We Found Out How to Stop Dry, Itchy Winter Skin: 5 Tips from the Pros

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"Use a humidifier at night. The air during winter months tends to be drying because there is less moisture in the atmosphere along with the usage of household heaters. It is a good idea to sleep with a humidifier in your room at night as this may help those with extremely dry skin. You should also steam your face for 15 minutes twice a week to help open clogged pores and exfoliate dull, flaky skin. Also, give up ... more 

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"Use a humidifier at night. The air during winter months tends to be drying because there is less moisture in the atmosphere along with the usage of household heaters. It is a good idea to sleep with a humidifier in your room at night as this may help those with extremely dry skin. You should also steam your face for 15 minutes twice a week to help open clogged pores and exfoliate dull, flaky skin. Also, give up your oil-free moisturizer (fine for summer) and switch to a moisturizer that contains humectants, which bring water from the atmosphere into your skin, causing it to look plumper and firmer." Dr Dennis Gross Skincare ­Hydra-Pure Intense Moisture Cream, $125, sephora.com less