and as someone pointed out to me years ago, healthy skin helps keep you healthy by providing yet another germ barrier.

I Have very dry skin but I can tell when I am getting dehydrated over a period of time, because it will start flaking in spite of all the Nivea lotion.

One other difference I have found is using an natural organic shower wash with shea butter, sunflower oil, rosemary, thyme,calendula and various other essential oils helps keep me clean on a daily basis without drying the skin plus it saves me having to buy shampoo.

It is produced by a tri athelete using all natural and organic ingredients. Check out the website at www.gotskin.com- skin care for atheletes.

just my $.02 worth.