Black CAN Crack! Avoid Dry Winter Skin With These 5 Steps

Does that healthy summer glow seem to be fading? Although the cool, crisp air may feel refreshing, it’s actually dry. Dry air can rob your skin of its natural oil and moisture, giving you an unwanted ashy, flaky look. RELATED: Home Remedies For Your Dry Skin Well, what can you do to avoid looking like a real-life snowman? Follow these five tips from dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry! 1. Decrease Your Time In The Shower A long, hot shower seems like the perfect remedy for relaxation on a cold winter day. However, showering with hot water for long periods of time can have a drying effect on your skin. The hot water combined with soap can wash away the natural oils in your skin. Decreasing your shower time to ten minutes or less and showering with lukewarm water can help prevent your skin from drying out. Applying natural moisturizers to your skin like jojoba oil or shea butter after you pat yourself dry from the shower will help to seal in moisture. Adding essential oils like rose, geranium, or chamomile to your moisturizer can amp up the moisturizing power. Don’t forget to include your lips in your winter skincare routine; use...