Why do I still feel itchy despite frequent showers in winter?

The climate in winter is relatively dry. After taking a bath, I find that the skin all over my body is very itchy and dry and flaky. In fact, you are not alone. This happens to many people. Because the climate in winter is relatively dry and cold, this will cause the skin to lose moisture faster. Why can't we take a bath frequently in winter? Let’s find out next. Why can't we take a bath frequently in winter?

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum to protect the skin. This layer of sebum can protect the skin from external dirt and help the skin lock in moisture. Sebaceous glands are greatly affected by temperature. When the temperature is relatively high, the sebaceous glands will secrete too much oil. When the temperature is relatively low, the amount of sebum secretion will decrease.

In winter, when the temperature is relatively low, the amount of sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands will be very small, which will not achieve a good protective effect. At this time, this protective film is also very easy to be damaged, and bacteria will take the opportunity to invade. , easy to cause dermatitis. The most important thing is that it can no longer lock in moisture better, and the skin will become dry and flaky. This is why many people like to have flaky skin on their legs and body parts in winter. If you bathe frequently at this time in winter, all the remaining sebum will be washed away. This situation will become more serious, and the dry and itchy skin will be unbearable. How to prevent dry and itchy skin in winter?

1. An air humidifier is essential

The weather in winter is inherently cold and dry. If the air conditioner or heater is often turned on indoors, this situation will become more serious. The air will become drier, which is very bad for the skin. Therefore, whether you are in the office or at home, it is best to use an air humidifier to make the air humid.

2. Don’t bathe too frequently

Bathing too frequently in winter will cause dry, itchy and flaky skin, so once or twice a week is a more appropriate bathing frequency. And when taking a bath, the water temperature should not be overheated, preferably no more than 40 degrees Celsius, otherwise the sebum will be washed away even more. Don't scrub too hard when taking a shower, just apply some shower gel and rinse thoroughly. When choosing a shower gel, try to choose a mild one. Do not choose a soap that is too alkaline. Shower gel with a moisturizing effect is better.

3. Body lotion must be applied frequently

Body lotion is a lotion that is applied to the body, and it should be kept on hand in the cold winter. After each bath, while your body is still wet, apply body lotion all over your body to achieve a good moisture-locking effect. If you don’t take a shower at night, you can also apply body lotion on dry and flaky areas before going to bed, such as your legs. This can also effectively solve the problem of dry and flaky skin and achieve a good preventive effect.

Dry skin is inevitable in winter. Instead of waiting until the skin becomes dry and flaky and then trying to find a solution, it is better to take precautions from the beginning. I hope the above three preventive measures can be helpful to everyone, so that you can have moist skin in winter.