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 AwayMoisturizing won’t help unless you combine it with exfoliation.

Exfoliation will remove dead skin cells so that new surface

cells can absorb lotion.

Splish SplashLong, 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 SoapSome 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’sTake fish oil supplements, or eat other heart-healthy omega-3 foods, as they help regulate

the skin’s oil production.

�ease & Super SealFor 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 Doct�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 �oductsMoisturize 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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