Possible Reasons for Dry Skin

• Not drinking enough liquids
• Spending too much time in the sun or sun tanning
• Being in very dry air
• Smoking
• Losing sweat and oil glands, which is common with age

Ways to Help Dry, Itchy Skin

• Use moisturizers, like lotions, creams, or ointments, every day
• Take fewer baths or showers and use milder soap
• Try using a humidifier, an appliance that adds moisture to a room
• Use sunscreen
• Use warm water in showers, instead of hot water

Find out more at the National Institute on Aging