How to Winterize Your Skin During the Bay Area Rainy Season | Winter Skincare Tip
Despite this winter's heavy Bay Area rain and record Tahoe snowfall, skin protection remains crucial year-round—skiers and snowboarders need SPF 30+ sunscreen to combat intensified UV exposure at high altitudes where snow reflects sunlight, while those escaping to warm destinations should use sun protection rather than dangerous pre-vacation tanning beds (illegal for minors). Combat winter's common dry, itchy skin by limiting water exposure (which paradoxically dries skin), taking quick showers with mild cleansers, immediately applying moisturizer to slightly damp skin after patting dry, and avoiding hot tubs which worsen dryness through the combination of hot water immersion and cold temperatures.
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