Question

Our skin dries up more during winters. Why?

Answer 1

• Water vapour (i.e., the humidity) is a very important component in the atmosphere. 
• The relative humidity plays a large role in determining our comfort level. 
• If the relative humidity is 100 percent, we feel much hotter than the actual temperature indicates because our skin, sweat does not evaporate at all. 
• If the humidity is low, our skin and mucous membranes are dry. 
• As a result of low humidity, we’ll have chapped lips, dry and itchy skin, and a dry sore throat when we wake up in the morning. 
• Low humidity also dries the plants and furniture.