Winter causes dry and flaky skin. Dry skin causes itchiness and is more prone to eczema or boils and worsens other skin conditions like psoriasis etc. Here are a few tips to take care of your skin during winters:
Apply coconut oil, the gold standard of all moisturizers, now available as a cold pressed version with the added goodness of Vitamin E. It protects your skin in winters from wear and tear and maintains shine and immunity of the skin.
Go for short baths, and water should be lukewarm too hot water harms the skin.
Don't avoid baths but, avoid your regular soaps, use body washes with moisturizing factors instead.
Moisturizers should be applied immediately after bath for best results.
For very dry skin, you need heavy moisturizers or prescription-based lotions.
Wear gloves and socks if temp less than 10.C.
Patients with atopic or other eczemas need more care in winters than others.
Eat coconut, almonds, til (sesame seeds), olives, etc. as these provide nourishment from inside.