The winter weather can be very harsh on your skin, but it doesn’t have to be. With just these 5 tips and some loyalty you should be glowing in no time. For starters, always remember to treat your face differently than your hands and feet. The hands and feet tend to crack and flake more than the skin on your face does. For those areas, use a petroleum jelly or a thicker Vaseline type cream. Avene carries a hand cream for these tricky areas that does wonders for your skin.

Seek a specialist. Talking to an aesthetician or a doctor is a great way to get professional advice on your skin and the advice that you may be looking for. Sometimes this small investment is worth it in the long run. A professional can recommend and diagnose any issues that you are facing with your skin in the winter time. Sometimes it can be more than just dry, cracked skin and it’s best to take care of it sooner than later.

Exfoliate and moisturize more. I’m sure you hear the word “moisturize” quite often in the winter time in regards to your skin. The one thing that most people tend to forget is that you need to exfoliate the dead, dry skin first, then moisturize so that you are moisturizing new fresh skin. This will give you that summer time glow that seems to be missing in the winter. Moisturizing with a light creamy based lotion will be the best, something heavy but not too greasy. Avene Clean-ac Moisturizer will leave your skin hydrated, soft and supple. A microdermabrasion is the best way to receive a deep exfoliation without any downtime so you can slaw away all of that dry, chapped, dull skin.

Hydrate more than ever. Drinking water has always been recommended but in the winter, drink more! The more water you have in your system, the more hydrated your skin will be. Everything that your body intakes is shown through your skin, so the more hydrated you are the more hydrated your skin will look and feel. Luke warm water is the best for you, so fill up that water bottle!

Cover up, it’s cold outside. Layers are the best way to protect your skin from the harsh winds and temperatures. Make sure that you are wearing gloves to protect your hands and a scarf to protect your face. The harsh winds can chap your skin and the cracking of the skin comes next, so be prepared and bundle up.

SPF. Never forget to protect your skin with sunscreen. Even though it’s winter, it doesn’t mean that the sun isn’t out and it can’t damage your skin. The winter sun is even more damaging because the rays reflect off of the snow making it more intense. Don’t count on your makeup either; find yourself a facial lotion sunscreen with a SPF of 30 or higher.

By following these suggestions, you can almost guarantee that your skin will never again suffer from extreme dryness through the winter months. If you have questions or would like to meet with a professional call the Dermacenter at 215-735-7990.