Winter dry-skin rescue under $20

Dry winter skin needs less stripping and more sealing in. Each step uses a budget pick.

Your dry-skin routine

1. 
   Step 1Gentle cleanserVanicream Gentle Facial Cleaner

   Just enough to clean, without a thick lather.

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2. 
   Step 2Cream on damp skinCeraVe Moisturizing Cream, 16 oz

   A cream holds in more moisture than a lotion. Apply it right after you dry off.

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3. 
   Step 3LipsAquaphor Lip Repair Ointment

   Use lip balm or ointment through the day, and switch if it stings.

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Good to know

• Keep showers to 5 to 10 minutes in warm, not hot, water, then pat dry.
• Choose fragrance-free products, and skip drying alcohols and retinoids while skin is cracked.
• Run a humidifier in your bedroom at night and clean it regularly.
• Still dry after a few weeks? See a dermatologist.

Sources: AAD: tips for relieving dry skin · AAD: skin care on a budget