Do you suffer from dry skin? If you do, it’s nothing to be ashamed about. Many people do. It’s a frequent occurrence to many people all across the world. It’s caused when your skin loses moisture making it crack.

Can you tell if you have dry skin? It’s pretty easy to do if you aren’t sure. You probably can recognize the symptoms of suffering from dry skin. It looks dry, sometimes flakes, and often feels tight, especially if you have washed it with soap and water. It will feel itchy and rough to the touch. You’ll also notice that your skin is feels more dry in the winter than it does in the warm summer months. That’s because of the general lack of moisture in the air.

So, that’s why some beauty experts put together this list of beauty tips for you. Here are some guidelines you should try and follow to help prevent a dry skin outbreak:

* Dry Facial Skin - After cleansing your skin, be sure to moisturize. In the summer you might prefer a lighter formulation. While, a more creamy foundation should be used in the winter. Since the purpose of a moisturizer is to seal in moisture, misting your face with water before applying can give you some added wetness.

* Shorter Baths - During the cold winter season, nothing is more relaxing than spending time in a hot tub. Unfortunately, this is one of the best ways to strip the oil from your skin. If you love baths too much to give them up, reduce the time you spend in them and choose warm water instead of hot. It is also a good time to use bath oil and a moisturizing bar of soap instead of bubble bath. Bath oil will help to seal in the moisture, unlike a bubble bath.

* Cleansers - Picking the right cleanser for your face is something that you should give a great deal of thought to. Make sure to choose one that is labeled specifically for dry facial skin. This means that unnecessary ingredients have been removed and replaced with extra moisturizers.

* Turning Down the Heat - Another easy way to protect your skin is to turn down the thermostat. If you work several hours a day in an office, you may suggest that cooler temperatures are in everyone's best interest. Office heat is often dry, which will rob the skin of moisture.

* Dry Skin Brushing - Before your shower or bath, it is a good idea to loosen dead skin cells with a good body brushing. This is a simple technique and can be accomplished by simply using circular movements with a soft brush or loofah.

Here some other suggestions you may want consider for battling dry skin:

1. Replace your summer moisturizer with a creamier formulation during the winter season. Light moisturizers usually contain water and will literally freeze on your skin if you step out into frigid, below zero temperatures.

2. Not sure if your skin is oily or dry? Wash your face with a gentle cleanser, and then set a timer for about 30 minutes. If after only ten minutes go by and your face already feels tight, chances are that you have dry skin.

3. If your skin absorbs your morning foundation by lunchtime, it probably means that you have dry skin. A cream foundation will give you a longer lasting coverage.

4. While oily skin might require two or three times a week to notice a difference, dry skin can benefit from exfoliation only once a week. Don't forget to use lots of body lotion when you are done to seal in the moisture.

If you are ever in doubt or have a question about dry skin, remember these three words to live by: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! All of the above steps will help, but none as much as those important three words.