Dry Skin

I have had dry skin problems for years.  In the fall, winter, and early spring months, my skin dries out.  The skin on my hands cracks, not just around the nails, but on the back  of the hand.

The skin on my shins becomes like alligator skin. When I lived in the country and did a lot of work outside as well as in, the problem was exacerbated.  I started using Curél products.  While it is a little more expensive than other creams and lotions, the results were amazingly quick, and very good.  Curél  is not greasy, either.

Lately the dry skin problem has not been so bad, so I now use other products, including the travel size complimentary products from hotels. I still purchase Curél Foot Therapy, and use it on other parts of my body if the skin is severely cracked, as well as using it on my feet.  My feet have been drying out a lot lately.

I also use Aquaphor, http://www.eucerinus.com/products/aquaphor/aquaphor-healing-ointment.html.  My provider turned me onto this last fall, when I was experiencing  serious cracking and splitting problem on the backs of my hands.

Well it is the middle of October.  And today, I noticed that the skin on the backs of my hands is dry and tough feeling, and looks close  to splitting in places. So, it is hand lotion time.