During snowy months, marathon baths and showers seem like the perfect way to banish winter chills. But a steamy shower robs moisture from already-parched skin.
If your skin turns pink, the shower is too hot. Use lukewarm water -- and keep tub time under 10 minutes. If a tepid rinse in zero-degree weather makes you want to shed tears, dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD, says it's OK to turn up the temp slightly -- as long as you moisturize within one minute of getting out, while the skin is still moist.
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Cold weather can make even the softest skin dry and uncomfortable -- and existing skin issues worse. See: eczema, psoriasis and dandruff. A major culprit in these conditions? Inflammation.
To help keep it in check, head to your spice rack. Turmeric, a bright yellow spice used in Indian dishes, contains more than two dozen anti-inflammatory compounds; studies show it blocks the enzyme that promotes pain, swelling and inflammation. "Turmeric has a myriad of health benefits," says dermatologist Dendy Engelman, MD. "Because it is anti-inflammatory, it can ease acne, eczema, psoriasis and is also anti-aging," she adds. Soothe your skin from within by sipping on this calming tea:
-Bring four cups of water to a boil.
-Add one teaspoon of ground turmeric and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
-Strain the tea through a fine sieve into a cup, add honey and/or lemon to taste.
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