Protecting your skin during the winter is essential. Cold, dry air—along with indoor heating—pulls moisture from your skin, often leading to dryness, itching, and cracking. Here are four daily tips to help keep your skin healthy all winter long.

Applying a thick, moisturizing cream is crucial for keeping your skin hydrated during winter. It is important that after showering, you pat your skin dry and apply a thick cream immediately to help lock in that moisture.