Whether your skin is only starting to look parched or it’s itchy, scaly, cracked, and just plain sore, there are creams to relieve dryness and restore a smooth, healthy glow
Anna Williams
For Prevention
Curel Ultra Healing 24-Hour Daily Moisturizing Lotion for Extra-Dry Skin ($7.50 at drugstores) contains petrolatum, glycerin, and shea butter, a natural oil from the nut of the shea tree that prevents water loss from skin.
Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion ($5 at drugstores) is a daily moisturizer with glycerin and dimethicone, a silicone derivative that seals in moisture.
Dove Pro-Age Body Cream Oil ($7.50 at drugstores, beginning in March) packs a triple punch with glycerin, olive oil, and mineral oil.
For Treating Dry Skin
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion ($8 at drugstores) soothes with oatmeal and shea butter.
Johnson’s Nourishing Renewal Lotion ($5 at drugstores) replenishes essential oils that diminish in the skin over time and softens with shea butter.
Olay Quench Therapy Body Lotion ($7 at drugstores) uses shea butter, olive oil, and palm oil, a natural ingredient that contains vitamins A and E.
For Treating Severe Dryness
Elta Tar ($10, www.drugstore.com) treats eczema with petrolatum, paraffin, and mineral oil.
Aquaphor Healing Ointment ($8.50 at drugstores) is a heavy-duty protectant that gives relief to raw, cracked skin.
AmLactin 12% Moisturizing Cream ($13, www.drugstore.com) alleviates rough spots and rehydrates skin with lactic acid.
