The cold weather can leave your skin looking dull and dehydrated so now the summer weather is here it's time to get it looking and feeling great.
We've enlisted our in-house beauty team to share their top picks of the best body moisturisers that are filled with ingredients that will elevate pesky dry, flaky skin many of us are prone to.
Plus Dermatologist, Dr Susan Mayou, has shared her top tips on on how to improve the condition of your skin:
Wear suncream on your body. "Even a small amount of daily sun exposure without protection can cause premature ageing – which can lead to a reduction in skin elasticity," says Dr Susan. On your body that means saggy knees and upper arms!
Fake tan. If you’re a regular faker, make sure you’re exfoliating well between applications, as the ingredients that tint your skin can also make it more dry and patchy.
Eczema. If you have persistent dryness, especially on your upper arms and hands, you may have eczema – a condition that causes skin to become red and flakey. If so, be careful to opt for hypoallergenic lotions.
Exercise. "Regular exercise improves muscle tone, which helps support skin and also boost elasticity," says Dr Susan. Try incorporating a weekly pilates or yoga, to help keep your skin firm.
1. Nivea Body Soufflé Cherry Blossom Moisturiser, £9.99
Beauty ed Octavia says: ‘It smells of floral heaven!
"It’s light and leaves my skin soft but without any hint of stickiness, and the scent lingers for ages.’
2. Garnier Organic Argan Multi-Use Rescue Balm, £7.99
Tester Sian says: "This gave me just what I was looking for: long-lasting hydration without feeling sticky.
"It has a light scent of argan oil and melts into the skin very quickly. My skin feels much more comfortable from using it."
3. Dove DermaSpa Midnight Melting Body Balm, £4.95
Beauty writer Zoe says: "The texture is thicker than I expected, but it does melt in quickly, so didn’t take much working in.
"Love the lavender scent, and it’s made my skin feel a lot softer.’
4. Weleda Skin Food Body Butter, £18.95
Beauty director Lynne says: "More like a putty than a regular body butter, but despite being so thick it absorbed quickly.
"The botanical scent was light and pleasant, and within a week my dry shins were far smoother.’
5. Cetraben Natural Oatmeal Cream, £6.99
Tester Izzy says: "I could tell from the first application that I liked this.
"I have really dry skin, but this feels like a substantial moisturiser that absorbs well and fast. It left my skin looking calm and healthy and feeling silky smooth.’
6. Kind Natured Moisturising Coconut & Monoi Body Lotion, £5.99
Octavia says: "It smooths on beautifully, sinks in like a dream, smells gloriously of sunshine and coconuts, and left no tacky residue, so I could put on tights immediately."
7. Almond Milk & Honey Body Lotion, £8.50
Features writer Rosie says: "This smells amazing, without being sickly sweet.
"It has a light texture that goes on easily, but somehow manages to moisturise as if it’s a much heavier cream. It keeps my skin soft all day, and I’m hooked!"
8. Vichy Ideal Body Balm, £18
Zoe says: "I’m not usually keen on thick cream – I hate how the product gets under my nails – but THIS I love.
"It sinks in so quickly and makes my skin feel unbelievably soft. It also has a subtle, pearlescent finish that makes dull skin look healthier."
