Cold, dry weather zaps moisture levels from the body, too.
Expert Solution: First, cut out all hot baths and showers, as they rob skin of moisture, says Dr. Ostad. Instead, opt for shorter, warm showers, and apply a body oil to damp skin immediately, followed by a rich cream. Adding moisture into the air at home is also helpful, but Dr. Ostad warns that just one humidifier turned on at night won’t do for large spaces: “You may need a few humidifiers in your house, running around the clock, to really make a difference,” he says. Louise agrees: She instructs all of her clients to use a humidifier in their bedroom.
Violet Says: Place a humidifier in each room of your house, and follow showers with a regimen of
Rodin’s Luxury Body Oil and the brand’s ultra-rich
Crema.