Do you experience flaky, dry, itchy skin on your legs? Keeping the skin barrier hydrated can help to prevent dry legs and here we reveal the best creams and body oils to use when moisturising your legs.
WHY DO I GET DRY LEGS IN WINTER?
It’s perfectly normal for the skin on your legs to feel extremely dry in winter thanks to varying temperatures and the drying effect of central heating. It is also all too easy to forget to moisturise your legs when they are hidden away under tights and trousers.
Other causes of dry skin on your legs include:
- Taking hot showers
- Irritation from clothing or products with SLS
- Shaving and hair removal
- Natural skin ageing
- Pre-existing health conditions e.g. diabetes, eczema and dermatitis
HOW TO PREVENT DRY SKIN ON LEGS
Dry, itchy legs are crying out for moisture and can instantly be nourished with a body lotion or body oil. By knowing the best way to apply dry skin body care you can maximise the amount of moisture you lock into the skin and ensure your skin care is absorbed quickly.
HOW TO APPLY A BODY OIL TO SOOTHE LEGS:
Body oils deliver liquid nourishment for the skin and should be applied daily straight after showering or bathing. Massage a generous amount of oil into the skin whilst it is still damp to lock in intense hydration and leave dry skin feeling soft.
HOW TO APPLY A BODY LOTION TO SOOTHE LEGS:
Despite being much thicker than body oils, body lotions should be applied to the skin in a similar way. Once the skin is clean and dry, apply a small amount of lotion to the legs and massage it into the skin using light circular movements. Read more
