(PRWEB) October 24, 2013
In preparation for winter, we adjust the fluids in our car engines, cover up the rose bushes, and lower the storm windows. But climate changes dont affect just autos, gardens and homes. According to CLn Skin Care medical experts, harsh frigid temperatures demand that we also protect our skin during this frosty season.
Winter time can deliver a double-whammy when it comes to our skin, says Dr. Diane S. Berson, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York City. We deal with cold air outside, and forced heat inside, both of which can rob your skin of natural moisturizers and be quite damaging. Appropriate skin care is the first line of defense against dry, parched skin, and flare-ups of intense dehydration and irritation.
During the winter months, skin often looks and feels dry, scaly and itchy. People with skin diseases like eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis find exposure to cold and extreme temperature changes trigger and exacerbate these inflammatory symptoms. The goal of winterizing your skin is to maintain good skin barrier function and help prevent penetration of harmful bacteria. If you are under a doctors care, Dr. Berson suggests continuing prescription treatments as recommended.
To limit our winter skin woes, here are some tips from Dr. Berson we can all follow:
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