Winter is here guys! And so I
present you with this article containing simple tips about maintaining dewy and supple
skin. Dry skin is a very common skin problem and is often worse during the
winter when environmental humidity is low (also known as "winter
itch" since it leads to repeated rubbing and scratching). It can occur at
all ages and in people with or without other skin problems. Dry skin occurs
most commonly on the arms and legs, but can also affect the trunk of the body.
The skin feels rough and appears dull and flaky.
It is natural to
think that applying water alone to dry skin would help control the problem.
However, water alone (especially hot water) can actually worsen the problem of
dry skin by removing the normal, protective skin oils. Hot, soapy water
depletes the natural skin oils to the greatest degree.
You may be going
gloveless this warm winter, but your body still needs a little extra love.
Survive the slow slide into spring with these tips for fixing the winter itches,
from the inside out.
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Take
warm bubble bath and infuse it with essential oil.
A few drops of essential oil can keep your skin moisturized for a longer period
of time. Your dermis can absorb moisture better if it is damp. The best time to
infuse moisture is during and after bath. You can buy essential oils from the
beauty store. You might want to use lavender oil or rose oil. Lavender
