Avoid products that dry skin--be careful with any...

How should I care for itchy dry skin?

Help needed for dry, itchy, miserably uncomfortable skin! moisturizers?? essential oils? i am a female, mid 40's

28 months ago

By Dr. Nicholas Perricone - Connecticut Dermatologist

Avoid products that dry skin—be careful with any harsh cleansers, exfoliants, etc. Cleanse with an antioxidant-rich cleanser to cleanse thoroughly without stripping skin of oils.

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