In many climates, the cold of winter also results in less humid air; this may be a welcome break from a sweaty summer season, but it also means your skin has to adjust. Other factors, however, may be impacting your skin that you haven?t thought about. Remember that your skin is an organ, always adjusting to both the external elements and your internal chemistry. Try these strategies for keeping your skin healthy all winter long.
Use Moisturizers
These days, there are a wide variety of skin oils, creams, and lotions that claim a moisturizing effect. Consider what has helped your skin feel healthy in the past, and then visit a department store where you can test out the feeling of a variety of moisturizers. Most people are looking for a balance between greasiness (the feeling of the moisturizer persisting on their skin) and healing power/protection. Thicker substances, like petroleum jelly, may keep moisture in and protect your skin from winter winds, but you may not like the heavy feeling of the gel on your skin. Determine a few good candidates and do some experiments; use each one as directed for a week to see how you like them. Small travel-sized packages can make this experimentation easier. Dress for Coverage

Winter weather can get to your skin no matter what, but why make life harder for your skin than you have to" Invest in a fluffy scarf, a head-encompassing hat, and some wind-proof gloves if you will spend any amount of time outside. The work involved in carry...