Keeping Your Winter Glow Around the Clock

  BY SHAWN TOWNE It’s interesting how excited we get as the seasons change from warm to cool. So often, the winter evokes lovely thoughts of snow-covered trees, crackling fireplaces, and holiday cheer. Unfortunately, winter also means less humidity and turning on our heaters, which dehydrates our skin. And as the cold weather makes us crave our favorite warm winter drinks like hot cocoa and pumpkin spice lattes, we always seem to forget that the sugar and caffeine in these drinks dehydrate our bodies even further their toll on our skin. The result is dried, cracked hands, chapped lips, and itchy sensitive skin that looks dull and textural. And the more extended winter persists, the harder it becomes to achieve a fresh skin glow. So how can we enjoy our winter wonderland without becoming dull, dehydrated, and shriveled? Let’s look at a few “around the clock” solutions for winter skin: When You Sleep:  We often lose moisture while we sleep, especially if central ...