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No matter what your age, you want to feel good about yourself on the inside and out. Since your skin, hair and nails are among the first things people notice about you, keeping them healthy and attractive is an important part of your physical and emotional well-being. Dermatologists are experts in the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails. Developing a life-long relationship with a dermatologist will ensure that as your skin, hair and nails change, you'll receive the best possible care.
The following features are part of the American Academy of Dermatology's National Healthy Skin Program. Please share this information with your readers to educate them about the importance of good skin care habits that begin at birth and continue throughout life.
Thank you for your assistance.
Missy Lundberg
Senior Manager, Public Relations
American Academy of Dermatology
(847) 240-1734
mlundberg@aad.org
www.aad.org
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Most people go to great lengths to winterize their house and car, yet they neglect to give the body's largest organ the same TLC. Dropping temperatures, combined with low humidity and indoor heating, can strip the skin of moisture and cause dryness and cracking. However, making a few simple changes to your daily skin care routine in the winter months can help offset this problem.
"Many people find they must use separate skin care regimens in the summer and winter," says Leslie Baumann, MD, a dermatologist at the University of Miami in Florida. "When the relative humidity inside drops below 60 percent, your skin begins to lose moisture, causing you to feel the dryness and itching that irritates so many during the winter months. Changing your skin care regimen to address the change in humidity is an important factor for maintaining healthy winter skin."
The most important winter skin care tip that dermatologists give patients is to moisturize properly. When choosing a moisturizer, check product labels and look for lotions and creams containing any of the following ingredients:
• Petrolatum
• Mineral Oil
• Linoleic Acid
• Ceramides
• Dimethicone
• or Glycerin
For best results, apply moisturizers to the skin within three minutes of stepping out of the shower or bath. This helps trap the water in the upper layers of the skin and decrease dryness and itching. In addition to moisturizing during the winter months, Dr. Baumann recommends using soap-free cleansers.
Dr. Baumann also advises that certain cosmetic ingredients, such as antioxidants, can provide added benefits to your skin care routine in the winter. Extra time spent indoors may increase your exposure to cigarette and cigar smoke, which leads to free radical formation and can increase the skin's aging process. Antioxidants can counteract these free radicals and help to prevent aging skin, and even skin cancer.
Products containing retinoids are another great addition to your winter skin care routine. Retinoid products can be used to decrease acne and oiliness, reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, and help prevent the signs of aging. However, products containing retinoids may be drying and increase the chance of skin flaking and redness, so it's important to use them with heavy moisturizers. Retinoid products may also increase sun sensitivity, so you should wear a sunscreen containing an SPF of 15 or higher, regardless of the season, when using them.
If you have questions about which winter skin care products are right for you, consult your dermatologist who can work with you to devise a personal skin care regimen. For more information, contact the American Academy of Dermatology at (888) 462-DERM or www.aad.org.