Dry skin is irritating for many reasons. It can crack, itch, and flake off of your body like dandruff. It’s typical for dry skin to come and go with the seasons, but it can linger when specific skin conditions come into play. Thankfully, since dry skin is so commonplace, there are a number of effective remedies to choose from. Read on to discover the secrets for taking your skin from dull and dry to silky smooth. 

What causes dry skin on the legs? 

Have you ever noticed that dry skin tends to appear most often on your legs? The apparent explanation is that your legs lack moisture and simply need a rich, lathering lotion. The fact is that dry skin may result from several factors like using the wrong products, changes in the climate, your hygiene habits, sun exposure, and more. 

Dry skin is often exacerbated during winter when your lips chap and your legs look ashy. The chill of winter zaps the air of any moisture or humidity which in turn takes a toll on your skin. 

Some skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis can cause dryness and flakiness year-round. 

DIY Tips for treating dry skin at home

Try dry brushing

Boost blood flow and improve circulation by introducing dry brushing into your personal care regimen. Use a dry brush before showering and sweep the bristles in an upward motion, toward your heart. There’s no need to apply much pressure. Instead, let the stiff bristles of a dry brush do the work for you. Exfoliate and deeply detoxify the skin with this simple switch in your routine. 

Bathe with warm water

Whether you’re returning just returning home after a rainy day or sore from a challenging workout, there’s nothing like a steaming hot shower. Soothing as it might be, bathing with warm water is much better for the health of your skin. Scalding hot water will strip your skin of its natural oils, leaving it dry like a desert. 

Reduce your time in the shower

Besides turning down the temp, you can also shorten the amount of time you spend in the shower. Prolonged exposure to hot water can aggravate dry skin, especially for those with skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. We recommend showering for 10-15 minutes max. Not only will this habit support healthy skin, but you’ll also be doing your part for the environment by conserving a vital resource. 

How to get rid of dry skin on legs overnight

The dry skin drought is officially over! Say “Sayōnara” to dryness and “Bonjour” to skin that glistens and glows. Moody Sisters offers a selection of body care that act fast to relieve dry, itchy skin. Take this 1-2 approach to get rid of dry skin overnight!

Step 1: Use a Body Scrub

Sometimes the solution to dry skin is a good scrub-a-dub. Exfoliate your dead, dry skin in the shower to give yourself instantly smooth skin.

Step 2: Moisturize your skin daily 

You can dry brush and exfoliate all you want, but it won’t make a difference if you skip moisturizing. A good body butter or lotion should provide long-lasting relief for dry skin without leaving behind a greasy residue.

If you have extremely dry, rough skin start by using a daily body butter or cream.

If you have flaky skin use a daily body lotion or cream.