Skin Care Pros Share Their Top Tips for Healing Dry, Cracked Skin

Always opt for a medium-warm, short shower and use pH-balanced, mild cleansers. This gives your dry, cracked skin a chance to recover. Dr. Sandy Skotnicki, board certified dermatologist and author of Beyond Soap, adds that you should clean sparingly. "Cleansing oils are also helpful as they put back some of what is removed with cleansing."

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