Beauty therapists have their own remedies for flaky or peeling skin during winter.
'There's one thing people shouldn't be using and that's cosmetics containing too many chemicals, such as synthetic fragrances and harsh ingredients,' says Winny Wong of Spa Sensations. 'They should be looking at skin care with natural or even organic ingredients.
'I'd recommend Eminence, a line from Hungary. It's 100 per cent organic. I came across a woman with a flaking skin condition and suggested she use this day and night.
'After the first week, her skin became more hydrated and the flaky, itchy skin was gone. Sometimes when skin is too dry, this can happen.'
For salon treatments, Wong recommends intensive hydration facials.
Dermatologist Tinny Ho says the more usual causes of flaking, peeling and irritated skin are dry weather and excessively dry skin, as well as
