On the more expensive end of the market, La Roche-Posay does a Lipikar range recommended for atopic dermatitis and eczema. Our tester, who suffers from very dry skin, found it light and non-greasy, but it quietly did the job. The cream contains one of nature's best dry skin fighters, shea butter (also available in many other, cheaper products) as well as canola oil, glycerin and glycine.

Another thing to watch in your skincare regime is how often, for how long, and at what temperature you bath or shower. Hot water is a serious aggravator, so you should keep exposure to a minimum. You will even find that showering in cold or lukewarm water will give you some relief.

With all that deprivation, it's important to remember that there are some treats you can enjoy that will benefit your skin.

Spirit One Spa at the Radisson offers a treatment especially for dry skin. Although it is not recommended for people who suffer from eczema or dermatitis, for people who suffer consistently dry skin the Cleopatra Milk Bath may be just the ticket to a softer skin.

The special slipper-shaped bath used at the Radisson is filled with water containing a milk protein and you're left to soak for up to half an hour in the moisture-filled water. The bath also has an inbuilt Jacuzzi, so it's a seriously luxurious experience.

The spa also offers a dry flotation treatment, which involves a therapist brushing your body with frangipani oil to get rid of stray skin cells, then coating you in the moisture-rich oil and coconut powder. While the treatment is mainly designed to relax, there's no doubt that half an hour of soaking up the oil while wrapped in plastic and floating on a waterbed will soften your skin. The therapist will also coat you with Elemis body lotion afterwards.

If your problem persists, seek the advice of a dermatologist, who may recommend steroid cream or other remedies.

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