There are plenty of things to love about winter (scarves, Christmas cookies, zero threat of having to wear a swimsuit in public), but what it does to our skin is not one of them.
"Colder temperatures and therefore drier air in the winter cause more water evaporation from skin, which is the driving force causing dry skin," says Dr. Neal Schultz, New York City dermatologist. Between a flaky face, cracked hands, dry elbows and a scaly scalp, it can feel like no square-inch of skin is spared this time of year.
We know: ick. Luckily, there are things we can do to keep skin looking and feeling nourished and hydrated all season long. Here, your pocket-sized guide to dealing with parched winter skin, from head to heels.
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