Dry skin in winter remedies

It's no secret that harsh winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin, caused by bitter cold temperatures and dry air that deplete its natural moisture.

But the right routine and a few key changes to your go-to habits and products can help keep both face and body skin soft, hydrated, and supple, rather than cracked, parched, and chapped.

Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab scientists and top skincare experts share their best science-backed advice for getting rid of, treating, and taking care of dry skin in the winter to help it feel smooth, relieved, and nourished 24/7 from head to toe through the season and beyond.

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Dry, itchy winter skin relief

Don't take super-hot (or long) showers

Nothing sounds better than a steaming hot shower or bath on a cold day, but hot water is actually the enemy of dry winter skin. "Too much hot water causes increased evaporation of your skin's natural hydration," explains Anne Chapas, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City.

And keep it short, adds GH Beauty Lab Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D.: All you need

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