Until recently the only choice you had to treat dry skin was conventional moisturizers, but research into how healthy skin functions led to the development of a new skin care treatment: shielding lotions that mimic this protective layer and help your skin heal naturally.

10 Winter Skin Care Tips:

Avoid long soaks in hot, soapy water. Relaxing in a hot bath sounds wonderful when you're cold, but hot, soapy water can remove the protective oils from your skin

Use a mild bath product or one that is pH balanced. Look for natural ingredients

Pat your skin to dry it – don't rub

Apply a shielding lotion right after the bath or shower to help the skin's protective layer stay intact

Reapply every four to six hours to maintain the integrity of the layer all day

Look at the ingredients on any product you buy to treat severe itching. Stay away from those with chemicals that could make the condition worse

Moisturize from the inside out. What you eat affects the condition of your skin. Add walnuts, Canola Oil and ground flaxseeds to your diet
Eat foods rich in Vitamin E – green leafy vegetables and wheat germ flakes

Drink at least eight glasses of liquid – preferably good water. Stay away from sodas or drinks with caffeine, which dry the skin

Use a humidifier to increase the level of moisture in the air

Treat your skin right in the winter months and you'll have healthy glowing skin to put on show once summer arrives.