Dry Skin: Strategies When You Wash

• Skip long, hot showers. Hot water strips oils from the skin.
• Use a gentle cleanser or shower gel with moisturizer that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, lanolin, mineral oil and petroleum jelly.
• Exfoliate to rid of dead skin cells and apply moisturizers to re-hydrate.
• Go for unscented, soap-free or mild soap cleansers.
• Pat your skin with a towel after you shower or wash your face or hands, leaving them damp. Apply a moisturizer within three to five minutes of washing to lock moisture in your skin.
• Drink plenty of water and eat fresh fruits and vegetables.