8 Winter Skin Tips for Holiday Parties

Flaky, dry skin lacks the glow that holiday gowns require. Since dry skin can often worsen during the winter months, here are a few 'Winter Skin Tips' from Dr. Lucas Bingham in Mission Viejo, Ca.:

Bathing daily is OK, but pay attention to the following:

Dr. Lucas Bingham, MD, 

1. Limit showers and baths to under 10 minutes
2. Use warm water instead of hot water
3. Limit use of soaps only to necessary areas (face, underarms, groin)
4. When drying off, pat dry instead of rubbing the skin dry
5. Apply a moisturizing cream to the skin within 3 minutes of bathing
6. If shaving, use a good lubricating gel and replace your razor frequently
7. If the SKIN becomes itchy or inflamed, you may temporarily need a prescription corticosteroid cream 
8. Be cautious with scratching the SKIN; any open wound is a potential site for a SKIN infection.  

See a dermatologist if you suspect a  SKIN infection.