try using an epilator then :)

Use some sort of moisturizer.

Try waxing or electrolisis.

I use conditioner instead of soap while shaving and it makes a big difference.

What you put in your skin (eat) is far more important to what you put on your skin. There are good fats that we need for healthy skin, hair, nails, etc. I do know know what you eat, but perhaps a supplement is all you need to improve the condition of your skin. http://www.ezilon.com/information/article_15721.shtml may be of some help. Of course with it being winter on half the planet (the norther half) dry skin season is due to lack of humidity in heated spaces. Drinking more fluids and adding humidity to the air may go much further for you. Shaving is bad for the skin, I don't care how careful you are, the act of scraping damages the outer layer of skin. since it is winter you most likely are wearing longer clothing, long skirts, pant suits, it is perfectly fine for you to skip razor shaving for a while, giving the skin a chance to fully heal. There are several alternatives to shaving, waxing (ouch) and then hair removals (ouch again) both of these tend, over time, to reduce the need for hair removal as often. Also, shaving is a fine art-form, it is a balance between running the blade the least amount of times over the skin and getting a close shave. Repeated 'scraping' leads to more damage to the skin than the single pass. While the single pass may leave 'stubble', it is ofter easier on the skin than repeated passes to remove the stubble. You might want to consider an electric shaver, they get a close shave without doing as much damage to the skin.