{"id":2862,"date":"2025-12-02T20:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/?p=2862"},"modified":"2025-12-02T20:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:57:12","slug":"6-simple-ways-to-prevent-dry-skin-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/beauty\/6-simple-ways-to-prevent-dry-skin-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Simple Ways to Prevent Dry Skin in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-style-logos-only is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-facebook  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BotanicChoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12 2C6.5 2 2 6.5 2 12c0 5 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class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-tiktok  wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@botanicchoice\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M16.708 0.027c1.745-0.027 3.48-0.011 5.213-0.027 0.105 2.041 0.839 4.12 2.333 5.563 1.491 1.479 3.6 2.156 5.652 2.385v5.369c-1.923-0.063-3.855-0.463-5.6-1.291-0.76-0.344-1.468-0.787-2.161-1.24-0.009 3.896 0.016 7.787-0.025 11.667-0.104 1.864-0.719 3.719-1.803 5.255-1.744 2.557-4.771 4.224-7.88 4.276-1.907 0.109-3.812-0.411-5.437-1.369-2.693-1.588-4.588-4.495-4.864-7.615-0.032-0.667-0.043-1.333-0.016-1.984 0.24-2.537 1.495-4.964 3.443-6.615 2.208-1.923 5.301-2.839 8.197-2.297 0.027 1.975-0.052 3.948-0.052 5.923-1.323-0.428-2.869-0.308-4.025 0.495-0.844 0.547-1.485 1.385-1.819 2.333-0.276 0.676-0.197 1.427-0.181 2.145 0.317 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Wherever you live, cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin. And while you might think taking a long, hot bath will do the trick, think again. Hot water enhances dry skin even more. Winter\u2019s the time to up your skin care and make some simple changes to keep your skin comfortable, supple and healthy all season long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header0\">In This Healthy Insight:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exfoliating-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man exfoliating dry skin\" class=\"wp-image-7446\" width=\"407\" height=\"271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exfoliating-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exfoliating-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exfoliating-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/exfoliating.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What Your Skin Does<\/li><li>How to Avoid Dry Skin in Winter<\/li><li>Exfoliate<\/li><li>Make it fast<\/li><li>Humidify<\/li><li>Use Omega 3<\/li><li>Apply Sunscreen Regularly<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header1\"><strong>What Your Skin Does<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your skin provides a protective, waterproof layer between your body and the environment. To function properly, your skin\u2019s cells are replaced constantly, essential for comfort and healing. Your skin also helps regulate body temperature, screens potentially harmful rays and helps synthesize Vitamin D for strong bones and teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header2\"><strong>How to Avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/dry-skin\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dry Skin (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Dry Skin<\/a> in Winter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:21px\">1. <strong>Lock in moisture<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Apply <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Beauty-Care\/Wrinkle-Creams\/CoQ-10-Plus-Wrinkle-Cream-with-Hyaluronic-Acid-Vitamins-A-C-E-2-oz.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">moisturizers<\/a> right after you shower, when your skin is still damp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header3\">2. <strong>Exfoliate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes against logic to slough off a layer of skin, but it\u2019s easier for moisturizers to penetrate skin when you\u2019ve removed the dead skin buildup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/strong>Try <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Aloe-Vera\/Aloe-Vera-Gel-4-oz.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">aloe vera gel <\/a><\/span>for skin. <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/strong>Switch to thicker creams and if your skin is really dry, look for products with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/aloe-vera\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">aloe vera<\/a> in them to quickly soothe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header4\">3. <strong>Make it fast<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"    src=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diffuser-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"diffuser for hydrating dry skin\" class=\"wp-image-7447\" width=\"374\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diffuser-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diffuser-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diffuser-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/diffuser.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 374px) 100vw, 374px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s tempting to indulge in a long hot shower or bath, it zaps natural oils right out of your skin. Take a cooler, 5-minute shower, just once a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header5\">4. <strong>Humidify<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Forced air heat can reduce humidity levels to less than 10 percent when 30 to 40 percent is best for keeping skin hydrated. There are all sorts of humidifier styles, sizes and prices available. Have one in your home and office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header6\">5. <strong>Use Omega 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vitamins to moisturize from within.<\/strong> A recent study that shows 99 percent of Americans are deficient in their consumption of <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/essential-fatty-acids\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">essential fatty acids<\/a><\/span>, especially <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicchoice.com\/Essential-Fatty-Acids\/Omega-3-6-9-1000-mg-120-softgels.axd\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Omega 3<\/a><\/span>. Among other health concerns, consuming too few essential fatty acids can also lead to dryness and wrinkles. Look for Omega 3 fatty acids from salmon, mackerel, lake trout, herring and sardines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Header7\" style=\"font-size:21px\">6. <strong>Apply sunscreen regularly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunscreen\u2019s even more important on bright, sunny days when there\u2019s a lot of reflection on the snow. And don\u2019t skip the sunscreen on dreary gray days either. Harmful sun rays are still getting through. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your skin glowing and healthy with these simple tips. Spring\u2019s right around the corner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 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