we e Cold-Weather Skin Care (NAPSA)—Taking extra care to protect your skin during the colder months could help you put your best face forward year-round. Experts say low humidity and frigid temperatures can cause serious damage to the skin’s pro- tective lipid barrier, leaving peo- ple vulnerable to painful cracking, flaking and breakouts, in addition to eczema, flare-ups, sensitive skin and other issues. Fortunately, simple things, such as using a humidifier to add moisture to indoor air, keeping skin covered when you head outdoors and using the right types of moisturizers and balms, can help. Here are a few extra skin care tips from Annet King, director of global education at The International Dermal Institute, which provides postgradu- ate education in skin care and body therapy. Watch What You Wear If you get dry skin, winter itch TY A humidifier, healing balms and heavy facial creams could help protect skin. face from the elements by using a heavier-weight cream such as or eczema, avoid wearing nylons, wool sweaters and synthetic cloth- their Super Rich Repair. It’s tion. Instead, opt for layers of soft, rose oils and peptides—each of ing that could cause addedirrita- breathable cottons or other natural fibers. Better Baths Try to avoid shower and bath products that have artificial fra- grances, as well as high-foam products, as many of these could dehydrate the skin. Alternatively, you might add a few pumpsofoil to your bath. King recommends Dermalogica’s Stress Relief Treat- ment Oil and Conditioning Body Wash for their soothing and mois- turizing effects. About Face King says you can protect your packed with shea butter, vitamin E, borage seed and evening prim- which helps repair and safeguard skin. Also, if it’s very cold, apply healing balms on exposed areas such as lips, the nose and cheekbones for extra protection and healing. Skin Care Menu Alcohol, caffeine and highsodium foods could worsen some skin care issues. You might help your skin—and waistline—by drinking plenty of water and adding healthy oils from fish, seeds and nuts to your diet. For more information, visit www.dermalogica.com.
