If You Have Dry Skin, You Need These Lotions Right Now

Ree Drummond's life on the ranch might look perfect and picturesque from her photos, but what you may not see is that Oklahoma can get brutally cold in the winter months. Winter has its perks, but dry skin definitely isn't one of them! The best way to soothe dry, itchy arms, legs, elbows, and more is by finding the best lotion for dry skin that works for your body—and then slathering it on daily.

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Ree herself reaches for body butter as soon as she steps out of the shower to use on her known dry spots, like her feet and elbows. While Ree isn't super picky about what brand of cream she uses, she always looks for something heavy-duty. "I'll use anything that resembles body butter (the kind that comes in a tub)," she says. She also has the right application technique down: Most dermatologists say the best time to apply lotion is right after a bath or shower, when your skin is damp.

Ready to choose the body lotion that's right for you? Read on to find creams and lotions for all types of dry, itchy skin—there are even options for people with sensitive skin conditions, like eczema. If it's your feet that are particularly dry, check out the best foot creams to tackle that problem. And don't forget to give your dry lips some love with an Alex-approved lip mask for overnight and the best lip balms for during the day, too!