DRY SKIN?

● Bathe or shower in WARM water.

● Limit bathing time to 5 minutes per day.

● Add bath oil after your skin has soaked up water.

● Gently towel-dry when you get out of the bath or pool.

● Rinse off chlorine & salt water.

● Put on moisturizer right after bathing.

● Use lotion after washing hands.

● Use a soap with moisturizer or one for sensitive skin.

● Use a moisturizer recommended by your Dermatologist.

● READ LABELS on your toiletries; AVOID all those with alcohol.

● Wash with a pure or granular soap.

● Use Dove or Oil of Olay fragrance-free soap.

● Humidify your home in winter or all year-round if you live in a dry climate.

● Limit your skin-cream collection to one or two products.

● Ask your dermatologist to recommend a non-comedogenic moisturizer.
● Drink lots of water. The upper layer of your skin is only about 10% water, while the deepest layers of your skin are close to 60% water.

● Eat a balanced diet. Fruits, vegetables & fiber provide fluids & important nutrients to your skin.

● ✖ DON'Ts:

● Don't take HOT showers or baths.

● Don't take LONG showers or baths.

● Don't put bath oil in tub while it is filling.

● Don't towel dry vigorously.

● Don't air-dry after bathing or swimming.

● DO NOT skimp on drinking water.

● Don't leave the bathroom without applying moisturizer.

● Don't use too many creams or ointments.

● Don't use moisturizers if you have acne without talking with your doctor.

● Don't stay in dry air 24 hours a day.

● DO NOT USE: Zest, Dial, Irish Spring or Ivory Soaps.

● DO NOT USE astringents or alcohol-based products.

● DO NOT USE Vaseline Intensive Care or Suave Lotions.

● Don't forget about what & how you eat. Diet does affect your skin. And don't forget: Exercise! (WALK, if nothing else!)

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