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Simple changes can soothe dry skin
Following the same skin care routine year-round may not work so well when the humidity drops. Without a change in your skin care, dry air can make fine lines and wrinkles more noticeable. Dry, itchy skin can flake, crack, and even bleed.
To help heal dry skin and prevent its return, dermatologists recommend the following.
Use 5- to 10-minute baths and showers to hydrate your dry skin. When the humidity drops or your skin feels dry, be sure to:
- Close the bathroom door.
- Use warm rather than hot water.
- Limit your time in the shower or bath to 5 or 10 minutes.
- Wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser.
- Apply enough cleanser to remove dirt and oil but avoid using so much that you see a thick lather.
- Blot your skin gently dry with a towel.
- Slather on the moisturizer immediately after drying your skin.
