If you are tired of rough dry cracked skin during the winter months, then read on.  I am going to show you how to you can get softer skin and smoother skin by following some simple every day tips.  The first and probably most important thing you need to do as apply a skin cream to your entire body.  This is especially important to do after you bathe, since this is when your skin will become very dry.  Make sure you avoid hot showers or baths, because this will suck all of the moisturizer out of your skin causing it to dry our very quickly.  It’s almost impossible to have soft skin if you are dry!