How to treat cold weather exposure
@WendySpickerman (983)
United States
December 15, 2017 9:45am CST
Let's face it, I'm out in the weather a lot, taking photos and videos of spending storms, accidents and more. So, it's important for me to stay healthy and protect my skin.
With cold weather dressing warm is important. Dressing in layers is highly recommended and covering any exposed skin.
We can't always get it right. And my face is often exposed the most. When your skin gets cold, the longer you're out in it the more chance of damage.
One of the most important first aid tips is to warm the exposed area. The first thing I do is warm air. You can use a heater or blow dryer to warm your skin.
Next, warm water. This should be more warm than hot. Remember to be gentle your skin is already injured from cold temperatures even windburn.
After warming your face with air and water, you don't want to dry off completely. Use a moist cloth and press it to your skin.
I have a hard time with a lot of moisturizing products. Because of this sensitivity, I use olive oil to replenish dry, peeling skin and aloe for windburn.
Remember to drink warm fluids as well and sip not drink it right down. Drinking large amounts will cause it to go right through you. Where as sipping hydrates and warms the body.
Here's another photo folks. Enjoy the winter season and stay safe.
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@rina110383 (24495)
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15 Dec 17
I'll try the olive oil. I'm beginning to have a dry skin because of the weather.
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@WendySpickerman (983)
• United States
15 Dec 17
They say moisturize often in the winter. When I shower, before drying off I moisturize right in the shower and just pat dry. Recently, I did get exposed to temps below 20 F so, I put the olive oil on twice a day and it's already helping. But for the most part, I like to put it on my face before bed and let it have a nice long soak while I sleep.
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@FourWalls (62132)
• United States
15 Dec 17
I try to stay out of the cold for a prolonged period of time because it hurts to breathe in cold air! However, I'm prepared for any emergencies with my car. I joke that I have enough clothes in my car to open a thrift store. 
But I do carry a mummy sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees, two layers of sweat pants and sweat shirts, and what I call my "Great Lakes wind breaker" (my heavy coat from my Navy days).
But I do carry a mummy sleeping bag rated to 0 degrees, two layers of sweat pants and sweat shirts, and what I call my "Great Lakes wind breaker" (my heavy coat from my Navy days).2 people like this
@misunderstood_zombie (8142)
• United States
15 Dec 17
I never thought to use olive oil. My daughter is in the cold a great deal, so I'll let her know this tip.
