How Do You 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. 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. 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. 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. FIND A GOOD LOTION. Dur