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FIXES FOR WINTER SKIN As winter progresses, cold air and wind outside and arid indoor heat remove skin's natural moisture, causing dryness, cracking, and flaking. Take preventive measures to help protect your skin. Use harsh cleansers sparingly. Soaping up strips moisture from skin. Switching to an alcohol-free antibacterial sanitizer or soap with moisturizing properties allows skin to maintain more natural water content. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Lotions and creams that work well during milder weather may not be enough to keep skin smooth this time of year. Products that contain skin-safe oils should be used regularly. They keep water on skin longer, allowing it to absorb over time. Shield skin from further damage. Even if the sun seems less intense on a short winter day, it can still cause skin damage and sunburns. Coat exposed skin in a sunscreen designed to protect it from both types of the sun's damaging rays, called ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation and ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation, with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Rough skin? Talk with your primary care physician to see if a CHRISTUS Santa Rosa physician can help. To find a physician, call 877.250.DOCS (3627). Bundle up. Jackets, boots, gloves, and hats help keep the body warm and protect skin from exposure to elements that dry it out. Opt for natural humidity. Humidifiers combat the drying effects of indoor heaters. Achieve the same results naturally by keeping houseplants. Same-Day Care: Choosing the Right Solution Emergencies don't wait for office hours. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa offers convenient access to care 24/7 at seven dedicated emergency departments. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS SERVING SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS: CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center – Alon 11503 NW Military Highway, Ste. 122, San Antonio CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Emergency Center – Creekside 244 Creekside Crossing, New Braunfels Children's Hospital of San Antonio 333 North Santa Rosa St., San Antonio CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Alamo Heights 403 Treeline Park, San Antonio CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center 2827 Babcock Rd., San Antonio To learn more about emergency services at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, visit christussantarosa.org/EmergencyServices. CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – New Braunfels 600 North Union Ave., New Braunfels CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills 11212 State Highway 151, San Antonio LiveWell | Fall 2013 3