Dry skin is a problem that affects many people, even people with acne. Dry skin can be incredibly frustrating as it can cause skin to feel tight, look patchy under make-up and even flake. Dry skin can occur at any time of year and can develop for a number of reasons. For some it can be a result of an underlying medical condition such as Psoriasis, but for many people, dry skin can develop due to environmental factors. Excessive exposure to the sun and equally winter chill and wind can dehydrate the skin. For instance, during winter the cold air can leave skin dry and conversely in summer, pro-longed exposure to the sun can leave the skin looking and feeling dry. Using hydrating products is important to safeguard against the elements and keep skin looking and feeling soft. To achieve this, I recommend using lotions which are formulated for your skin type and are easily absorbed. For acne prone skin, try Papulex's Oil Free Cream. Something that a lot of people don't know is that sweat can also make our skin dry. It's easy to forget that hot showers can cause us to sweat. When we have a hot shower our skin actually sweats and dries out quickly so it's best to avoid having hot showers and long baths. I recommend having shorter showers. Another cause of dry skin is the use of cleansers with a high concentration of soap. For those with sensitive skin especially, soap can be problematic as it acts as a drying agent. So please don't use soap-based products on your skin! Replace soap-based cleansers with Papulex Moussant Soap-Free Cleansing Gel. Dry skin can be a problem for people suffering from acne, particularly for those people using prescription medication to treat blemishes. Papulex Isocorrexion Hydrating Cream is specially formulated for dry acne-prone skin and will help restore moisture to the skin and assist in preventing skin dryness. I hope these tips help keep your skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated all year round. I hope these tips help keep your skin feeling soft, smooth and hydrated all year round.