Tip of the day: Dry, itchy skin? Try shorter showers

Cold, dry air, friction from heavy clothing, and indoor heating can turn your skin dry, itchy, and prone to cracks. To prevent your skin from drying out, skip long, hot showers and baths. Hot water washes away the skin's natural oils, so limit bathing to 10 minutes, use warm rather than hot water, and keep the bathroom door closed to lock in humidity. Skip antibacterial, deodorant, and perfumed soaps, which tend to be drying, in favor of a mild, moisturizing, scent-free cleanser.

Read more tips on how to winterize your skin, and tell us how you keep your skin from drying out during the cold-weather months.