Question:

Recently I was in Minnesota for a couple months where it is a little drier. I noticed the corners of my mouth were cracking and I promptly started using something on them which helped. Ive come back home to PA and this problem has started again but I am continually using different skin care products to try and eliminate this problem.Ive tried at least a half dozen products from cold sore medication to anything that keeps lips moisturized. A few have helped and I actually thought at a couple points that it was gone only to have it start all over again. Could this be more than just the dry weather...maybe an underlying medical skin problem? I hesitate to see a Dr. for something so seemingly mundane but this has been going on now for about 2 months and I cant get them to heal completely. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:

Thank you for your question. Winter definately plays a big part in how dry our skin is. Visiting a climate that is dramatically different than the one you live in will play a big role as well. If you are still experiencing dryness, you might want to check our our Homeopathic Moisturizer. It is made from essential herbs and unrefined plant essences. It is non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic.

Exercise
Exercise has been found to be very good for your skin. Proper exercise will improve your circulation, help to regulate hormone levels and lower stress levels. When you sweat during an exercise your body is naturally cleansing itself of toxins. It is important to find exercises that are right for you. Your local gym will have instructors to assist you finding the right fit. Simple exercises, especially if you are just starting on this path, are sometime the best, such as walking, swimming or biking. Two exercises that originated in Asia, but are now becoming very popular in the West are Yoga and Tai Chi. If properly instructed and performed, these are safe and very effective in helping you achieve a healthy mind, body and spirit.