What are some good home remedies for dry, chapped skin?

My son and I also have really dry skin so I know what you mean about not finding a solution. Drinking water will help if you’re dehydrated. But if you’re normally hydrated drinking more water is not going to help.

For itchy, dry skin, the best moisturizer is one that's thick and heavy. Look on the ingredient list and if water is the first thing listed then it’s going to be pretty much useless for your skin; strong, thick creams or emollients are the best. Petroleum jelly is a very inexpensive way to relieve dry skin.

You might also try moisturizing right after you get out of the shower or bath while you are still damp. The lotion will lock in the moisture. Something that my son’s doctor told me to do is soak in a tub of lukewarm water until your fingers start to prune.

Then get out and pat yourself semi-dry and then apply a thin layer of Crisco shortening. I know it sounds weird but it really does help.

My favorite remedy is to use baby oil. I use it when I have had a shower or a bath and my skin is still damp. I just smooth it on and it sinks in very quickly.

I doesn't feel heavy and greasy. I use it on my face if my skin feels dry. I don't use soap on my face, it can be very drying, I prefer to use Dove cleansing bar.

Again while my face is still damp, I smooth in some baby oil, it even seems to help prevent wrinkles. It is also very effective on hands and feet. I think you are stuck with having to use some skin treatment daily, if not more so, in the winter if you want to prevent dry, chapped skin.

There is nothing that will effect a long term cure.

You could go with home remedies, or even make your own homemade skincare products. One benefit to this is that you can control exactly what goes into them. A large number of commercial skincare products have alcohol and other chemicals in them, as well as agents such as perfumes and chemical coloring that can be irritating for some individuals.

Alcohol, for one, is severely drying on the skin. Other products you're using, including soaps and body washes, might be exacerbating the problem. More than likely, the reason for your skin being dry more in the winter months is due to being indoors with heat running.

Both heaters and air conditioning work as dehumidifiers, which can have a dramatic effect on skin moisture. So you might also consider using a humidifier where you spend most of your time indoors.

I know people who use oatmeal and I know a girl who uses mayonaise. Yes... True story. I myself have always been a firm believer in drinking lots of water and eating daily fruits and vegetables, with sunblock of very high spf.

Everyone has a different type of skin and a lot of over the counter (and prescription) meds/lotions can be irritable and some can make it worse. I have no clue why my friend uses oatmeal to be honest, but she has beautiful firm skin..... and my friend that uses mayonaise also puts it in her hair... Sounds funny, but her hair shines like crazy.... In the winter months I would go with petroleum jelly or baby oil, in the summer I would refrain from that because you may get burnt badly and using baby oil to catch a fast tan may work, but it is very harmful to your skin... I see lots of wrinkled up people who still insist on using it.... I use sunblock with moisturizer in it ONLY. It works really well, and when used on your face you will see a difference fairly quickly.

I am a 30 year old man and people often think I am around 20.... Due to my face.... Perhaps I'll try to find a pic within the last year to post..... You can judge. Never go out in the sun with oils on.

Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Goats Milk Soap. All of these are soothing and moisturizing for chapped skin.

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