Health Tip: Take Care of Dry Skin

Keep it moisturized

January 13, 2012 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Dry skin can be itchy, uncomfortable and even painful if the skin begins to crack.

The Cleveland Clinic offers these suggestions for caring for dry skin:

Make sure your shower or bath water is lukewarm; never too hot.
Take baths or showers of no longer than 10 minutes.
Apply a moisturizer as soon as you get out of the bath or shower.
Wash with a moisturizing cleanser.
During winter months, moisturize with a heavy cream or ointment. Use a lighter lotion during summer.