The outside air is cooler, and people across the country are turning their furnaces back on. That’s bad news for your skin, which thrives in humidity. But you aren’t doomed to cracked feet, scratchy elbows, or a flaky forehead during the colder months. With the proper care, your skin can look as hydrated as it did in the summer. The process starts with an inconvenient truth about your morning shower: Hot water dries the skin. And the longer you stay in the shower, the more at risk you are. For optimal skin health, your showers should be brief, and at the lowest temperature you can stand. After your short and sweet shower, apply lotion as soon as possible. Lotion works best when your skin is still hydrated, locking in moisture. Ideally, you should use your moisturizer immediately after drying off. You’ll see much better results than at any other time of day. Choosing the right moisturizer is also crucial. Thicker lotions work best on dry skin, so stay away from watery ones in pump or squeeze bottles. The best moisturizers will hold their form even if you turn the container upside down. Petroleum jelly fits this bill and is excellent at keeping your skin hydrated. Keep Your Skin Moisturized This Winter Baby, It’s Dry Outside
Refer a Friend, Get a Brighter Smile! That’s right! Every time you refer a friend to Dr. Maddahi, you get one FREE teeth cleaning! Whatever you do, avoid scratching dry skin. Scratching will only cause more irritation and possibly break the skin. Believe it or not, there’s also evidence that scratching an itch doesn’t work — so you’re making your life harder without any payoff. Apply moisturizer instead. If that doesn’t do the trick, an ice pack will help relieve even the itchiest spots. And never skip moisturizing before bed. You can even try “slugging,” a practice where you coat your face in petroleum jelly. It works! If it sounds too greasy, try rubbing the jelly into your hands first and then rubbing them on your face for a cleaner feel. And don’t forget to apply sunscreen after your lotion. Your skin is still exposed to harmful UV rays in the winter, putting you at risk of skin cancer, premature aging, and dry, inelastic skin. Throughout the day, use a humidifier when possible. You can also keep yourself moisturized from the inside by drinking plenty of water. Meanwhile, your best defense against dry skin on your hands is wearing gloves whenever you are outside. Applying lotion every time you wash your hands will also help.
Apple Cranberry Crisp Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
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3 cups peeled and chopped tart apples
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1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups cranberries
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter, cold
Vanilla ice cream (optional)
DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. 3. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it. 4. In a small bowl, mix flour and the remaining brown sugar.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this over the fruit. 5. Bake uncovered for 25–30
minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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