Why skin becomes rough and dry in winters?

In winters, our skin becomes rough and dry because of the following reasons-

1. In winters, the humidity level drops and the air outside is dry. Due to this, it evaporates water from our skin and our skin feel dry and tight.

2. We spend most of our time indoors. Dry indoor air dries not our skin but also make chapped lips, dry throat

3. We wear full clothes in winter. So, it is important to use the right body lotion after a shower to lock in moisture.

4. Frequent hand washing as well as the use of hand sanitizer takes out moisture from the skin and makes it dry

Rough and Dry skin is very common problem in winters faced by almost everybody. The main cause is when the air outside is cold and dry, the water in your skin evaporates more quickly; this makes your skin feel dry and tight, and makes it look flaky.

Dry skin also caused due to :

-Frequent washing of hands

-inadequate hydration

-Jobs that are rough on the hands such as mechanics, Labours etc.