Dry skin care. (Focus).(Brief Article)

Fairfield County Business Journal, December, 2002

In the winter it feels good to wrap yourself up in heavy sweaters and turn up the heat in your house. But have you given any thought to what's happening to your skin as it gets colder? That dry itchy skin you get in the winter can be a direct result of trying to keep warm. However, winter skin can be prevented with a few simple changes to your skin care routine.

"The hot air inside your home or office can do more damage to your skin during the winter than the cold air outside," said dermatologist Dr. Stephen Webster, clinical professor of dermatology at the University ...