While summer months require you to protect your skin with layers of sunscreen, you’re not out of the woods when winter arrives. As the air turns from hot and humid to cold and dry, skin can quickly lose moisture.
“Dry skin is one of the most common skin issues that arise in winter,” Dr. Elizabeth Richwine, board-certified dermatologist at Marietta Dermatology & The Skin Cancer Center, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Running your heater to keep warm also plays a part in taking moisture out of your skin, potentially causing it to become dry, itchy and flaky. For older adults, additional factors can make skin more susceptible to drying out in winter.
