Now that our furnaces are back on and the summer clothes are going into storage, it is time to think about how our skin reacts to the changes. The most common problem I am seeing now is dry skin. The low humidity levels contribute to dry skin and can cause a flare in eczema. Dry skin is then itchy skin.
A little care will keep you out of trouble. You may have to switch cleansers more mild and hydrating one.. Avoid taking hot baths or showers because this will deplete your skin of natural oils that are protective. Good hydrating creams are important. This does not mean the most expensive cream. A lower priced product is often well tolerated.
A light superficial peel is a nice way to reveal a fresher look. This is accomplished by loosening the dead skin which has built up. The moisturizers then can penetrate better. Just because the sun is not as strong is not a good excuse to stop using sunscreen!
I have just completed an update course at Harvard on esthetic skin therapy and am available to help you with any of your esthetic skin care concerns.