Everyday I see patients come in with very dry skin, it's uncomfortable and not flattering. Here are some tips we give our patients to decrease their dryness: first avoid taking really really hot showers! Even though it is really enjoyable, it is drying you out! While your showering, ditch the Dial and Irish spring soap bars, they will stripe you of your natural oils (not ideal), instead move toward a Dove cleanser in the creamy texture (avoid bar soap), a Cetaphil creamy cleanser or an Aveeno creamy cleanser. They will still get you clean but let you keep all the good stuff your skin makes throughout the day to keep your skin hydrated. Next, Right after your shower apply a nice, non-scented lotion. Everyone has their favorite lotions, personally my favorites are the CeraVe brand and the Aveeno brand. They are not too thick leaving you with that greasy feeling, but instead absorb right away and with their ingredients they are designed to improve the overall health of your skin. In the summer the CeraVe is my preference because of its lighter texture and in the winter the Aveeno Cream for extra dry skin, it's texture is creamy and thicker but will leave you with silky skin. Throughout the day drinking water is very important for many functions besides skin care, but it is a vital benefit for plump appearing skin. Some areas have thicker skin than others, like the feet, elbows, knees, and can be harder to achieve that soft smooth skin. In these cases, applying a lotion with a bit of glycolic or salicylic acid can help dissolve that build of flake and scale. The CeraVe brand does make a pump action lotion with an acid base to it for a very affordable cost.
It is these little changes that can really make the big change on your overall skin health. We don't want our skin to just be beautiful but healthy and that starts with keeping it hydrated! The products listed I personally use and have found to be quite effective and not wallet draining either!
Good luck and thank you for reading!
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