Winter skin and hair become scouring pads
by Linda
(Boston, MA, USA)
Winter months in the Northeast can be brutal on skin - face, hands, all over. Especially as we get older our skin and hair needs more care during the cold winter months.
Most of us are on the go constantly and don't really have time for detailed daily routines for our skin and hair. We still need to shower during the winter, but the showers seem to double the dryness of skin and of hair.
Then there is the issue of using a hari dryer - Mom always said don't go out in the cold with wet hair. How do we find a balance for our skin and hair? Are creams and lotions enough? Should there be some special addition to our diet to help moisten our skin and hair?
How can we make sure we are keeping our hands moist when we need to constantly wash our hands when cooking, using the rest room, and going from the cold outdoors to the dry indoors during winter?
My hands get so dry, cracked and sore during the winter months. They become rough and it is unpleasant to shake someone's hand for fear of their thinking they are shaking hands with a scouring pad.
There must be some simple solutions for this yearly dilemma. This discussion forum would be a wonderful place to read about tried and true solutions that other women have used.
Thanks,
Linda
