8 MARCH 2003, Page 63

Q. My problem is that my skin is very drylooking,

a bit like crêpe paper, even though I am only 15. I am always slathering on moisturiser, but then the skin goes back to looking cfepey again a couple of hours later.

E.F., London SW3 A. Teenagers often make the mistake of shampooing their hair while in the bath or in a shower. Shampoo is very drying to the skin. Ideally, you should wash your hair either in a basin or with your head cocked over the side of the bath as you use a shower spray. In this way, you will minimise epidermal contact with shampoo.