Moisturizers

 (WebMD)

Here are some helpful hints for dry skin.

Ingredients to Look for in a Moisturizer

It’s not necessary to pay a fortune for a good, rich moisturizer. Read the label. Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include:

• Ceramides. Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in.
• Hyaluronic acid. Like ceramides, hyaluronic acid helps skin hold water.
• Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly. These keep water in the skin that has been absorbed during bathing.
• Dimethicone and glycerine. These draw water to the skin and retain it there.

Be sure to apply sunscreen to areas of your body that are exposed to the sun during the day. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or more.

 A product that I use for dry skin, my dermatologist recommended many years ago called 'Amlactin' which you can find at Walgreens or Longs. Don't laugh but good 'ol diaper creams work well too, such as 'A & D' ointment and the clear diaper ointments on the market.  A & D was the only ointment that soothed my children's faces when they had too much exposure to sun and water. It does not sting!
If you don't mind being a bit greasy try pure coconut oil. Slather it on before you get out of the shower and pat dry.