Health Skin
Winter skincare tips
Some skin conditions can seem worse during the colder months. But there’s lots you can do to keep your skin healthy this season
If you have dry skin or a condition such as eczema or psoriasis, you may find it feels worse when the weather’s cold. Lower humidity levels in winter are partly to blame, because when the humidity is very low it can take moisture from your skin. Spending most of your time in centrally-heated indoor environments can reduce the moisture in your skin as well. Here are our top tips on how you can look after your skin this winter:
Use plenty of moisturiser Switching to a richer moisturiser to stop your skin’s natural moisture from evaporating during the winter months is always a good idea if you have a dry skin condition or even if your skin is just a little on the dry side. Moisturising is more important than
ever when the weather’s cold. Ask your Careway pharmacist to recommend a moisturiser for this time of year that would suit your skin type, then apply it straight after a bath or shower, or after washing your hands. If you have eczema, you may need to moisturise two or three times a day, or more.
Switch to a soap substitute Emollient soap substitutes are ideal alternatives to ordinary soap and bath products. You can use emollient cleansers to wash your hands and face, plus you can also get emollient products to use in the bath and shower. Your pharmacist can help if you need advice about which products would be best for you.
Combat air dryness You can’t do anything to change outdoor humidity levels in winter, but you can make the air in your home less dry by using a humidifier to add extra moisture. If you don’t have a humidifier, try putting bowls of water next to your radiators – the heat will make the water evaporate. If your central heating thermostat is high it can also make the indoor air dry. Turning it down a degree or two could make a difference.
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Avoid overheating Wrapping up warm when you’re indoors can make you too hot, which can irritate dry skin. Try wearing several lighter layers of clothing instead of one or two thick layers – then if you get too hot you can easily remove a layer. Choose natural fabrics such as cotton and silk, as wool and synthetic fabrics can trigger eczema symptoms.
Would you like more advice? Talk to your local Careway pharmacist. Find your nearest Careway pharmacy by visiting
www.careway.co.uk/find- a-pharmacist.
Eat healthily, drink in moderation
A healthy balanced diet with at least daily five portions of fruit and vegetables may help provide your skin with the nutrients it needs at this time of year. Alcohol, on the other hand, can
dehydrate your skin, so try not to exceed the current drinking guidelines of no more than 14 units of alcohol a week on a regular basis. If you’ve got social events to attend
this winter, try having a soft drink between each glass of alcohol. Also try to make sure you drink around eight glasses of water every day, as drinking plenty of water can help keep your skin hydrated.
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