Whether you have good skin to begin with or struggle with skin issues, dry skin can affect anyone especially during the winter months when all the moisture is removed from the air. You may have dry skin for a myriad of reasons. Whatever the reason, there are a number of things you can do to help reverse the wear and tear and revitalize your dry skin. If this is the case for you, read our Guide To Managing and Preventing Dry Skin to look and feel your best no matter the time of the year.

1. Dry skin is common & can
occur at any age for many
reasons. Find out what you
can do to alleviate dry skin.
Choose a Cream
Creams are thicker & lock-in
moisture. This provides protec-
tion that can encourage healing
& allows your skin to breathe.
Exfoliate It Away
Moisturizing won’t help unless
you combine it with exfoliation.
Exfoliation will remove dead
skin cells so that new surface
cells can absorb lotion.
Splish Splash
Long, hot showers strip your skin
of its natural oils, which provide
moisture. Lower the temperature &
shorten the time you spend in the
shower, your skin will thank you later!Choose the Right Soap
Some soaps are hard on your body
& leave you extra dry. Find a mild
soap that has added oils & fats
which are gentler on your skin.
Hydrate from within!
Drinking more water will help to
hydrate your body & replenish the
water you are losing. Try drinking at
least 8 glasses of water each day.
Eat Omega-3’s
Take fish oil supplements, or eat
other heart-healthy omega-3
foods, as they help regulate
the skin’s oil production.
Grease & Super Seal
For chapped hands, heels & elbows,
try using a petroleum-based product
that is greasier overnight with the
protection of a sock or glove.
When to See a Doctor
If these home remedies don’t help,
or if your skin bleeds or becomes
excessively scaly, you should make an
appointment with a dermatologist.
In most cases, dry skin responds well to lifestyle changes.
There are many options when treating your skin.
Talk to your physician, they can help develop
a skin care regimen for you.
Use Different Products
Moisturize right after showering
when your skin is still damp. Use
one moisturizer that’s specific
for your face & another that’s
specific for your body.
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