Xerosis and Winter Skin

Wonders for your Winter Skin~

Dear Elizabeth,

Winter's weather can make already-dry skin, even dryer. Xerosis is dry skin caused by abnormal depletion of moisture or more simply, dehydration. Common causes of xerosis include environmental factors such as cold weather, frequent bathing, and dry heat, and medical conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Dry skin can present with a feeling of tightness, scaling, itching, roughness, redness, fine lines, and cracks, or even deep fissures and cuts that bleed.

Avoid xerosis this winter. Be proactive. Limit your weekly baths, and when bathing, opt for lukewarm water. Consider adding soothing oatmeal or baking soda to your bath. Avoid harsh, drying soaps. Use a humidifier when possible and most importantly, moisturize lavishly.

Moisturizers provide a seal over the skin, preventing water from escaping. Thick moisturizers work best such as NCCD Collection's Shea Body Butter with nourishing peptides, red marine algae and Japanese green tea. Try it today and nourish your dry skin.