G OO D BY E Dry Skin
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SO SOOTHING Massage on body cream when your skin is slightly damp to help trap moisture along your skin’s surface.
Use hydrating cleansers CLEAN WITH OIL If your skin flakes even after you’ve applied lotion, it’s time to take a closer look at the products you’re using. “Avoid cleansers that contain harsh detergents like ammonium lauryl sulfate, which can make your skin dry out faster,” says Marina I. Peredo, MD, a dermatologist in Smithtown, NY. A better option? Use washes enriched with oils like argan, jojoba or sunflower seed. They’ll cleanse and moisturize at the same time.
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LOTION UP AFTER SHOWERING “To fight dryness, look for a body cream that’s formulated with ceramides or fatty acids to bind skin cells and prevent scaly skin,” says Ted Lain, MD, a dermatologist in Austin, TX. But that’s not all. “Also look for humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin, since they bring in moisture.”
SOFTEN SKIN OVERNIGHT “Constant exposure to cold, dry air and moisture-zapping indoor heat will leave your body parched by day’s end,” says Dr. Peredo. To the rescue: a dose of body oil. It will quickly sink in to calm tight, itchy skin before bedtime.
Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer, $10.99; at drugstores
Nivea Nourishing Body Oil, $11.99; at drugstores
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Bar: Dove Dry Oil Beauty Bar, $4.99; at drugstores Bodywash: Aveda Stress-Fix Creme Cleansing Oil, $28; aveda.com
