The cool air drains the skin of moisture, and most indoor heating systems exacerbate the condition. The natural inclination is to take hot showers and drink hot coffees and teas. Although perfectly fine in small amounts, taking long hot showers and drinking too much caffeine, can wreak havoc on your skin. Resulting in overly dried skin and chapped lips.

The key to battling cold weather is to hydrate your skin, externally and internally. Use separate moisture for your face and body. For the body, moisturizers with Shea and Coco butter can do wonders. For the face, use a rich moisturizer with sunscreen for day and a separate moisturizer for night. However, remember to keep it simple yet effective.

In addition, drinking water and using a humidifier will greatly benefit your skin. Moreover, do not forget your lips. There are varieties of lip moisturizers available in the drug store, which include everything from sheer to tinted brands. Every cosmetic line includes lipsticks with moisturizers and are fairly affordable. Just remember: As the weather changes from warm to cool, your skin care regiment should adjust accordingly.


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