Dr. Kaplan is the dermatologist to the stars, who happens to have his own, pretty pricey, skincare line. While it might be a bit of a stretch to spend fifty dollars on his eye cream, you can use his tips for getting rid of the ash and keeping skin glowing and gorgeous in winter months.
1. Use a humidifier. Air inside your home becomes very dry in winter, especially if your windows are closed and the heat is on. A humidifier will replace moisture in the air. If you do not have a humidifier, using a few open pans throughout the house, especially near any radiators, will also work. Keep indoor air moisture levels at 40 to 50 percent. A good rule to remember is if your turn up the heat, turn on the humidifier.
2. Switch your moisturizer from lotions to thicker creams or ointments and use them often. Moisturizers protect your skin from the elements. Think of moisturizers as a daily barrier between your skin and the air. Ointments form a better protective layer on the skin, and seal in moisture. Avoid ointments in areas where you tend to break out. Even if you have oily skin, you still may need a moisturizer in the winter. Use mild soaps, and avoid deodorant, fragrances, antibacterial or abrasive soaps, as these are more drying for your skin.
3. Remember to use sun protection. Even though it is cold, your skin is still vulnerable to damage from the suns UV rays.
- Don’t forget your sunscreen. Use a thick layer of moisturizing broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on any part of your skin that is exposed to the elements. This will serve two purposes. It will protect your skin from chafing and drying, and protect against the winter sun, which can still cause sun damage and burns. Some of the most severe sunburns occur while skiing, since snow reflects sunlight and UV rays.
- Use Sunglasses. Snow reflects sunlight and causes glare. Sunglasses protect your eyes against sun damage, and prevent squinting, which worsens creases. Polarized lenses are best for full UVA/UVB protection.
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