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Overcoming Winter Skin Woes

December 3, 2008 6:44 pm

If your once supple skin has recently turned on you, going from hydrated and soft to chalky, blotchy, and irritated, you’re not alone. Most likely a mild case of “atopic dermatitis,” medical jargon for eczema or hives, this kind of reaction tends to occur in larger numbers and with more severity when the air is very dry, according to Richard D. Granstein, professor and chairman of the Department of Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. “You tend to see a lot more of it in the winter months,” he says, explaining that depending on the specific case and stage of the irritation, it’s best to take short, cool showers (as hot water and too much soap can dissolve essential oils and make skin more dry) and apply a moisturizer immediately after you get out. For relief on your face and neck, try Clinique’s new Comfort On Call, a rich cream/balm that provides instant relief to dry, cracked skin and with continued use can help heal and strengthen the skin’s barrier function, making it less susceptible and reactive over time.