I just read in a magazine that lavender oil (essential oil) is really good for dry skin. Somehow it knows what areas to hydrate and what areas to leave alone. Of course each skin type is a little different, but it's helped my dry face skin!! I can't do any lotions on my face (acne, too sensative amongst other reasons) and using lavender oil alone has given my nice hydrated skin again! Yipe! I;ve also read that lavender in your bath water (warm not hot) is good for dry skin as well as lavender put into whatever skin lotion you like best. There are many natural aternatives! Just avoid anything with alcohol in it, alcohol is bad for you for many reasons. In my area there's a brand called Burt Bee's that has all natural honey/beeswax based items. It might be worth looking into.
God bless you, and may you be healed in the name of Jesus.