8 Dry Skin Treatments
06.02.12
Skip the hot water - Use warm water instead since hot water strips moisture-retaining oil from the
skin. Pat your skin dry and while it is still damp, select one that contains one or more of the following water-retaining ingredients: ceramides, glycerin, dimethicone or hyaluronic acid. Heavier moisturizers such as lanolin, mineral oil or petroleum jelly can also be used for more severe dry skin. Moisturize after each time you shower - Right after bathing, our skin will readily absorb moisturizers. Dry skin may be red, itchy and scaly, usually occurring in areas such as the arms, hands, lower legs and feet. Further problems such as infections from excess scratching can develop if dry skin is ignored.