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CONQUER DRY SKIN THIS WINTER
The holidays are a time for warm cookies, togetherness, gift-giving, and the gift we wish wouldn’t keep on giving — dry skin. Every winter, our body’s largest organ turns into a flaky, itchy mess, leaving many of us reaching for the lotion multiple times each day. This winter, conquer your dry skin by understanding how it works and what you can do to combat it. (Hint: Your HVAC system can help!)
much you lotion up, there are a few other tricks you can try. Start by bundling up whenever you go outside. Wear gloves, a scarf, and a hat to protect your sensitive skin from the wind. Back home, shorten your showers or baths to just 10 minutes and use warm water. (Hot water strips your skin of the oils it uses to retain moisture.) And a diet that is rich in “good fats” will keep you and your skin hydrated as well.
Why is my skin dry?
How does my HVAC system help?
The science behind dry winter skin is simple. Because there is less moisture in the air, your skin loses hydration, leaving it cracked, itchy, flaky, and struggling to retain enough moisture to keep it well hydrated. Your skin may also suffer because of windy weather; the cool, dry wind saps your skin’s moisture, making it even more difficult for your skin to stay properly hydrated.
Skip the can-shaped cranberry sauce this year and bring a jar of homemade sauce to Thanksgiving instead. This easy recipe can be made ahead of the big event and keeps for 10 days in the fridge. Don’t let dry skin frustrate you this winter. Our team at Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley can help. Schedule your appointment today! ZESTY ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE Most homes’ HVAC systems can benefit from a humidifier that regulates the moisture content of the air, providing you with a home that is neither too dry nor too humid. But if your home feels dry — itchy skin, runny noses, and sore eyes are a few signs of this — your system may not be keeping up its end of the bargain. A technician can diagnose the issue or work with you to design a humidification system that will keep you (and your skin) comfortable all season long.
What can I do to relieve it?
Replenishing your skin’s moisture can be as easy as regularly applying lotion, but if you’re frustrated by skin that won’t stay hydrated no matter how
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Inspired by OnceUponAChef.com
INGREDIENTS
• 12 oz fresh cranberries • 2 tsp orange zest • Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed • 1/2 cup water • 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar
DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium saucepan, heat the orange juice, water, and sugar to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients, then bring the mixture back to boiling. 2. Reduce the heat to medium and boil gently for 10–12 minutes, until the cranberries burst. 3. Transfer the sauce to a bowl or jar, cover, and refrigerate until serving.
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