How Can I Prevent Dry Skin?

Are you using lotion?

Are you using deodorant soaps?

Do you wear gloves?

Do you have humidifier?

Are you applying moisturizer?

Are you using hot water?

Are you taking vitamin D?

You should use an ointment or cream rather than lotion, because ointments and creams are more effective and less irritating than lotions. You should look for a cream or ointment that contains an oil such as olive oil or jojoba oil. Shea butters also work well.

You should stop using skin care products that are too harsh for your dry, sensitive skin, so you should stop using deodorant soaps or skin care products that contain alcohol, fragrance, retinoids or alpha-hydroxy acid. Avoiding these products will help your skin retain its natural oils. You should use only gentle, unscented skin care products.

You should wear gloves, because you can reduce dry, raw skin by wearing gloves. Be sure to put gloves on before you go outdoors in winter, perform tasks that require you to get your hands wet.

A portable humidifier in the living room, office or den will likely add enough moisture to help keep your skin from drying out.

You should start applying moisturizer immediately after washing your hands or face. Ointments, creams and lotions works by trapping existing moisture to your skin.

You should use a warm water rather than hot water because hot water can make your dry skin worse.

If you want to get rid of dry skin, you should start taking certain vitamins and other nutritional supplements, including vitamin D, fish oil, collagen and vitamin C, because they may help improve skin hydration and help keep your skin healthy and nourished.