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"PinterestFacebookConfession: Winter&amp;#39;s chill is tempting us to book a one-way ticket to the Caribbean. The cold temperatures (and wind, frost and snow) are undoubtedly unpleasant, but it&amp;#39;s the way in which winter dehydrates our skin that really makes it frightening. &amp;quot;Dry skin occurs when the environment strips away your skin&amp;#39;s natural layer of fatty oils, leaving it unable to hold onto moisture,&amp;quot; explains New York City dermatologic surgeon Dendy Engelman, M.D. &amp;quot;And as the temperature drops, so do humidity levels, further predisposing you to dryness.&amp;quot; You might not be able to control the temperature outside, but did you know that your get-warm habits can send your skin into a tizzy? We&amp;#39;re talking heaters and long, hot showers, which, says the doctor, dehydrate your skin even more. Read on for the full list of seasonal skin aggravators&amp;#8212;and how to work around them.\n__THE CULPRIT:__Your Heater\n__WHY IT&amp;#39;S A PROBLEM:__As you trudge through frigid temperatures, there&amp;#39;s nothing more comforting than knowing that a warm, cozy room awaits. However, blasting the heat isn&amp;#39;t a skin-friendly or, for that matter, an eco-savvy move. &amp;quot;Heat zaps moisture from the air,&amp;quot; says Dr. Engelman, who also notes that areas of your face that are thinner and with fewer oil glands, like your undereye area, are even more vulnerable to dryness.\n__THE FIX:__If possible, don&amp;#39;t let the temperature reach higher than 78 degrees, and avoid sitting directly in front of the heater. Another smart move, says Dr. Engelman, is investing in a humidifier to replenish the water content in the air. Place the humidifier in the room you find yourself spending the most time in, like the living room or your bedroom. (You won&amp;#39;t need one in the bathroom or kitchen; these rooms tend to generate enough natural steam.)\n__THE CULPRIT:__Your Hot Showers\nWHY THEY&amp;#39;RE A PROBLEM: A long and steamy shower might help you forget about the mess outside. But if you&amp;#39;re not diligent about applying moisturizer immediately afterward, moisture can be sucked out of your already parched skin. &amp;quot;Once you start to dry off, hot water evaporates very quickly,&amp;quot; explains Dr. Engelman.\n__THE FIX:__Keep your favorite moisturizer nearby and ready to apply while your face and body are still damp. Act quickly, says Dr. Engelman. &amp;quot;Drenching your skin in a hydrator within 60 seconds of stepping out of the tub means that you won&amp;#39;t have to compromise the length or temperature of your shower.&amp;quot;\nTHE CULPRIT: Your Coffee\n__WHY THEY&amp;#39;RE A PROBLEM:__As amazing&amp;#8212;and, for many of us, necessary!&amp;#8212;as it is to start the day with a hot cup of coffee, caffeinated beverages can parch your skin from the inside out. &amp;quot;There&amp;#39;s a common misconception that dry skin lacks oil, but in fact it actually lacks water,&amp;quot; says Dr. Engelman. Caffeine, she adds, depletes the skin of its natural moisture, as does alcohol.\n__THE FIX:__Try warming up with a mug of hot water and a twist of lemon for a hydrating boost. Can&amp;#39;t kick the coffee entirely? Then treat yourself to just one eight-ounce cup daily or, for a similar kick, try decaffeinated black tea in a vanilla flavor. Be sure to supplement with lots of water throughout the day.\nNow that you&amp;#39;ve vowed to curb your get-warm habits, give a few of these Lipstick-approved moisture potions a go.\nPinterestFacebookAn Eye Cream\nPhilosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Eye ($70, macys.com)\nPinterestFacebookA Rich Cream\nBelif the True Cream&amp;#8212;Moisturizing Bomb ($38, sephora.com)\nPinterestFacebookA Face Oil\nJosie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil ($48, sephora.com)\nPinterestFacebookA Mist\nJane Iredale D2O Hydration Spray ($27, janeiredale.com)\nPinterestFacebookA Serum\nElizabeth Arden SuperStart Skin Renewal Booster ($65, nordstrom.com)\nMore from Glamour:\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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