Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with dry skin.

Ignore: Don't shower with hot water. Luke warm is less drying.

Ignore: Do properly hydrate in conjunction with other therapies to manage your dry skin.

Do:: Do: after shower, stay wet, step onto mat, put 3-4 drops baby oil in palm then rub all over. Pat dry.

Ignore: Always moisturize your skin after taking a bath/shower.

Ignore: Avoid scented lotions as they contain alcohol, which continues to dry skin more.

Dry: Dry skin is itchy skin. Drink fluids, and moisturize.

Ignore: Do not use deodorant soaps. Do use moisturizing soaps. Do use sun block always in the sun.

Ignore: 1. Do Moisturize 2. Do not overbathe, water on skin dehydrates 3. Eczema is the itch that rashes.

Ignore: Increase your intake of essential fatty acids (omega-3 & omega-6), use a ceramide based moisturizer.

Ignore: Do moisturize often-ointments work better than lotions. Avoid hot baths and showers.

Ignore: Use a moisturizer that is acid based. It will penetrate the skin and not just sit on the surface.

Ignore: Avoid harsh soaps, fragrances, too much hot water. Use unscented detergents, soaps, lotions.

Ignore: Do add petrolatem to your bath water, Do apply lotions, especially oils, when skin still wet.

Ignore: If you are healthy, 64-80 oz water/day is recommended. If kidney or heart problems, consult your MD.

Ignore: Do not tale frequent baths during the same day since this might worsen the dry skin problem.

Ignore: Don't use antibacterial soap. Do use soaps such as dove, avenno.Use moisturizers right after washing.

Ignore: The heavier and freakier the moisturizer, the better it is for your skin. (Ex-aquaphor ointment).

Ignore: Avoid hot water while bathing and keep bathing time short. Use a moisturizer after bathing.

Ignore: Be sure to moisturize twice daily. Be sure your moisturizer contains ceramides. Avoid hot showers.

If: If you have chronic dry skin, chose a moisturizer that has few simple ingredients, sunblock also.