The key to tackling dry, scaly skin is exfoliation and hydration. The goal is trap as much moisture as possible on the surface of your skin without feeling like you’re caught in a never-ending rainstorm. The first thing to do is get rid of the dead and dry skin cells. Use a good exfoliating scrub such as sea salts or a brush or loofah in the shower or bath. The combination of the warm water and the scrub will increase blood circulation on the surface of your skin, preparing it to more readily accept your moisturizer. After an exfoliating treatment, your skin will glow and be more supple; the dry parched and scaly patches will disappear, and imperfections will be smoothed. Exfoliation also stimulates the renewal process of skin cells which creates newer and younger looking skin.