Dry skin care involves getting to the roots of the problem.
Apart from the intrinsically dry skin type, dryness can also be the result of taking drugs like diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines. Dry skin can also result from medical conditions like hypothyroidism, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea and diabetes.

Excessive exposure to harsh weather elements like snow, sun and winds and the use of chemicals on the skin, Vitamin A and B deficiencies can lead to conditions of dryness too. The essentially dry skin has a dull look about it especially around the mouth and the eyes and it feels taut and uncomfortable right after washing.

Chapping and cracking are its severest symptoms. Dry skin care primarily involves nourishing it with baby oil, gentle moisturizing creams and preferably, a non-detergent based, neutral-pH product to clean it. Dry skin needs an out-and-out cleaning but not with a commercial soap.
After washing, always use a moisturizer to keep the skin looking and feeling soft and supple. It