The tricks were shared on TikTok this month by Los Angeles-based content creator Ashley Paige, who often posts videos about beauty, fashion and lifestyle on her social media channels.
How to Care for Your Dry Skin, According to a Dermatologist
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I m barely going outside right now, but my skin is still feeling the effects of the cold, harsh winter. As someone with dry, sensitive skin, the low temperatures and the lack of humidity can make my body feel super itchy and flaky, which are major signs that I need to moisturize ASAP, says Orit Markowitz M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at Mount Sinai in New York City. She says these are symptoms of severely dry skin, and no one should wait until it gets to this point. If you start to see a white film, or your skin gets red when you scratch it and it doesn t go away, or your skin just isn t as supple or smooth, you need to manage it so it doesn t get worse, she explains. Just like your face and your hands, your body needs lots of moisture, too.