Tips For Overcoming The Effects Of Cold Weather

Action Plan For Overcoming The Effects Of Cold Weather:

* If you wash your face, do so at least half an hour before
   you go outdoors. This gives your skin a change to dry
   thoroughly. If your face is slightly damp, the wind has
   an extra-drying effect.  

* Wear a richer moisturizer.

* Apply night cream to replenish moisture lost from the
   skin during the day.

* If your skin is flaking, avoid abrasive scrubs. Use a very
   gentle complexion exfoliator.

* Remember to take care for your hands and nails, too,
   as the skin here can also suffer in cold weather.

* Always apply waxy lip salves or balms to your lips which
   are especially vulnerable to dehyration.

* Add oils and moisturizing gels to your bath and apply
   body-lotions every day.

* Never come in from ice cold weather and immediately
   roast yourself in front of a hot fire, as you will dry your
   skin excessively;  the rapid contrast in temperature can
   also break capillaries, leading to red thread veins.

* If you are skiing or are outside in sunny, but cold weather,
   apply protective lotions on every part of exposed skin.