Dermatologists’ Top Tips for Avoiding Dry Skin

Dry skin can feel tight, itchy or sad  just like it’s missing something important. Here are expert tips to help it smile again.

Simple expert tips:

• Use warm water not hot water for showers , hot water strips away natural oils.
  
  

• After washing, pat your skin dry and apply moisturizer right away while your skin is still a little damp.
  
  

• Use a gentle cleanser that doesn’t make your skin “go tight” afterwards.
  
  

• Drink water every day  your skin needs care from the inside too.
  
  

• If the air feels dry (in winter or with heaters), use a humidifier or place a bowl of water near the heater to add moisture to the air.
  
  

Why it matters:
When you treat your skin gently not with harsh stuff it stops feeling unhappy. Your skin will feel calm, smooth and comfortable again.