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Dry, flaky skin is one of the facts of winter life for many people. The chill, dry air outside, and hot, dry air inside, can leave skin cracked and make us feel like were shedding as little pieces of dead skin come loose. You can take some simple steps to restore and maintain your skins moisture in the winter. A gentle exfoliator such as alpha hydroxy acid can help remove the accumulation of cells on the top layer skin, while at the same time hydrating the skin to maintain a healthy state. Alpha hydroxy acids can also be used on heels, where the dead layer of cells forming the dry cracked, skin need to be sloughed off. Following the exfoliation, a thick ointment such as petrolatum jelly can be utilized to moisturize the skin and prevent further loss of moisture.Humidifiers can help maintain healthy skin simply by adding moisture to the surrounding environment. These simple devices are not only beneficial to the skin but also to the breathing passages. There may have been winter nights when you have been awoken by the sound of your child’s croupy cough. One of the mainstays of treating this respiratory problem is to moisturize the breathing passages through cool mist from humidifiers. Humidifiers will also aid in treating eczema, especially since the itching and skin irritation may worsen during nighttime. Companies includingAvene,Glytone andiS Clinical make professional quality moisturizers, creams and otherskincare products that can help keep your skin healthy in the winter, and that is why we carry these products at our medical spa in Summit, New Jersey. With a few precautions and preventative measures it is possible to get through the winter months unblemished. Click to read more about skin care products and aesthetic procedures.

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