How to Choose Lotion for Dry Skin

Dry skin is a frustrating, and often embarrassing problem difficult to overcome. When trying to find a lotion to correct skin problems, many people may become discouraged if nothing seems to be working. Knowing how to find a lotion that will end dry skin will save time and unnecessary frustration.

• Determine the severity of the dry skin. If the skin has one or two small dry spots, it may not be as difficult to treat as skin entirely covered in dry spots. Choosing a lotion meant to treat minimal dry skin, when in reality an extremely dry skin lotion is needed, will keep skin from getting moisture it needs.


• Search for a lotion that needs to be applied once daily instead of multiple times, unless the time is available. Some lotions will state they last for a certain amount of time, and others direct to apply after a bath or shower. Whichever is chosen, it is important to follow the directions.


• Use the lotion daily, or multiple times daily, for at least one week. It is wise to give the lotion a fair amount of time. As much as it would be nice to apply a lotion once and have instant results, that is not realistic. By allowing at least one week to pass before deciding if the lotion is working correctly, the user is giving the lotion a fair time frame for results.


• Find a lotion for the specific problem areas if applicable. If the skin is dry and flaky, a lotion can be used for both. If skin is dry and cracked, a different lotion is needed.