Hair and Skin Health Tips for the Winter

During the winter, you will notice that your hair and skin become drier. This problem is 
caused by the dry climate-controlled air in your home and workplace. In addition, the 
colder temperatures can affect your skin and hair. You may develop itchy skin on 
various areas of your body, including your knees, elbows and hands. The texture of 
your hair may also change slightly, making it unmanageable because it is frizzy. 
However, there are winter self-care tips for your skin and hair so that you can continue 
to have soft skin and luxurious hair. 

Drink a Lot of Liquids

You may think that you need fewer liquids in the winter, but this isn't true. The cold 
temperatures of winter can make you extremely thirsty, and if your mouth and lips seem 
dry, then you are already dehydrated. It is important to drink at least eight glasses of 
water each day to remain hydrated. You can also drink fruit juices or milk to remain 
hydrated, but you should avoid too many caffeinated beverages because caffeine 
increases urination. 

Use Moisturizing Products

When you shop for hair and skin care products, switch to hydrating products that 
contain more emollients. Buy a gentle moisturizing soap to use instead of a deodorant 
soap. After you shower or bathe, begin to slather on lotions right away. Add extra 
moisturizing creams on certain areas of your body such as the soles of your feet or your 
elbows. You may need to use a different type of lotion on your face, and the area 
around your eyes might require a lubricating serum. Don't forget to apply lip balm to 
your lips to avoid ugly chapped lips. Remember that you can also use a moisturizing 
shampoo and conditioner in the winter to prevent a dry scalp and hair strands. 

Use a Humidifier to Add Moisture to the Air

When you have a humidifier in your home, the device will create moisture in the air. 
With more moisture in the air, your hair and skin won't become dry. You will notice that 
your hair is more manageable because it isn't frizzy, and you are also likely to lose 
fewer hair strands each day. If you wake up each morning with dry skin patches on your 
knees and cracked skin on your hands, then using a humidifier is imperative. 

Consume a Nutritious Diet

You must consume a nutritious diet in the winter to have healthy hair and skin. Make 
sure to include at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Choose 
brightly colored produce in order to get enough antioxidants that will fight against the 
free radicals in your body’s cells. Some of the best foods to include in your meals are 
dark leafy greens, bell peppers and tomatoes along with blueberries and oranges. You 
can also improve the condition of your skin and hair with the omega-3 fatty acids that 
are in fish such as tuna or salmon. 

Begin Caring for Your Hair and Skin as the Temperatures Drop

Plan to begin caring for your skin and hair as the temperatures begin to drop so that you 
won’t need to cope with dry skin patches and frizzy hair.

