Treatment for dry skin and itching?

Aveeno baths or a little ground up oatmeal in the bath work wonders for the itching. When you get out of the shower or bath rub baby oil all over while still wet and pat dry. Stop using harsh soaps and try using a glycerine soap instead.

Treatment for dry skin and itching?
E45 cream works wonders, or BioOil
Reply:a really good lotion. Neutrogena, aquaphor, even the new oil of olay quench is pretty good for dry skin.
Reply:For very dry hands, try this for a night: Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, and wear thin cotton gloves to bed. (Dry feet may benefit from similar treatment.)


If dry, brittle nails are a problem, use lotion on your nails as well.


Avoid scratching, which damages the skin. If itching is a problem, try the following:





Keep the itchy area well moisturized. Dry skin may make itching worse.


Try an oatmeal bath to help relieve itching.


Wrap 1 cup of oatmeal in a cotton cloth and boil as you would to cook it. Use this as a sponge and bathe in cool water without soap.


You may also try a commercial product, such as Aveeno Colloidal Oatmeal bath.


Try a nonprescription 1% hydrocortisone cream for small itchy areas.


Use the cream very sparingly on the face or genitals.


If itching is severe, your health professional may prescribe a stronger cream.


Use a nonprescription antihistamine medication, such as chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl).


Cut your nails short or wear gloves at night to prevent scratching.


Wear cotton or silk clothing. Avoid wearing wool and acrylic fabrics next to your skin
Reply:A skin specialists told me this it worked for me and made my skin soft......add virgin olive oil to bath for 7 days......then once a week.....dab yourself dry don't rub.
Reply:You need to deeply condition and hydrate your skin with the proper ingredients that will not cause your skin to break out, produce oil, or dry out. Most lotions on the market contain mineral oil, the molecular structure of which is too large to penetrate the pores of your skin. Products that contain mineral just sit on the top layer like saran wrap and cause dirt and debris to collect on your skin. These also give a temporary feeling of softness and have little to no benefit. Check your products to ensure they do not contain harmful ingredients such as alcohol, wax, dyes, chemicals, animal products, acetone, etc. These will irritate and/or dry out your skin. Arbonne has a great day creme that is pure, safe, beneficial, and water based so it will actually penetrate your dermis and deeply condition your skin without irritation and dryness. If you're interested in trying a free sample, I'll be happy to send you one.