No. 62 November 2011 7. Sooth chapped lips. Lips don't have oil glands, so they can dry out especially easily and become cracked. Don't lick. The cycle of wetting and drying that occurs when you lick your lips quickly causes them to chap. Cover up on cold or windy days protect your lips behind scarf. 21 tips to get the best skin this winter (Part 2) 8. Wear sunscreens. Think you can't get a sunburn in winter? Wrong. Up to 80% of the sun's rays can penetrate light clouds, snow and fog. Skiers and other winter athletes are at special risk of sunburn because snow reflects sunlight. In fact, it bounces 80% of the sun's rays back to us, compared to less than 20% for sand and surf. Apply daily, and reapply at least every two hours if you're outside. 9. Focus on shaving. Shaving can leave your skin extra irritated, especially when it's already dry. Use a highly lubricating shaving cream.
exposed to cold than other parts of your body. Wear gloves when you go outside; if you need to wear wool to keep your hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause. Use generous amounts of hand creams when you wake up, before you go to bed, and any time your hands feel dry throughout the day. 10. Wear cotton and other natural fibers cloths. Wool, synthetics, or other fabrics can be scratchy and irritating. 11. Use soft towels. 12. Eat omega-3 foods. Essential fatty acids can help fortify the skin s natural oilretaining barriers. Foods rich in omega-3 include cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, sardines), flax, walnuts, and safflower oil. 13. Give your hands an extra care. The skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. That means it's harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. Washing your hands frequently helps eliminate cold and flu germs, but it also increases dryness. hands may be more 14. Give your feet an extra care During the winter, your feet need a more intensive treatment. Use exfoliants to get the dead skin off periodically; that helps any moisturizers you use to penetrate in faster and deeper. Use generous amounts of foot creams and reapply often. Painful, cracked heels are a common skin condition, especially in winter. They are
often caused by dry skin. In some cases, dry cracked feet can lead to infection or make walking painful. 15. Avoid wet gloves and socks. Wet socks and gloves can irritate your skin and cause itching, cracking, sores, or even a flareup of eczema. 16. Give your facial skin a special care During the winter, avoid using harsh peels and alcohol-based toners. These can strip vital oil from your facial skin. Instead, find a cleansing milk, a mild foaming cleanser or a toner with no alcohol. Use them a little less often. For itching or irritation, apply Aloe Vera Gels and Panakosin on the area. If these don t provide relief, talk to your doctor. 17. Fight Frostnip Frostnip is a mild form of frostbite. It tends to affect the earlobes, cheeks, nose, fingers, and toes. Signs of frostnip include pale skin, numbness, or tingling in the affected area. Avoid frostnip by dressing warmly - including hat, ear muffs, and gloves. The best treatment is to re-warm the affected areas Although frostnip is uncomfortable, it doesn't cause any damage to skin. 18. Be Alert for Frostbite Frostbite is more serious and can cause lasting damage. Deeper tissues freeze, causing skin to become hard, pale, and cold. It may ache but lack sensitivity to touch. As the area thaws, it becomes red and painful. Hands, feet, nose and ears are most vulnerable, but any body part can be affected. Treat frostbite by getting to a warm place, wrapping affected areas in sterile dressings (separate fingers and toes) and going to an emergency department immediately.
19. Fight Eczema Eczema is an umbrella term for different kinds of skin inflammation. It is marked by dry, reddened skin that itches or burns. When skin becomes dry and irritated in winter, eczema can flare. Stay one step ahead by moisturizing frequently. Sweating and overheating can also trigger the itch/scratch cycle, so dress in easy-to-peel-off layers. Ask your dermatologist about prescription treatments and combine the use of Panakosin. Dry air, lack of sunlight, and colder temperatures can make psoriasis worse. Follow tips for dry skin: short, lukewarm showers, lots of moisturizer and humidifiers throughout the house. Ask your dermatologist about prescription treatments and combine the use with skin support line products. 21. Treat your dandruff. Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. Dandruff tends to worsen at wintertime. Treatment is important for both, physiological and psychological reasons. The New design project update As promised in our October issue of Dr. Melumad Scientific Letters, we will keep you updated regarding the progress of the project. During November we have released two additional products: The Aloe Vera Roll On Antiperspirant for men and the Foot Rescue Herbal Foot Bath. The changes which were made in these two products are as following: 20. Fight Psoriasis Psoriasis is more than dry skin. It's caused when the immune system misfires and speeds up the growth cycle of skin cells.
The designs of these two products are new designs. We changed the name of the Foot Care line to Foot Rescue line. This name has a much stronger marketing appeal. The products will have on their labels a new icon the "Active Rescue System" icon. We deleted the parabens from the Herbal Foot Bath and now it is paraben free. Two innovative products in the Foot Rescue Line We are very proud and happy to announce about the development of two additional innovative products in the Foot Rescue line: Active Rough Skin Scrub Deodorizing Shoe Spray Active Rough Skin Scrub As to the Aloe Vera Roll On Antiperspirant for men The new label has the new design of the Aloe Vera line of products for men. It has on it the icon of the "Bio Stabilizing Technology". This is the exclusive technology used by us to derive the Aloe Vera Gel. The product does not contain parabens, nor any other preservatives. Thus it is not only paraben free, as a matter of fact it is 100% preservative free. The product is intended for the treatment of dry, callused rough skin. It exfoliates, invigorates and softens it. This is a natural herbal treatment specially formulated with natural exfoliants to gently scrub away rough, dry skin. The natural exfoliants are gentle harmless particles of Apricot Seeds powder and Silica. Active Rough Skin Scrub is ph balanced. It is enriched with cooling Mint and soothing
botanicals to condition and revive dry, hardened skin during the exfoliation. Among the natural active ingredients we can find botanical extracts such as Aloe Vera Gel, Chamomile, Salvia and Calendula pure extracts. Vitamin E and Vitamin B5 are also a part of the list of the active ingredients. Regular use of the product will exfoliate, moisturize and revitalize your legs and feet, keeping them looking smooth and feeling refreshed. Deodorizing Shoe Spray Foot unpleasant odors is a severe problem which affects also the self esteem and might cause a lot of embarrassment. Our Foot Rescue Foot Treatment Soap provides an excellent solution. However in most cases the treatment of this problem must involve also the shoes. This is the reason why our Research and Development Department developed this innovative Deodorizing Shoe Spray. This is a powerful breakthrough shoe spray which contains a specially selected combination of antibacterial agents to instantly eliminate offensive and embarrassing odors in shoes. It destroys fungus and bacteria in the shoes. Keeps feet fresh and odor free all day. Provides confidence. Perfect for daily use. Eco friendly formula. The use of the product is by spraying it inside all types of footwear immediately after removing them and allowing to dry. Repeat if necessary. Check for colorfastness. Both products are paraben free, Mineral Oil free and SLS free. These two products will be the exclusive hostess gifts for January.