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Clearing up dry winter skin can be as easy as a quick trip to the local store
Elizabeth Pace
Issue date: 2/8/07 Section: Lifestyle
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Dry, flaky skin isn't just unattractive, it can also cause discomfort. Thankfully, there are ways to solve the unfortunate dilemma of winter skin.
Your daily skin care routine may not be doing enough to protect your skin against winter weather. The good ol' bar-and-soap method just doesn't cut it when it comes to skin looking its best this time of year.
Luckily, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to keep that summer glow all winter long.
According to women's magazine Marie Claire, skin is prone to losing moisture during cold weather. The drop in humidity during the winter months pulls moisture out of your skin. This means skin requires a little extra attention to keep from becoming irritated and cracked.
Dina Grilla, a senior theatre education major, said she experiences extremely dry skin throughout the winter months.
"My winter skin-care regimen changes from season to season. With my eczema worsening in the winter, I have to constantly moisturize to keep it under control," she said.
Eczema is a common dry-skin condition, which can cause itchy, red bumps. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 15 million Americans have symptoms of eczema. The best treatment for this condition is to keep skin moisturized at all times. More serious cases may need treatment by a doctor.
Putasha Lahkiky is an aesthetician and skin expert who works at 30 Newbury Spa. She has more than 18 years of experience working with skincare.
"The biggest step people forget when caring for the skin is exfoliation," she said. "Depending on the type of skin and age of the person, the need for exfoliation differs. It is an essential step to keep skin healthy and help moisturizers work better."
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, allowing the second new layer of skin to better absorb the moisture of creams.
30 Newbury Spa offers an array of facials and skincare that involve exfoliation. For those on a tight budget, exfoliating products in a drugstore might do the trick. For skin that is extremely dry, Marie Claire recommends using a heavier cream, like Noxzema Skin Fitness Intense Replenishment Cream, available at the local pharmacy for about $5.
Your daily skin care routine may not be doing enough to protect your skin against winter weather. The good ol' bar-and-soap method just doesn't cut it when it comes to skin looking its best this time of year.
Luckily, there are plenty of inexpensive ways to keep that summer glow all winter long.
According to women's magazine Marie Claire, skin is prone to losing moisture during cold weather. The drop in humidity during the winter months pulls moisture out of your skin. This means skin requires a little extra attention to keep from becoming irritated and cracked.
Dina Grilla, a senior theatre education major, said she experiences extremely dry skin throughout the winter months.
"My winter skin-care regimen changes from season to season. With my eczema worsening in the winter, I have to constantly moisturize to keep it under control," she said.
Eczema is a common dry-skin condition, which can cause itchy, red bumps. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 15 million Americans have symptoms of eczema. The best treatment for this condition is to keep skin moisturized at all times. More serious cases may need treatment by a doctor.
Putasha Lahkiky is an aesthetician and skin expert who works at 30 Newbury Spa. She has more than 18 years of experience working with skincare.
"The biggest step people forget when caring for the skin is exfoliation," she said. "Depending on the type of skin and age of the person, the need for exfoliation differs. It is an essential step to keep skin healthy and help moisturizers work better."
Exfoliation removes dead skin cells on the surface of the skin, allowing the second new layer of skin to better absorb the moisture of creams.
30 Newbury Spa offers an array of facials and skincare that involve exfoliation. For those on a tight budget, exfoliating products in a drugstore might do the trick. For skin that is extremely dry, Marie Claire recommends using a heavier cream, like Noxzema Skin Fitness Intense Replenishment Cream, available at the local pharmacy for about $5.
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