Avoid hot showers<\/strong> Shave the right way<\/strong> Dress properly<\/strong> Use a humidifier<\/strong> The chilly winter months typically dry out the skin.\u00a0 As people stock up on moisturizers and balms, there are a few other tips and tricks that can keep skin silky smooth rather than scaly. \u201cEvery winter like clockwork my skin freaks out,\u201d Melissa Freedman said. \u00a0\u201cI use a ton of lotion during the cold months, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-skin-care"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t
\nExperts say a hot water, while soothing, breaks the skins natural oil barrier and contributes to dry skin.\u00a0 Doctors suggest quick, five minute warm showers.\u00a0 Once finished, pat dry don\u2019t rub to avoid irritating the skin.\u00a0 Use a moisturizer after each shower to lock in moisture.<\/p>\n
\nYes, there is a right way to shave.\u00a0 Go with the direction of the hair and use plenty of shaving gel.\u00a0 It\u2019s also important to change blades frequently, old blades can tug at the skin and cause problems.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/blog.edrugstore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/12\/skin.jpg\")
Find the right moisturizers<\/strong>
\nWhen you desire a particularly rick lotion, search for one having shea butter, stearic acid, ceramides, or perhaps glycerin, recommends Leslie Baumann, MD, director with the Cosmetic Medicine Research Institute. \u201cAlmost all tend to be rich moisturizers which can help you rejuvenate your skin barrier,\u201d Baumann states in her article Winter Skin, \u201cyet I especially like glycerin.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIt may seem like common sense to dress warm in winter and light in the summer, but not dressing correctly can affect the skin.\u00a0 Wearing layers in the winter months is a good way to avoid sweating, which can bother skin under the arms.<\/p>\n
\nThe dry air is a problem, so a humidifier in the bedroom isn\u2019t a bad idea.\u00a0 The extra moisture in the air will not only help the skin, but also helps clear sinuses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"