How to best manage dry skin in winters?

Alcohol is used as a cleanser in many products such as toners, cleansers and astringents among others. However, it is best to avoid these products as much as possible during winters due to the drying effect of alcohol. It can dry up all the natural oils on your skin and leave your skin dry and cracked. Instead, use mild soaps or non-alcohol based products for this purpose.

Whether it is winters or summers, you should never be without SPF, especially if you plan to go out in the sun for extended periods. It is also important if you go for running or jogging in the mornings to take adequate care due to the presence of colder air and certain UV rays. Thus apply a generous slather of a cream which has the dual purpose of moisturizing your skin as well as providing protection from the sun.

Onions have been used for a long time in many home remedies to make face packs and scrubs to help with multiple skin problems such as scarring to keep the skin supple. However, snacking on onions can actually help keep your skin hydrated from inside as well. You can prepare onion salads with your food as a side dish or make a mixed salad with cucumber and tomatoes as well for this purpose.

As everything becomes colder during the winters, the body reacts adversely to cold water even if you are drinking it in adequate amount; this results in the consumption of less water than usual, which makes you dehydrated and is thus bad for the skin. The best way to deal with this is by drinking lukewarm water. It is far easier to drink slightly warm water during the winters which will keep your water levels replenished, thus keeping your skin hydrated as well.