Defend Against Dry Skin this Winter According to the National
Health Interview Survey (NHIS), 81 million Americans are
impacted by dry, itchy skin in the winter with the worst
conditions occurring between the months of November and March.
This year, representatives from the O'Keeffe's Company are
offering simple tips to help people prevent their hands and feet
from developing these painful symptoms. 1. Hydrate to achieve
relief. Use a moisturizer made with a water base instead of oil.
Oil-based products form a barrier on the skin that makes it
difficult for the skin to draw in moisture. They also leave skin
feeling greasy which can make it difficult for people to use
their hands while performing daily activities. O'Keeffe's offers
two water-based products – O'Keeffe's Working Hands and
O'Keeffe's for Healthy Feet – that are specifically designed to
protect skin from further water loss and hydrate skin cells.
Water works in combination with glycerin to draw moisture into
the skin, which speeds up the moisturiz