Winter dryness is indeed a significant and persistent problem, especially for your skin, hair, and overall well-being. As temperature drops, the air becomes drier (both outdoors and even indoors due to strong heating systems) and skin begins to lose moisture faster in winter, causing dryness, flakiness, and irritation. To combat winter dryness, it is important to hydrate, maintain indoor humidity levels, and protect your skin with gloves, and scarves, besides using moisturizers and lip balms.

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What Are Common Winter-Related Woes?

During winter times, many dermal problems crop up leading to dryness, flaking, and cracking. Without treatment, skin when excessively dry can become painful, leading to chafing, itching and even bleeding. Common causes include cold weather, sun exposure, or licking lips excessively. Likewise, dry split ends happen when hair loses moisture and the tips become brittle, causing strands to fray or break. Heat styling, over-washing, chemical treatments, and environmental damage are common culprits. Regular trims, deep conditioning, and reducing heat exposure can prevent and manage split ends, promoting healthier, shinier, and more resilient hair. Dry cheeks and elbows result from insufficient skin hydration, often caused by cold weather, harsh cleansers, or dehydration. Cracked heels are another problem that is difficult to manage.

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How To Beat Winter Dryness?

There are several skin care hacks to stay safe in winter. Though we love sitting in the sun, sunrays and snow glare can still damage and dry skin. Regular exfoliation, applying thick moisturizers, and protecting the skin with clothing help keep elbows soft. Drink plenty of water and herbal teas to maintain skin hydration from within, even during cold winter months. Apply a thick, oil-based moisturizer immediately after bathing to lock in the skin’s natural moisture. For cracked heels, petroleum jelly and glycerine work wonders. Regular hydration and avoiding irritants help restore softness and prevent further skin damage. Foray into this infographic to learn 5 blissful winter remedies to beat the dryness the season brings:

(This article is reviewed by Kalyani Krishna, Chief Content Editor)

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Dry skin management: practical approach in light of latest research on skin structure and function

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30998081/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17716284/