You might already know that dry skin and even an increased prevalence of dandruff are both linked to the colder weather. 

But according to Dr Kevita Bains, a Clinical Lead Aesthetician at Revive Clinic, “While the occasional pimple or dry patch can be normal, there are certain changes no skin expert ever overlooks”. 

Here, she told HuffPost UK the changes she’d never ignore:

1) Sudden dryness 

Again, some dryness can occur naturally. But Dr Bains said that if someone’s skin goes from “normal” to dry overnight, that’s definitely worth investigating. 

“Sudden dryness often signals that your skin barrier has been compromised, which can happen from over-exfoliation or harsh products,” she explained.

“Environmental stress from humidity,........

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