fACtHs from the && Enjoy The Colder Months Without Dry (NAPSA)—The colder months are notorious for inflicting dry, irritated, flaky skin. Fortunately, a few tips from skin care experts can makeit easier to keep skin glowing and healthy, whatever the weather does. The combination of lower temperatures and reduced humidity associated with the colder months naturally draws moisture from the skin, making it feel flaky, scaly and even irritated anditchy. According to experts, the key to keeping itching and scratching at bay is protecting your skin with the right moisturizer. Here are a few moretips: Keep skin hydrated. Probably the most important thing you can do to prevent and treat dry, itchy skin is to moisturize every day. Look for creams formulated with glycerin—a key moisturizing agent—and oatmeal to soothe the itch. Eucerin Calming Cremecontains both ingredients and it’s a moisturizer that’s specifically madefor the daily maintenance of persistently dry, itch-prone skin. It is even safe for very sensitive skin and for use on children. If you have persistently dry, itchy skin during the colder months, choose a moisturizer that con- tains glycerin and oatmeal. of wool or heavy material that can be uncomfortable, especially for excessively dry skin. Tighter clothes are more abrasive and trap in perspiration, which softens the outer layer of skin, breaks down its protective barrier and worsensdry skin. Use a humidifier. Don’t assume that staying out of the cold will solve your winter skin Limit exposure to water. Believe it or not, water can be woes. Even staying indoors won't showers short, and use lukewarm 15 percent relative humidity, leaving your skin feeling dry andtight. After stepping out of the humidity to your surroundings very drying to the skin. Keep your water, rather than taking long soaks in a hot bath or shower. shower, pat your skin almost dry with a towel. Immediately after toweling off or even washing your hands, lock in moisture by applying lotion or cream while your skin is still damp. Wear soft, baggy clothing. Dress in breathable fabrics such as cotton and avoid clothing made keep your skin moisturized. A heated room has only about This can be avoided by adding with a humidifier or placing pans of water near radiators. Even though winter causes dry skin, taking precautions and fol- lowing the doctor’s orders can help to keep severely dry, itchy skin undercontrol. For more information, visit www.EucerinUS.com.
