Get medical help if your dry skin is severe, covers a large area, does not get better, or comes with other symptoms.
Self-care guide
Dry Skin
Dry skin can feel rough, tight, itchy, or flaky. Simple skin care can help protect moisture and calm irritation.
Step 1 · First-line care
What to do first
Use a plain moisturizer often, especially after bathing. Keep showers short and warm, not hot. Choose gentle soap and stop any product that stings or makes your skin worse.
Step 2 · Safety
When to get medical help
Get medical help if your dry skin is severe, covers a large area, does not get better, or comes with other symptoms.
Step 3 · Optional support
Options you can consider
When studies used mixed products, we keep the option broad instead of guessing at a specific herb.
Plant-based moisturizer
Some reviewed studies found that plant-based creams helped dry skin hold moisture. The products used different ingredient mixes, so the evidence does not point to one specific herb.
How to use it: Choose a simple moisturizer made for skin. Try a small amount first, use it as directed on the label, and stop if it stings or causes a rash.