Facing extreme winter cold? These proven do's and don'ts, backed by dermatology experts and health authorities, will help you maintain peak wellness.
Even in freezing temperatures, your body loses moisture through sweat. Drink plenty to replace it and keep performing at your best.
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Dry winter air, low indoor humidity, and hot showers wreak havoc on your skin, warns the Dutch Association for Dermatology. Switch to short, cold showers to reduce dryness and boost circulation.
Expose your body to the cold gradually to build resilience, improve circulation, and avoid icy hands and feet. For hay fever sufferers, winter is ideal—no pollen from trees, grasses, or weeds in the air.
UV rays persist in winter, piercing clouds easily. Snow reflection can cause severe burns—always apply sunscreen.
Alcohol dilates blood vessels, accelerating heat loss. As expert Jelinek notes, that warm skin feeling masks a dropping core temperature, heightening hypothermia risk.
