Today, the thermometer dropped DRASTICALLY here in NYC. With the windchill, we're facing temperatures of around 15F (BRRRRRRR!!!!), and as you may know, New Yorkers spend a LOT of time outside. Unlike the rest of the country, who climbs into their cars and drive to work with heat, we layer up tights under our pants, 2 pairs of socks, mittens, scarves, hats, and an ankle-length down parka to top it all off!
Facing the cold wind outside in the winter everyday leaves most of us with DRY SKIN. I have to double up on the moisturizer and lip balm because my cheeks and nose get wind burned, as well as my lips.
But check out these important tips from thedermblog.com:
1. Never use shampoo to wash your body.
(I admit, I'm guilty of this one from time to time, when the body wash runs out! But shampoo is designed to remove oil from your hair, therefore it will remove moisture from your skin, leaving it dry and flaky! GROSS!)
2. Let your shampoo rinse out of your hair while leaning forward, trying to prevent the shampoo from running down your whole body.
(Don't let it touch your body? Ahhh! It's evil!)
3. Never use a soap that makes “bubbles” in the shower or bath, it will strip all the oils off your skin.
4. Use a non-soap cleanser such as Dove.
5. Apply a body moisturizer immediately after showering, while your skin is still damp. This will lock in the moisture that has soaked into your skin, and keep your skin hydrated and protected all day.
Follow these tips and you'll have baby-smooth skin all winter long! Or, just move to the Caribbean and have glowing soft skin all year long...
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