Cracked looking skin

Mar 5, 2014

Alissa N.

I lotion my legs daily after a shower, but they still looked cracked. They're not dry or anything, but the cracks are still there. So,I was wondering what I can do to get rid of it??

Mar 5, 2014

Anna J.

Do you shower every day?

Mar 5, 2014

Anna J.

Maybe your skin is reacting to that. It could also be you lotion? Try a different cream for a few days and see what happens.

Mar 5, 2014

Alissa N.

Okay thank. And yes I shower every day. Could it be because I use extremely hot water??

Mar 5, 2014

Kitty K.

Yes. Hot water will dry out the skin. I'm with you on that boat I love hot baths and showers regardless it being 90 degrees out 😝

Mar 5, 2014

Kitty K.

What lotions are you using? I find the most effective one to be the cerave cream ( not lotion creams absorb much better ) that comes in a jar. It definitely with stands all my showers and I shower two to three times a day.

Mar 5, 2014

Alissa N.

Thanks I'll try that! I just use this ultra dry replenishing vasiline. I'll try to cut down on the hot showers! Thanks for the advice!

Mar 5, 2014

Whitney J.

I use oil of Olay in shower lotion then as soon as I get out I put on the Cerave cream in a jar that Kitty was talking about. It locks in the moisture and the Cerave stays around until the next time I shower. I can literally feel the moisture barrier it created washing of my skin when I get in the shower, even if it's been more than 24 hours. And I live in Alaska where it's cold and dry a lot.

Mar 5, 2014

Traci L.

You need to exfoliate and moisturize you can use exfoliating gloves and put your moisturizer on while your skin is still damp and try a thick cream like Kitty suggested or a body butter.

Mar 5, 2014

Alissa N.

Okay I'll take y'alls advice! Thanks so much!

Mar 6, 2014

Renee K.

Make sure you don't use bar soaps because they tend to be more drying. Try using a shower gel/foaming bath wash. I have psoriasis and using the body washed help a lot.

Mar 6, 2014

Renee K.

*washes