Winterize Your Skin

Physically. Cold air can dry out skin. Heated rooms and scratchy woollen clothes can worsen conditions such as dermatitis. To restore your skin’s natural moisture, try an invigorating exfoliating scrub once a month. A routine often neglected in cold-weather months, sloughing off dead skin cells makes way for plumper, moisture-packed cells underneath. While you’re in the shower, gently rub on a mild exfoliating product and rinse thoroughly. While you’re still damp, seal in the moisture with a good body lotion.

Mentally. Year-end festivities can take a toll, too, by raising levels of the hormone cortisol, which can increase oil production. That can lead to breakouts in people prone to acne. Stress can also slow down wound healing. To reduce stress, dermatologists recommends exercising to release feel-good endorphins, getting enough sleep, and even having a good laugh.