Winter can wreak havoc on your skin — making it dry, itchy, and irritated. And it can feel like there’s no escape: Cold, blustery conditions outside can leave your skin feeling raw, while indoor heat zaps moisture from the air and from your skin. So here are 4 ways to prevent this from happening:

Wash in Lukewarm Water

Hot showers and baths always feel good in the winter, but when you can, particularly when just washing your face choose lukewarm water to avoid stripping as many oils away from the skin.

Moisturize

Maintain healthy skin by moisturizing after washing up. Apply moisturizer frequently in your face and hands. If possible wear a waterproof gloves when washing dishes or cleaning around the house.

Eat well for skin health

Don’t underestimate the importance of healthy eating for hydration. Eat nutritionally healthy, skin-boosting foods packed full of vitamins, minerals and anti-ageing antioxidants. Aim to drink at least six to eight glasses of water throughout the day and keep alcohol and caffeine consumption to a minimum.

Exfoliate

We often forget to help the skin slough off dead cells in the winter, particularly on our hands. Yet moisture can’t get in if the dead cells are too plentiful. Aside from clearing away dry and dead skin, a regular exfoliation habit increases the skin's radiance, clarity, and youthfulness.