And 'that time of year again - the temperatures are falling, the snow is falling, the children eagerly awaiting canceled school, and the annoying dry patch over his left eye is back. Welcome back, winter. For those of you who live in areas where you get the winter, you are familiar with all this, including skin problems that pop up! Most of the time it comes to dry skin on various parts of the spectrum dry skin - from annoying patches here and there for eczema controlled horribly that may also require hospitalization (on my rotation pediatric dermatology I took care of a child who is eczema was so bad last winter that he was hospitalized)!
Here are some of my favorite products and how to use them to fight the problems that come with winter skin.
1. Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash - This unscented body wash (and the brand Target, both of which I used) are ideal for sensitive skin or skin that tends to dry. It does not leave your skin feeling stripped of moisture, in fact I usually feel more hydrated after use! Also still it lathers well. Be sure to keep your showers short and keep the water sweet and not too hot to avoid drying the skin. This tip is always hard for me to follow because I find hot showers incredibly therapeutic, but to reduce the time spent in hot water what I do instead is start very hot shower to get that first effect "ahhh" for a few seconds (or minutes in days particularly difficult), then lower the temperature and wash!
2. Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser - Ask almost every dermatologist face wash what they recommend and that will give you this. Even for my acne-prone skin, I even drier in the winter, and this is my holy grail wash face when I start getting dry skin (* for those who have asked for my usual face wash is this, but You can obtain drying in the winter). This face wash is not stripping, but effectively removes makeup and dirt, and it feels wonderful. I used to use with my Clarisonic brush, but as my time for the AM / PM routine has gotten shorter, I stopped using the brush completely (as I liked) and I still think that washing is amazing alone. Use a gentle wash like this in the morning and evening with warm water, and dry with a clean towel after washing.
3. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream - Another classic, this cream does not clog pores can be used literally anywhere on the body and does not cause irritation or breakouts. After showering, I dry and immediately apply this to my body. I rarely use it on my face, because I do not need a lot of moisture there, but many people do and swear by it. For those who need more intense humidity, Vanicream is a great option, and also optionally available pump large (super convenient for use, and hygiene)!
4. Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream - Hands usually get worse in the winter - and in particular those of us wash their hands for as long as doctors, nurses, teachers - our hands are usually screaming for help! I love this hand cream - is highly concentrated, so a little 'goes a long way, but as rich as it is, it absorbs quickly and does not leave a greasy residue (so I can not write my pen does not slip long after putting on )! Try to reapply right after washing your hands and pat dry. This can also be used anywhere, but I like to bring the small tube around with me for use during the day. For those with dry fingers so get cracking (especially happens to my patients who already have the habit of nail biting and so they must use their hands all day at work) I recommend using gloves moisturizer at night! After washing your hands, apply the moisturizer, and then go to sleep wearing gloves - this will begin to heal those fingers and keep them from re-break!
5. humidifier - I'm not sure why I took so long to get a humidifier. But I did (N has actually), and I never looked back. I really just broke, and I'm realizing now what a big difference it made! We turn up our medium or high overnight and there down to a minimum during the day, in essence, running constantly. All our nasal congestion (particularly Liv, which is why I initially bought) and a dry throat / sore dropped dramatically (again, something that I am much more aware now that it's broken)! Contact lenses were more comfortable, and my skin was much less dry. I find myself having to reapply my moisturizers more often without it! I would seriously consider investing in one, your skin, sinuses, throat, and more will thank you!
* Update * - I replaced my only broken with this for this winter and we love it. It 'about $ 15 more than our original (the first linked above), but this has some great extras that were worth the price. For one, there is the possibility to disseminate essential oils - this is awesome - it's a bedtime mixture / calming, and I'm thinking of buying this that should be good for colds / decongestion (I have not used so I can not comment on it). It also works as a night light that is perfect for when N or I stumble out of bed to get Elli in the middle of the night for feedings! It has different colors, but you can choose a color and stick with it, or use none at all. And most importantly, it does the job of humidifying the air in our room well.
6. CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion, SPF 30 - This is my PM lotion for my face every day and I like (the evening I use their PM moisturizer). It does its job without breaking me out and I almost feel like I'm glowing! Even if the sun does not feel so warm in the winter months, the UV rays are definitely still harmful, so it is important to continue using a daily moisturizer with sunscreen. With current products I am using for my face (all listed here in this post) I actually found that the only trick that I need to use is concealer under eyes (whole lotion and moisturizers in the world still can not get to sleep) ! You will find the trick unless you use the happier your skin will, in general, in order to find a system that allows you to use less is definitely worth it! I should add that I was for a short time using a low-dose oral antibiotic for my acne (during late summer, when the stress of wedding planning, while on clinical rotations and take care of Liv become quite obvious in my horrible acne light)! Have since been out for a couple of months and I did not have any rockets into this routine (update - it's now been over a year and a half and my skin is still happy about this system)! Especially for those of us with dark spots left by acne before, it is even more important to use a lotion with SPF daily, as every bit 'of the sun may make these patches darker and take longer to fade!
7. Aquaphor - No winter skin care products list would be complete without Aquaphor. I literally a small tube of Aquaphor in every bag I own, and in the pocket of white coat (perhaps a bit 'too much?). I use it all-is the best moisturizer for the lips - but also for Liv and Elli areas diaper (we have a huge pool in the changing table), the dry areas, and even small scratches or irritated areas that need a little ' protection !
That's all! The products that help me get through the winter with the skin healthy and happy! I hope this could be useful for some of you! And, of course, although many of these recommendations are from my experience working in clinical dermatology, none of this takes the place of medical advice real - so make sure you make an appointment with your dermatologist if you have problems with skin winter !
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