We have put together 5 Lifestyle Tips for Relieving Dry Skin. These tips can help make your skin supple and smooth during the dry winter months (even here in Texas):

1. Plug in a humidifier at home to help keep skin hydrated when indoor air is dry during winter months.
2. Wear cotton and other natural fibers. Wool, synthetics, or other fabrics can be scratchy and irritating.
3. Drink plenty of water.
4. Eat omega-3 foods. Essential fatty acids can help fortify the skin’s natural oil-retaining barriers. Foods rich in omega-3 include cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, sardines), flax, walnuts, and safflower oil.
5. For itching or inflammation, apply a cool compress or a hydrocortisone cream on the area for a week. If these don’t provide relief, talk to your doctor.