The sheer volume of chap sticks and moisturizers available for your lips these days can be overwhelming. Cut through the chaff of medicated options and avoid anything loaded with beeswax. Beeswax is great for candles but doesn’t benefit your lips. “Beeswax just clogs your pores and doesn’t hydrate your skin,” says NYC dermatologist Debra Jaliman. “Petrolatum is the only clinically-proven moisturizer for your lips—and it’s cheap. This is one area where I wouldn’t spend a lot of money.”
Upgrade your arsenal.
That thinner lotion that got you through the clement times might not be up to the challenge of fall, so reach for the heavy-duty stuff before the blustering winds can really chap your hide. Dr. Jaliman cautions against “playing catch-up once your skin dries out,” and recommends using a moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid, which removes toxins from cells to let the good stuff in and helps lock in the moisture your skin needs.
That thinner lotion that got you through the clement times might not be up to the challenge of fall, so reach for the heavy-duty stuff before the blustering winds can really chap your hide. Dr. Jaliman cautions against “playing catch-up once your skin dries out,” and recommends using a moisturizer containing hyaluronic acid, which removes toxins from cells to let the good stuff in and helps lock in the moisture your skin needs.
We said it: exfoliate!
Not only will the sloughing-off of dead skin make your body more touchable to those closest to you, but it’ll help you get the most out of those high-end products. “If you apply a moisturizer on top of dry, dead skin,” our expert says, “it will just sit there and not be absorbed by the skin that needs it most.” But don’t overdo it with harsh bacteria-fighting formulas. “People really wreck their skin with antibacterial body washes,” she says. “They come to me with all kinds of rashes and irritation. It’s overkill. Use a gentle, moisturizing formula with ceramides or glycerin instead.”
Not only will the sloughing-off of dead skin make your body more touchable to those closest to you, but it’ll help you get the most out of those high-end products. “If you apply a moisturizer on top of dry, dead skin,” our expert says, “it will just sit there and not be absorbed by the skin that needs it most.” But don’t overdo it with harsh bacteria-fighting formulas. “People really wreck their skin with antibacterial body washes,” she says. “They come to me with all kinds of rashes and irritation. It’s overkill. Use a gentle, moisturizing formula with ceramides or glycerin instead.”
Take warm (not hot) showers.
While it might be tempting to chase away the cold with a piping hot shower, think twice before dialing up the heat. “Hot water will suck the moisture right out of your skin,” says Jaliman.
While it might be tempting to chase away the cold with a piping hot shower, think twice before dialing up the heat. “Hot water will suck the moisture right out of your skin,” says Jaliman.
Use a pre-shave oil.
In order to avoid razor burn caused by dry winter skin, oil your beard up before you shave it off.
In order to avoid razor burn caused by dry winter skin, oil your beard up before you shave it off.
Lotion up those hands.
Your hands rarely get a break from the weather—they are constantly exposed to the sun, wind and cold. And while rough paws might be the sign of a hardworking man, they can ruin a first impression in the boardroom and bedroom.
Your hands rarely get a break from the weather—they are constantly exposed to the sun, wind and cold. And while rough paws might be the sign of a hardworking man, they can ruin a first impression in the boardroom and bedroom.
