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How to Combat Dry Skin

Have you tried to combat dry skin time and time again with no luck?  Chances are you just haven’t found the right product and routine to combat your unwanted dry skin.  If this applies to you, I know your struggle because I’ve been in your shoes too.  After trying one too many products that didn’t get down to the root problem, I decided to dig further into some research on what else I could do for my year-round dry skin.  I’m sharing my tips on how to combat dry skin with you in today’s post because this is by far what’s worked best for me lately.  I hope it can help you too!

Apply a wet skin moisturizer after showering

According to experts, in order to combat dry skin, it’s recommended to use a wet skin moisturizer immediately after showering rather than on dry skin.  After showering, your skin cells expand which provides an easy pathway for moisture to get into just showered skin.   Curél® Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer is specifically formulated for use on wet skin and works great for reversing dryness. You apply it immediately after showering while your skin is still wet and there’s no need to rinse it off- just towel dry as you normally would. How to Combat Dry SkinUse products containing ceramides

Without getting all scientific on you, ceramides are vital building blocks to maintaining skin’s moisture barrier, which occur naturally in healthy skin.  When ceramides are lost, skin becomes dry and damaged.  I had never heard of this before, so I made sure to add this into my routine ASAP.  It’s important to replenish ceramide levels in order to combat dry skin, and you can do so with the right skin care products.  To replenish ceramides, consider using Curél® Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer.  It’s fragrance-free, activated by water, and formulated with ceramides to help eliminate dry skin. Curel Hydra Therapy Wet Skin MoisturizerUse a Humidifier

The more moisture that’s in the air, the less likely you are to have dry skin.  This is why, for some, dry skin problems are common during the winter months.  Using a humidifier in your home can help put moisture back into the air, which could help combat dry skin.

Exfoliate your skin

Exfoliating your skin weekly will help remove dead skin cells. Old skin cells leave a dull and dry surface on the skin, so by exfoliating you can speed up the process of cell regeneration. Doing this made all the difference in my skin tone! (For those with sensitive skin, avoid exfoliating daily).

Avoid added perfumes

A lot of skin care products contain perfumes, which can cause irritation and prohibit skin from retaining natural oils.  If you suffer from dry skin, avoid using products with added perfumes and use a fragrance-free product instead.

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Comments

  5. hannah says

    I get dry hands from washing dishes, and dry feet too! I’ve been applying lotion every time I finish washing dishes to try to get some moisture back into my skin.

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  6. Natalie says

    I suffer big time from dry skin. My hands get so dry in the winter that they crack and bleed. I combat dry skin by avoiding harsh soaps and regularly applying lotion, especially after I shower.

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  10. Julie Wood says

    I suffer from dry skin. I drink a lot of water, do not take a hot shower past 5 minutes, and I use a good moisturizer. I need to use this Curel wet skin moisturizer.

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  21. Jessica Lam says

    I have pretty bad eczema during the winter and my doctor told me to apply moisturizer immediately after showering! I normally use Cetaphil but that wet skin moisturizer looks great!

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  23. Stephanie Phelps says

    I do suffer with dry skin and I try to combat dry skin by using a gentle soap and moisturize all day!

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  34. Cheryl B says

    In the Winter my elbows and knees are always dry. I use a little baby oil in my bath. I also moisturize daily.

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  36. Jessie C. says

    I drink a lot of water, take shorter shower and apply body oil right after to combat dry skin.
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  38. Debbie F says

    I drink lots of water, I exfoliate in the shower, and I use pure coconut oil on my skin.
    That all keeps my skin nice and hydrated.
    BUT the secret is to remember to do all that on a daily basis which I’m terrible at. 🙂
    thanks!

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  49. Janice Cooper says

    I use a thicker lotion a few times a day on my skin. I also drink lots of water. I have severe dry skin especially during the winter.

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  68. April says

    Yes I do have dry skin but I have been unsuccessful in doing much about it. The worst is when I shave my legs.

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  72. Jeffrey says

    I have dry skin on my hands, mostly in the winter. I’ve found that staying well hydrated helps along with moisturizing daily. Also, soaps with alcohol are a no no!

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  76. Nicole Martin says

    I have VERY dry skin. I apply lotion after every shower, and it helps a little, but it’s still dry.

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  79. Barbara Montag says

    Yes I have mega problems with dry skin.
    Especially my heels in the winter.
    To protect my skin I avoid hot showers and baths.
    They are very drying to the skin.
    thank you

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  85. Sonya Morris says

    My face and legs are very dry! I try to drink enough water and I am sure it helps but I still struggle with dryness. My tips would be to drink water and moisturize after showering.

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  98. Kristen says

    I’d like to try this. I have dry skin on my feet, and all I do is slather on some lotion once in a while.

    Reply

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