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Winter has a chilling effect on your skin Feb. 26, 2007 Winter's elements strip your face of moisture and can cause problems such as dryness and cracking that can detract from your appearance, despite the great outfit you might be wearing. Let's face it, it's your face that people see first, so it helps to give it extra care when it's cold outside. "During winter, particularly with heating systems and wind chill, there's a lot less humidity," explains Glen Kertz, a Texas-based scientist whose own troubled skin led him to develop the Nova Skin Care System. "The skin's moisture is taken out and it dries up a lot faster, and there's a lot of sun and UV (ultraviolet) rays, so you want to try to protect yourself. "Ultraviolet radiation can bounce off snow and you can get burned," he says. "People who ski often know that very well." Fredric Brandt, who has a dermatology practice in Manhattan, says it's a misconception that you have to worry about sun damage only in the summertime. 'It happens all the time: winter and summer, sunshine and clouds. Even fluorescent light bulbs emit rays that break down collagen and elastin," he adds. He notes harsh weather strips the skin of its natural oils and moisture, so the face is left very susceptible to UV damage during the winter months. Source: NJ |