The 10 things a skin specialist recommends for winter skin

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Skin feeling tight, irritated, perhaps flaking and just generally looking dull?
Say hello to winter skin! It happens every year and yet we never quite prepare ourselves for the head-to-toe havoc it causes.
The bad news is that strange things will happen to most our skin in the colder months, but the really good news is that it's the perfect time to re-boot your skin routine, give it the attention it deserves and get back to healthy, hydrated and smooth skin, not just on your face but all over.
Here are my Top 10 tips for comfortable, soft, well-hydrated skin all winter long.
Say hello to winter skin! It happens every year and yet we never quite prepare ourselves for the head-to-toe havoc it causes.
The bad news is that strange things will happen to most our skin in the colder months, but the really good news is that it's the perfect time to re-boot your skin routine, give it the attention it deserves and get back to healthy, hydrated and smooth skin, not just on your face but all over.
Here are my Top 10 tips for comfortable, soft, well-hydrated skin all winter long.
- Fight Excema + Dermatitis flare-ups early and aggressively. All the latest evidence shows that early intervention is key. When you have a flare-up and a suitable emollient is not improving it, it is time to apply anti-inflammatory creams (usually steroid-based) as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Treating early will prevent the skin from breaking, which can lead to infection and a lengthy recovery. You can prevent flares by using the richest possible emollient as often as possible to improve your skin's barrier.
AND remember that Hydration starts from the inside. Keep your water consumption up throughout winter and drink lots of H20. Because you don't feel hot in winter, you may not feel as thirsty but actually, all the heating etc. is very dehydrating. If your skin is suddenly looking dull, it's time for a big drink!
You may have noticed that great winter skin really revolves around the same theme, which is your skin's moisture level, preventing moisture loss & pumping more in. I will drink to that!
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