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Rough skin is one thinga constant urge to scratch is another.
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In doing so, they can also tell your nerves to call off its signals for you to scratch.
With that, derms share what they consider the best lotion for dry, itchy skin.
Consider them the perfect formulas for staying calm and comfortable from head to toe.
If I had to propose one con, it would be that I go through the stuff like water.
Its scented with the brands signature fresh, herbal fragrance of vetiver, lavender, and Asian pear.
These qualitiesplus its moisturizing powermake it perfect for slathering on before bed for an extra boost of whole-body hydration.
Squalane moisturizes and smooths while pro-ceramides and glycoproteins help repair the skins natural barrier.
Urea also mildly exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and smooth out bumpy textures.
The addition of 5-percent squalane further conditions and hydrates skin, and colloidal oatmeal calms and soothes moderate itching.
Bonus: The scent is an invigorating combination of bergamot, pink lemon, orange blossom, and cardamom.
The peptide works by increasing the bodys production of natural collagen and hyaluronic acid and activating cellular repair pathways.
It also improves the skins appearance by increasing smoothness and firmness while strengthening the skin barrier.
Smoothing peptides and brightening turmeric provide further cosmetic and reparative benefits.
For those who want some seriously calming aromatherapy with their skin care, this lotion is the perfect solution.
It uses itch-relieving pramoxine to provide instant relief, supported by soothing aloe.
It then deeply hydrates dry skin with squalane and jojoba oil.
Its approved by the National Eczema Association, making it suitable for all levels of skin sensitivity.
Exfoliate, moisturize, repeat.
Skinceuticals makes that process easier with this two-in-one lotion that both exfoliates and hydrates.
It also contains a large dose of hyaluronic acid and a 4-percent concentration of smoothing niacinamide.
However, she cautions against products with irritants like alcohol and fragrances, as they can exacerbate dryness.
In addition to using hydrating lotions.
water, then applying a thick moisturizer immediately after exiting the bath or shower and patting dry.
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