CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
19 fl oz
- Ceramides
- Hyaluronic acid
- Glycerin
- Fragrance-free
A light, fragrance-free ceramide lotion that spreads easily over arms, legs and torso, for daily use after bathing.
Indoor drying stress · updated daily
Indoor drying stress near you, and the skin care that matches it
Heated winter air pulls water from your skin. See today's Dry Skin Index for your area, then choose lotions, creams and humidifiers matched to that level.
Check today's forecast of indoor drying stresses across the USA
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Your care level, step by step
Each step keeps the ones before it, and the Dry Skin Index tells you when to take the next one. Many homes climb from fall into winter and step back down in spring.
First Alert shelf
See all First Alert picks →DSI 4 is where dry skin can start to form indoors. Make moisturizing a daily step, soon after bathing while skin is still slightly damp. Look for water-binding ingredients such as glycerin or urea, and choose a texture you will actually use: a lotion spreads easily over arms, legs and torso.
The Dry Skin Index tells you when to step up your routine. Choose the product by where your skin is dry, how it feels, and a texture you will keep using. How to choose a moisturizer →
Keep from lower levels: moisturizing wash.
We may earn a commission when you buy through these links. Skin-care picks are chosen by ingredients first; humidifiers by type and upkeep. How we choose
Product + habit
Lotion works best if you keep using it. Guide tells you when.
The right product is half of good skin care. The other half is using it steadily through the dry months. Free Guide Lite sends a short weekly email with your area's Dry Skin Index and the care step that matches it, so your routine keeps pace with the air in your home.
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1–3 weeks
Benefits fade when you stop
When people stopped moisturizing one side of the face, dryness came back within about one to three weeks.
Maul et al., Dermatology and Therapy, 2020 (opens PubMed in a new tab)8 weeks
A steady routine helps older skin
In Berlin nursing homes, a moisturizing wash plus lotion twice a day reduced skin dryness within eight weeks.
Hahnel et al., International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2017 (opens PubMed in a new tab)30% → 56%
Weather reminders build the habit
Daily reminders paired with local weather nearly doubled how often people used sunscreen.
Armstrong et al., Archives of Dermatology, 2009 (opens PubMed in a new tab)
Enhanced Care · DSI 6 and up
Humidifiers for the driest weeks
Lotions help your skin cope with dry air. A humidifier changes the air. Aim for about 40 to 50% humidity where you sleep.
| Type | Best for | Why it matters | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaporative | Bedrooms and homes with hard water | A fan blows air through a wet wick. Output slows as the room gets more humid, so it is hard to over-humidify, and there is no white mineral dust. | Replace or rinse the wick as the maker directs. |
| Ultrasonic cool mist | Quiet rooms and small spaces | Very quiet. Minerals in tap water can settle as white dust, so use distilled water. Pair it with a humidistat or hygrometer so it does not overshoot. | Empty, rinse and dry the tank daily; clean weekly. |
| Warm mist | Adults-only rooms | Boils water before releasing it, so the mist is warm. Uses more electricity, and the hot water is a burn risk around children and pets. | Descale regularly. |
Why dry skin starts with indoor air
You may notice tight, rough skin days later, but the setup starts earlier: outdoor air gets drier, heating lowers indoor humidity, and skin loses water more readily. The Dry Skin Index turns that physics into a care signal.
1. Outdoor air
Cold or dry weather
2. Your home
Heating lowers humidity
3. Your skin
Stronger drying gradient
4. Dry Skin Index
A 0–10 care signal
Free Dermidia Guide Lite
Keep up with your care level each week
- Today's DSI and a seven-day outlook for your saved ZIP code
- An optional weekly email with your area's Dry Skin Index
- One care tip for the week ahead
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Dermidia offers care recommendations, not medical advice. If you have eczema, diabetes, poor circulation, immune suppression, open cracks, bleeding, signs of infection, or persistent itching, follow your clinician's plan and seek medical advice.
Picks last reviewed November 2026.