Your Health

WINTERPROOF YOUR SKIN

Cold, blustery weather can leave your skin itchy and irritated. Protect and restore your If your balm doesn’t feel good or makes your lips tingle, try petroleum jelly. It’s a simple, effective solution and bargain-priced to boot. Opt for an ointment or cream rather than a lightweight lotion. Look for ingredients such as olive oil or shea butter, which have more staying power. Heated indoor air gets almost as dry as desert air. To compensate, plug in a moisturizer in your bedroom at night and limit your time around potentially drying fireplaces or space heaters. Layer soft cotton or silk garments under scratchy wool or other irritating materials. Wash clothes with gentle hypoallergenic laundry detergent. Always slip on a warm scarf and gloves before going outdoors and dishwashing gloves before getting hands wet.