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Everyone knows about the need to protect your skin with sunscreen, but once you get home there are still a few things you can do to protect yourself from dry, itchy skin.
- Bathe in warm water, not hot. Even in summer, some of us still reach for hot, steamy water first thing in the morning. Hot water strips your skin of moisture. Bathe in warm water or for shorter periods of time to compensate. The American Academy of Dermatologists suggests limiting showers to no more than 10-15 min.
- Use a mild soap. Avoid antibacterial or deodorant soaps. Don't wash your face in the morning, washing at night is sufficient to cleanse impurities without over-drying.
- Apply a moisturizer while the skin is still wet. This applies to your hands as well as your face. Moisturizing while the skin is wet helps to trap moisture in. If your hands get particularly dry, keep some lotion by the sink and moisturize every time you wash.
- Don't forget your lips. Lips are sensitive skin and often exposed to the sun. Make sure your lip balm has an SPF of at least 15 and use it liberally.
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