Reduce baths and showers from worsening dry skin. …
Apply moisturizer immediately after washing. …
Use an ointment or cream rather than a lotion. …
Wear lip balm. …
Use only gentle, fragrance-free skin care products. …
Wear gloves. …
Choose non-irritating clothes and laundry detergent.

You have to try a few before you find the right one for you – I suggest Trilogy’s night creams; they’re fantastic as a day cream for dry skin.

I use Sorbelene I find it effective. One can even use it in the shower instead of soaps that dry out the skin.

I get an emulsifying ointment mixed by the chemist (pre rubes by dermatologist but doesn’t require a prescription to purchase) which I find more effective than the standard creams available. When my skin isn’t too bad I use QV Cream.
And avoid hot showers!

i use aveeno or vaseline products. keep applying it and it will make your skin feel better.

Yes! I reviewed Dermaveen for MOM and it’s brilliant. I have very dry skin also and this is the best product I have ever used.

My wonder cream is Vitamin E cream. It is cheap and can be purchased anywhere and it is so good on my skin.