{"id":669643,"date":"2026-10-30T07:30:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/669643\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T07:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T07:30:12","slug":"my-legs-are-constantly-dry-and-flaky-here-are-the-products-that-actually-work-the-irish-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/669643\/","title":{"rendered":"My legs are constantly dry and flaky. Here are the products that actually work \u2013 The Irish Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

The body care category of beauty<\/a> has exploded in recent years. Once upon a time, the only choice to make was between body wash or soap, but now there are shower oils, shower creams, body scrubs, exfoliants and much more.<\/p>\n

Choice is a great thing, but when it comes to the products I actually use, I am boringly consistent. There are a handful I buy over and over again and regularly recommend. <\/p>\n

As someone with perennially parched skin, my focus is always on moisture and, to a lesser extent, soothing irritation and sensitivity. My legs in particular seem to be constantly dry, but there are certain products that have helped them feel more comfortable and hydrated.<\/p>\n

Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil\"BiodermaBioderma Atoderm Shower Oil (\u20ac25 for 1L from millies.ie) <\/p>\n

Starting in the shower, I\u2019m a long-time fan of Bioderma Atoderm Shower Oil (\u20ac25 for 1L from millies.ie). Not only is it luxurious to use, but it\u2019s also affordable for the amount of product you get, and a dab hand at soothing dry, irritated skin. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve interviewed many dermatologists, skin doctors and experts over the years and so many have referenced this as one of the products they recommend to clients with eczema, significant dryness and general irritation on the body.<\/p>\n

Saltair Serum Body Wash\"SaltairSaltair Serum Body Wash (\u20ac19.55 for 500ml from Space NK) <\/p>\n

A couple of months ago, I came across a reasonably new and very affordable brand called Saltair. They have a wide range of body products, but I\u2019m particularly enamoured of their body washes (\u20ac19.55 for 500ml from Space NK). <\/p>\n

They\u2019re light and nourishing, affordable and they smell absolutely delicious \u2013 my favourite scents are Salt Water Vanilla and Coral Coast. <\/p>\n

Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment\"DrDr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment (\u20ac65 for a pack of eight treatments from Brown Thomas) <\/p>\n

When it comes to exfoliation, I\u2019m a huge fan of the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Daily Peel Pads (\u20ac24 for a pack of five from Brown Thomas) but I also love the ones they have for the body. <\/p>\n

Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment (\u20ac65 for a pack of eight treatments from Brown Thomas) are excellent for stubborn dry patches and helping to unclog pores and ingrown hairs, as well as for exfoliating heels, elbows and other tougher areas of skin.<\/p>\n

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They\u2019re undeniably expensive, so for a more affordable alternative I always keep a bottle of The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner on hand (\u20ac14.40 from Boots). <\/p>\n

A few drops on a cotton pad swiped over dry, flaky areas like legs, elbows, knees and ankles can work wonders. Just make sure the skin isn\u2019t overly sensitised at the time of use, as an exfoliator will only irritate it further.<\/p>\n

Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Scrub\"CaudalieCaudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Scrub (\u20ac26 from Space NK) <\/p>\n

The other type of exfoliating body product I love is a scrub, the more luxurious and spa-like the better \u2013 I\u2019ve long been beholden to the charms of Caudalie Vinosculpt Crushed Scrub (\u20ac26 from Space NK). <\/p>\n

It has a beautiful texture; thick, rich and sugary. It\u2019s gentle, but highly effective at sloughing away dead skin cells and smoothing the skin, and it smells beautiful. I find it particularly good for buffing and polishing the skin, or for removing the remnants of fake tan.<\/p>\n

Necessaire The Body Serum (\u20ac55 from Space NK)\"NecessaireNecessaire The Body Serum (\u20ac55 from Space NK) <\/p>\n

If you struggle with dryness or dehydration, especially on the legs like me, adding an additional product underneath your moisturiser, like a serum, can be a game changer. <\/p>\n

I especially love N\u00e9cessaire The Body Serum (\u20ac55 from Space NK). It\u2019s lightweight and gentle, but still feels rich and soothing on the skin. It\u2019s perfect during the summer as it\u2019s lighter and thinner, and equally brilliant in winter when layered underneath a body moisturiser of choice.<\/p>\n

Eucerin Atocontrol Calming Balm \"EucerinEucerin Atocontrol Calming Balm (\u20ac19.99 from Boots) <\/p>\n

And when it comes to body moisturiser, there\u2019s only one I buy again and again \u2013 Eucerin Atocontrol Calming Balm (\u20ac19.99 from Boots).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a little richer and thicker than other options on the market, but I love it so much. It\u2019s instantly soothing and calming and quenches dry skin immediately and for hours post application. A particularly great one, again, if you deal with eczema, dehydration or very tight, dry irritated skin.<\/p>\n

This week I\u2019m loving \u2026 Sol de Janeiro Intense Perfume Mists\"SolSol de Janeiro Intense Perfume Mists (\u20ac34 each from Space NK) <\/p>\n

Sol de Janeiro has grown up and become a little moodier, a little darker, a little sexier. With its new Intense Perfume Mists (\u20ac34 each from Space NK), expect deeper, richer interpretations of Cheirosa 91, Cheirosa 59 and Cheirosa 62, along with the new amber floral Cheirosa 74 \u2013 my personal favourite. Juicy orange, pineapple, bergamot, pink pepper and vanilla bean, among other scents, intermingle to create something that smells like sundown on the beach, at the end of a summer party, when you find yourself thinking, gosh, what a night.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The body care category of beauty has exploded in recent years. Once upon a time, the only choice…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":669644,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[1902,631,61,60,709,80],"class_list":["post-669643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-technology","tag-beauty","tag-for-you","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-magazine","tag-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=669643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/669643\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/669644"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=669643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=669643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=669643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}