Body Moisturisers

Concerned about dry skin on your body? Before shopping for body moisturisers, it’s important to understand the differences between hydrating and moisturising body lotions.

Contrary to popular belief, hydrating and moisturising body products actually serve different purposes. Hydrating body lotions focus on replenishing the skin’s water content and improving its overall hydration levels. On the other hand, moisturising lotions and creams aim to lock in moisture and prevent dryness by creating a protective barrier on your skin’s surface. Both types of body moisturisers work well for dry skin, so the choice depends on your individual needs and preferences.

Sun damage, temperature changes and hot showers can cause your skin to become dry and flaky. This can also cause your skin to become more prone to developing creases, wrinkles and rough patches. But fret not, because all you need are hydrating and moisturising body lotions to rescue your skin and keep dryness at bay.

Hydrating lotions are actually part of a larger umbrella known as body moisturisers. Body moisturisers come in various textures, such as creams, balms, oils, serums and lotions. Milky and lightweight, hydrating body lotions melt quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky or greasy residue.

The Moisture Rich Body Lotion is loaded with a nourishing blend of Raspberry, Shea, Oat and Tamarind extracts to deliver intense moisture to dry skin. This non-oily moisturising body lotion leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth upon application, and it also energises the skin, thanks to the high levels of flavonoids and Vitamin C.

Other body moisturisers contain active ingredients that penetrate into the deeper layers of the skin to hydrate and repair dry skin. One of the products that women love is Renew-Plus Body Serum, a concentrated, anti-wrinkle body serum that helps to restore smoothness, firmness and radiance of young-looking skin. Enriched with cell-renewing Water Lily extract, this hydrating body moisturiser helps eliminate dry, flaky cells, while restoring smoothness and density to sagging or dry skin, making it a must-have hydration boost for dry skin.

Body balms have a slightly thicker texture, making them great body moisturisers for dry skin as they lock in moisture and prevent dehydration. Say goodbye to dry, flaky skin with the Tonic Body Balm, formulated with high-performing botanical ingredients and essential oils to tone and comfort dry skin. For best results, apply this moisturising body balm daily after showering, concentrating on the dry parts of your body.

While Clarins’ body moisturisers are effective in repairing dry skin, we don’t recommend using them as a replacement for facial creams.

Body moisturisers aren’t designed for the face, because they are naturally thicker in consistency to protect the skin on your body. The skin on your face is much thinner than the rest of your body, and facial moisturisers are specifically created to suit the biological structure of your face.

This is why skincare experts always suggest using facial moisturisers for the face, and body moisturisers for the body.

Find out more on how to prevent dry skin on your body with our body care tips.