How to Soothe That Winter Itchy Skin

Winter means warm cozy nights by the fire, building a snowman with your kids and feeling like someone sabotaged your laundry detergent with itching powder. You can play the "scratch my back and I'll scratch yours" game or read on for a few tips to help ease your winter itchy skin.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• lotion
• eggnog

1. BOIL SOME WATER.
   Boiling a pot of water will add moister to the air that has been zapped by heating your home. Add cinnamon and a dab of vanilla to the water for a nice aroma therapy.

2. TAKE A BATH.
   Have some left over eggnog you don't want to waste. Pour a couple of cups into your bath water and soak for about 10 minutes. Bath oils or an oatmeal bath will also help itchy skin. Not a bath person, then switch bath washes to one with extra moisturizers.

3. TURN DOWN THE HEAT.
   If you're walking around your house like its summer chances are your heat should be turned down a notch or two. Turning it down will allow some moisture to stay in the air and save you money on your electric or gas bill.

4. FIND A GOOD LOTION.
   During the winter a good lotion is a must have for your hands and face. A good lotion doesn't mean pricey. The off brand for Aveeno is a great one to try. Look for small bottles in the travel section to find a brand you like.

[starlet67]

on 2/22/2009 Great tips for keeping skin soft and protected! 5*

[Knowpher]

on 2/3/2009 Some good tips. Itchy skin seems to happen even when taking care to prevent it. Thanks! 5*

[MrBB]

on 1/10/2009 I never knew how dry the air could get until I started getting static shock from everything I touched in the Winter. Good article.

[AdirondackTrina]

on 1/9/2009 I didn't have the courage to put egg nog in the tub, but the oat meal bath (I bought it in a package at Rite Aid) did the trick...thanks so much!!!

[Kiki0701]

on 1/9/2009 Very Helpful, Thanks!