Most of us experience chronic feeling of dry skin in the winter months, it brings a dry, irritated and itchy skin from time to time. In few people the dryness is so severe that the skin becomes cracked and inflamed and discomfort becomes severe. Here are 7 easy yet effective ways to relieve winter itch on skin.
Wash your face, hands, feet your skin once a day. It is needed to clean our trunk, arms and legs daily, it is not necessary to use soap or cleanser on these areas every day.
Moisturizers that are cream based are best for normal to dry skin. It is better for the People with sensitive skin should choose a moisturizer without perfume.
Take lukewarm showers or baths with a non-irritating, non-detergent based cleanser. After shower moisturize your skin and gently pat to dry the skin.
Humidifiers can be beneficial. Protect skin from the wind. Cover your face and use a petroleum-based balm or lotion for your lips.
Cold weather can cause skin disorders or frostbite in sensitive skin that causes redness, swelling or extreme itching on skin.
As summer sun, winters sun can be equally dangerous for the skin. It can cause premature aging and skin cancer. When step outdoors for prolonged periods, use a sunscreen.
For healthy skin with glow, 20 to 30 minutes of exercise everyday is good for skin and helps in blood flow to avoid frostbite or other skin disorders.