• Don't forget your lips! Winter is especially harsh on our lips. They can become dry, chapped, or even cracking if we don't take preventive measures. Try to avoid licking your lips as this will make things worse. Choose a lip balm with a sunscreen and remember to use it before you have problems. For more tips please see our information page on preventing and soothing chapped lips.

• Skip the long hot showers. If you are prone to dry skin or even eczema, long hot showers can actually dehydrate your skin and make the situation worse. It is better to take short showers with warm water in the winter months.

• Put your moisturizer on right after your shower when your skin is still damp. This will keep the moisture in your skin instead of allowing it to evaporate from the surface. Most of the literature out there will say to use an oil based moisturizer because our bodies are producing less oil in the winter months. If you have trouble with acne please consult with your dermatologist about which moisturizer is best suited for your skin type.

• Last but not least, don't forget the sunscreen! Just because it is winter doesn't mean that the sun does not have the power to cause skin damage. Your best bet is to use a moisturizer with SPF protection of 30 or higher.

I hope you all are having a wonderful winter.  Have fun watching the Winter Olympics and remember to protect your skin when you get outside in the cold weather.  If you have any winter skin care tips to share with us don't be shy!  We always love to hear from you.