Skin care

Solve Your Winter Skin Problems -- Stat!

Chapped lips and scaly dry skin are no match for these expert tips and hard-working products

by Kristen Oldham Giordani

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Q: What are the big no-nos when it comes to keeping winter skin hydrated? A: Heated air and hot baths or showers. These will definitely dry out skin, Kauvar says. Since heated air isn't something you can't usually avoid, sleep with a humidifier in your bedroom to add moisture back into the air. And though a hot bath feels great when you're cold, soaking in water draws moisture out of your skin, essentially dehydrating it. To protect dry skin, avoid long, steamy-hot baths and showers.

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bring it on winter

by LittleBunny Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 09:48AM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 01:27PM Report as inappropriate

The EOS lip balm is so cool

by EricaC123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 10:47AM Report as inappropriate

Keep yourself moisturized from your head to your toes!

by TBjunkie Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 03:36PM Report as inappropriate

It never gets to cold where I live so my routine doesn't have to change.

by beautybody Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 08:40PM Report as inappropriate

I will have to keep my baths more on the hot side in the winter.

by powerwoman033 Monday, March 12, 2012 at 09:29PM Report as inappropriate

aww, i love taking hot showers in the winter

by sportimonki13 Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 10:33PM Report as inappropriate

arg.

by yckitsmary Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 09:55PM Report as inappropriate

I'm sorry but there's no way I'm avoiding my hot winter baths. Honestly I would die without them. Plus I feel 100 times better after taking a bath and putting on lotion. That's my winter routine and I'm sticking to it.

by Bon_Bon Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 05:48PM Report as inappropriate

I'm surprised L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream isn't mentioned here. It is rich in vitamin E and shea butter is incredibly moisturizing.

by ansil_00 Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 09:05AM Report as inappropriate