01/23/2026
Extreme cold is moving in, and your skin is about to file a formal complaint. 🥶❄️
Cold air + wind + indoor heat = dry, tight, itchy, cracked skin (and lips that feel like sandpaper). Here’s the quick derm-friendly game plan:
🧴 Moisturize like it’s your job: use a thick cream/ointment (not lotion) within 2–3 minutes after bathing
🚿 Short, lukewarm showers: hot water feels amazing… and then steals your skin barrier’s lunch money
🧼 Gentle cleanser only: skip harsh/foaming soaps on arms/legs unless you truly need them
💋 Lip protection: plain petrolatum-based balm, reapply often (avoid minty/cinnamon “tingly” ones if you get irritated)
🧤 Protect exposed skin: gloves + scarf/face covering if you’re outside—windburn is real
💨 Humidifier bonus: especially overnight if you’re waking up dry/itchy
If you’re getting painful cracks, bleeding, or worsening eczema, don’t just suffer through it—there are easy fixes.
Stay warm, stay moisturized. Your skin will thank you. 😄🧴✨