Living in cold states often means dealing with dry skin from the severe cold. While the severity and symptoms may vary, dry winter skin is uncomfortable for everyone.

Mayo Clinic lists some common symptoms of dry skin due to cold temperatures to watch for, including:

The feeling of skin tightness, especially after swimming, bathing or showering

A shrunken or dehydrated look to the skin

Rough-feeling and -looking skin instead of smooth

Intense itching

Flaking ranging from slight to severe, as well as scaling or peeling skin

Cracks and/or fine lines in the skin

Redness of the skin

“Dry skin (xerosis) often has an environmental cause. Certain diseases also can significantly affect your skin,” according to Mayo Clinic.

Due to dropping temperatures and humidity levels, skin tends to

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