For Muslims who use water several times a day to wash before prayer, winter can be a season of dry, itchy skin. Homeopath, Holistic Skin Care Practitioner, MD (Cosmetic Dermatologist in the Middle East) and founder of Selbanna Wellness, Safaa Elbanna shares tips on how to deal with dry skin in the winter.

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Although dry skin can happen any time of the year, the cool, dry air of winter often makes it worse. Dry skin can cause itching, which could lead to skin injury and possible infection if not managed properly.