Body cream

Body cream is an important part of daily skin care, especially when the skin is dry, tight, rough, prone to flaking or discomfort. Regular hydration helps body skin feel softer, more elastic and more comfortable to the touch, especially after showering, during cold weather or when the skin dries out easily.

Within the Body care products category, creams, balms and emollient products are chosen according to skin type and degree of dryness. For normal to dry skin, lighter textures may often be enough, while very dry and atopic-prone skin may benefit more from richer balms, cerates and emollient formulas.

Body cream is most often applied after showering, to clean and dry skin, when the skin needs additional care the most. With dry and sensitive skin, aggressive soaps, very hot water and rough towel rubbing should be avoided.

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Who is body cream for?

• People with dry, tight, rough or flaky body skin
• Daily skin hydration after showering
• Skin care during winter, after bathing, showering or frequent contact with water
• People with very dry and atopic-prone skin, with products chosen according to skin needs
• Complementing a body care routine with mild cleansing products and regular hydration

How to choose body cream?

If you need daily care for dry body skin in a larger pack, Uriage Xemose C8 balm 500 ml can be a good choice. It is suitable for people who need regular hydration and a longer-lasting feeling of comfort.

For very dry and atopic-prone skin that needs a richer texture, Uriage Xemose C8 cerate 200 ml can be selected. Cerate is a good choice when the skin needs more intensive emollient care and a protective feeling on the skin surface.

If you want an emollient balm for intensive dry skin care, view A-Derma Exomega Control emollient balm 200 ml. It is intended for a skin care routine when the skin needs soothing, softness and a better feeling of comfort.

How to use body cream properly?

Body cream is best applied after showering, to clean and dry skin. The product is applied with gentle movements, in a sufficient amount, especially to areas that are most often dry: lower legs, elbows, knees, arms, back and sides of the body.

With very dry skin, cream or balm can be applied once or twice daily, according to need and the manufacturer’s instructions. For a better effect, combining it with a mild shower gel, oil or syndet product that does not dry out the skin is recommended.

Body cream and dry skin

Dry body skin may occur due to genetics, cold weather, frequent showering, aggressive soaps, heating, air conditioning or a natural tendency of the skin to lose moisture. When the skin becomes tight, rough or prone to flaking, moisturizing and emollient care should be increased.

Body creams may help the skin look better cared for and reduce the feeling of dryness and discomfort. For additional reading about skin care and ingredients often associated with skin elasticity and appearance, view the blog article Best collagen for skin against wrinkles.

Pharmacist’s advice

Apply body cream regularly, especially after showering, when the skin needs additional hydration. With dry and atopic-prone skin, choose richer emollient formulas and avoid aggressive soaps, very hot water and rough skin rubbing. If severe itching, redness, pain, sores, oozing, skin cracking, swelling or changes that worsen and recur appear, seek advice from a dermatologist, doctor or pharmacist.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Body care products
• Uriage Xemose C8 balm 500 ml
• Uriage Xemose C8 cerate 200 ml
• A-Derma Exomega Control emollient balm 200 ml
• Best collagen for skin against wrinkles