Utah may not have as much snow as usual this year, but it’s not lacking in cold, dry air.
Extreme temperature changes during the winter months can wreak havoc on the skin, causing dryness, chapping, cracks, windburn and even sun damage, especially in winter sports enthusiasts.
“More than anything, it’s the lack of moisture,” said...
As the weather gets cooler, skin can start to feel dry. But help may be close at hand with a hydrating mask.
These can be effective, quick and less expensive than a spa facial.
Compared with regular face creams, “masks are often thicker, more emollient and even a bit greasy,” says Dr. Amy Wechsler, a dermatologist and dermatology...
Got dry skin, cracked lips and itchy feet?
Blame part of that on winter. Like a water-sucking vampire, the drop in humidity that marks this season in many areas can drain moisture from the skin.
But give blame, too, to the way we handle the change in weather.
Too often, experts say, we do the exact opposite of what we...
