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The cold, dry air of Winter can play havoc with our skin, especially combined with heating, reduced sunlight and hot showers, leaving it dehydrated, dry and itchy. Scratching can cause it to become inflamed and may develop into eczema, which looks red, thickened and with a rash. We look at three keys to minimise dry skin.

Extra hand washing and showering along with cold, windy days and indoor heating can dehydrate our skin, leaving it feeling dry and sore over Winter. Here’s 9 ways you can keep your skin feeling its best ...