Besides moisturizer, what's a good way to combat dry, itchy skin?

a humidifier in the home.

Besides moisturizer, what's a good way to combat dry, itchy skin?
baby oil.
Reply:pour beer on it...or just drink a ton of beer and you won't even feel it anymore.
Reply:Don't take super hot baths or showers.


Drink a lot of water.
Reply:Aveeno works great. I would wash regularly, drink plenty of water and use a moisturizer after you shower.
Reply:you might need more oils in your diet
Reply:Exfoliate off the dead skin with a wash cloth. That'll get rid of the dry flakes, and leave the healthy skin behind, which will make it more susceptible to absorbing lotion.
Reply:Drinking plenty of water, which hydrates your skin and helps witht he dryness. Also a diet rich in vitamens and nutrients. Take care of your body and it will take care of you.
Reply:Drink lots and lots of water.
Reply:Drink lots of water and don't take hot showers or baths. The hot water dries the skin's natural oils. Try warm water instead.
Reply:Olive oil / Vitamin E oil .
Reply:Saliva,smegma,and semen.
Reply:Flax seed/oil. The omega fatty acids can really help with dry skin.
Reply:Most importantly, drink a lot of water and avoid dry cold air.
Reply:i beleive vasiline is the best
Reply:plain dry oatmeal. pour a cup of oatmeal in a warm bath and soak for about 20 to 30 minutes. If it's a large tub use 2 cups.
Reply:My brother put aquaphor or vaseline on his face before to help w/ dryness. But put it on before you go to bed so it won't look greasy :)I put vaseline on my dry feet and put socks on and then later they look so nice!
Reply:use bath oil in bath; oatmeal baths; change diet to include more green veggies like broccoli and eat an apple a day.
Reply:Make sure you exfoliate in the shower. Use an exfoliating cream or soap and a loofa. Drink lots of water and take warm showers, not hot ones. Avoid baths.
Reply:Dont stay under warm (hot) water too long and moisturize as soon as you get out of the shower to lock in moisture.
Reply:Boil some water for an hour. Turn it off and let it sit there. It will humidify the air and make you feel more supple. Mmmm. Supple.
Reply:As I'm sure you know, their are numerous home remedies and and equal number of OTC products for skin problems.





If it was me, and the problem was significant and chronic as well, I'd see a Dermatologist as soon as possible.
Reply:You are what you eat....





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And drink lots of water. It helps you to stay hydrated.
Reply:use lotions with shea butter in them. also an exfoliatingsugar or salt scrub works great. with salt scrub beware of any open cuts. it will sting.
Reply:are you drinking enough fluids? try increasing your water intake. remember that alcohol and caffienated drinks can cause drying effects on your skin. H2O
Reply:Although my kids hate to hear me say it, the answer is pretty simple...





Drink more water - at least 64 oz a day!





We have so many tasty choices of beverages, but they don't really hydrate or satisfy your body's thirst like good ol' plain water. If you start getting eight 8oz glasses regularly you can pretty much say goodbye to dry lips and irritated %26amp; itchy skin without having to spend a dime on other "products".
Reply:Drink extra water and soak in baths with oil in it.
Reply:Ive been told that Corn Huskers Oil is great for dry and cracked hands. A friend swears by it. Hes been using it for years and years. You can buy it just about anywhere. Its also very affordable.
Reply:I use olay in shower body lotion... Its great... You can buy it at walgreens Target any of those stores... Try it you'll love it
Reply:Glycerin - it's a natural humectant and emollient, meaning without preservatives/parabens, as with Aveeno, and ALL other creams and lotions.





Lecithin capsules also moisturize the skin from the inside. Take one or two daily.





And then there are natural biological oils such as Emu, Squalane, and Jojoba. Excellent for soaking into the skin, and for healing.





Vitamin E does not moisturize well as it just sits on top of the skin. It is mainly a powerful antioxidant.