Skin Care Tip of the Day - Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 (Dry Air/Dry Skin)

[Kathy]

I never thought about this. Maybe I'll have to get me a humidifier!

Dry air equals dry skin! ...

If you have dry skin, you may want to use a humidifier in your home to add moisture indoors. Setting the humidity level between 40 and 50 percent can help alleviate some of the symptoms. During the winter months, the hot dry air produced by the furnace causes your skin to feel especially dry. Particularly if you have sensitive skin, the itching, irritation and flaking will tend to be at its worse. Regular applications of a good quality moisturizer will help your skin to retain hydration and minimize the drying effects of the colder weather outside and the heat inside. Products with a thicker consistency (oil or cream base) will be more effective.

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[magosienne]

thanks ! those tips are great and so true ! i'd say every skintype needs more moisture in winter, especially dry skins. my sensitive skin doesn't like much cold and windy weather so i take extra care of it (or i get some eczema...yuck).

the humidifier is also a tip my doctor gave me as every winter i get sick with a few rhinopharyngitis, it helps.

 

[Retro-Violet]

i had to get one last year cause even though i turn my heat on low (its usually around 50-55 on the thermastat) my skin was so dry and driving me insane.

best $40 ive spent (mine's a hello kitty one i got at target).