Bugged by dry skin

It's the time of the year once again when dry skin becomes a major problem.  Chaffed lips, dry and paper-like skin which becomes itchy are starting to bother me.  I still remember what the dermatologist told me, don't use soap as often or if ever, use only mild soap.  It relieved me of the itchy skin, thank God!  But my lips, it's another story.  Even if I place lip balm often, it still gets dry.

Here are some of the tips to prevent dry skin from American Ostheopatic College of Dermatology:

1.Avoid using harsh soaps that dry the skin. Recommended soaps are Dove, Olay and Basis. Even better than soap are skin cleansers such as Cetaphil Lotion, Oilatum-AD and Aquanil.
2. Avoid vigorous use of a washcloth in cleansing. When toweling dry, do not rub the skin. Blot or pat dry so there is still some moisture left on the skin.
3. Each day when you take your bath or shower, try to use lukewarm water. Hot water dries out the skin. Try to limit your time to fifteen minutes or less in the bath or shower. Bathing should be done no more than once a day. If you bathe too frequently you will remove the natural oils from the skin causing dryness.

There are many tips available online that you can try and see what works best for you!