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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Medicine

Is it true that ... central heating is bad for your skin?

Dry indoor or cold outdoor air increases skin water loss, causing inflammation, redness, and itching; humidifiers, cooler heating, gentle cleansers, and occlusive moisturizers help.
fromMail Online
7 months ago
Medicine

Have YOU got 'autumn face'? How to avoid cold-weather flare ups...

Colder, drier autumn air, central heating, hot showers, and harsh skincare damage the skin barrier, causing dryness, irritation, and inflammation.
fromApartment Therapy
4 months ago

This Mini, Portable Humidifier Is How My Skin Survives Winter (It's Only $12!)

My skin and winter have never gotten along. The minute the air becomes cold outside and the heat clicks on indoors, my skin turns tight, flaky, and angry. No matter how much moisturizer I slather on, my face eventually grows dry all over again, and my hands never seem to stop cracking. No amount of fancy serum, overnight cream, or Vaseline could ever keep up.
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fromApartment Therapy
6 months ago

I've Tested Dozens of Hand Soaps - These 7 Leave My Skin Feeling So Soft All Winter

As the weather gets colder, my skin (and my kids' skin!) gets drier. I carry moisturizers and hand lotion everywhere, but at home I also depend on non-drying hand soaps to keep everyone's hands soft all winter. This has resulted in us trying a lot of hand soaps over the years. Listed below are the ones that earned a permanent spot in our house - they smell great (or are unscented), feel good to use, and never leave our hands feeling tight or irritated.
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Wellness
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Sali Hughes on beauty: body moisturisers without the gloop factor

Hydrating body moisturisers can be non-greasy, effective for dry or eczema-prone skin, and high-performing brands exist at various price points.
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