Dry Skin Emergency? CeraVe’s Skincident Hotline Can Help

by | Feb 9, 2026 | Anti-aging

Dry Skin Emergency? CeraVe’s Skincident Hotline Can Help

Winter brings its fair share of qualms, but few are as universally familiar as dry skin. As temperatures continue to reach all-time lows far and wide, drugstore skin care darling CeraVe has come to the rescue with the “Skincident Hotline,” a real, working number you can call when your skin takes a turn for the worse.

A “skincident,” as described by the brand, “is the unexpected moment when dry skin makes an unwanted appearance—like when you cross your legs and your ankles look desert-dry, or that awkward handshake where hands feel cracked and parched.” The play on words may be tongue-in-cheek, but the concept isn’t a gimmick.

The Skincident Hotline runs Monday through Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. ET. During live hours, callers can receive expert moisturization advice and, while supplies last, a free full-size CeraVe body moisturizer to combat your dry skin woes. Outside of those hours, a 24/7 pre-recorded experience is available, featuring tips from Evansville, IN dermatologist and CeraVe partner Dylan Greeney, MD, along with information on the brand’s body-care lineup.

The Skincident Hotline will be available to dial through February 27 at 844-SKINCIDENT (844-754-6243), leaving just enough time to help skin hang on through winter’s final stretch. And if you’re phone-shy, NewBeauty spoke with Dr. Greeney for a deeper dive into what everyone needs to know about dry skin. Press play on the video below to watch the conversation in full.