{"id":573260,"date":"2025-11-16T02:58:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T02:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/573260\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T02:58:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T02:58:45","slug":"keeping-skin-supple-is-the-key-to-anti-ageing-everywhere-say-dermatologists-now-beauty-guru-rosie-green-picks-her-10-best-body-lotions-that-tackle-everything-from-descaling-and-chicken-skin-to-itche","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/573260\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping skin supple is the key to anti-ageing everywhere, say dermatologists. Now beauty guru ROSIE GREEN picks her 10 best body lotions that tackle everything from descaling and chicken skin to itches and eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In news that will shock no one anywhere, moisturising our bodies makes skin look better and feel softer. It\u2019s also widely accepted that, thanks to the power of touch and smell, it improves our mood. Now there\u2019s increased evidence that regular application has health gains that go far beyond that \u2013 even helping to prevent serious illness.<\/p>\n

Dermatologist Dr Alexis Granite, of the Skinesis Clinic in London<\/a>, is an advocate of body lotion. She says the simple act of massaging it in \u2018stimulates our nerve fibres to release oxytocin and dopamine and reduce cortisol levels\u2019. In fact, she adds, studies have indicated those who moisturise have shown \u2018a decrease in depression<\/a> and anxiety\u2019 and an improved ability to \u2018withstand stress\u2019.<\/p>\n

On the flipside, Dr Granite believes that neglecting your body\u2019s skin can have \u2018invisible repercussions\u2019 on your wider health. She cites The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Ageing, which says that when our skin becomes \u2018photo aged, diseased or damaged\u2019 it releases chemicals that lead to disruption or inflammation in the body. \u2018This is called inflamm-ageing.\u2019<\/p>\n

According to Dr Granite, this kind of compromised, irritated, infected skin has been linked to \u2018increased risk of type 2 diabetes<\/a>* and cardiovascular disease**\u2019. She adds, \u2018It is also believed such inflammation can potentially contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.\u2019 Dr Granite has also found evidence that chronic inflammatory skin conditions (such as atopic eczema) are linked to a small but increased risk of dementia. Big claims, we know, but Dr Granite backs them up with scientific studies.<\/p>\n

So keeping our skin happy has never been more pressing.<\/p>\n

Dr Granite suggests \u2018avoiding hot showers, patting skin dry with a towel rather than rubbing it, and using a mild shower gel\u2019. Then she advises choosing a body lotion \u2018rich in hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or amino acids\u2019 to help the skin \u2018retain water and repair existing damage\u2019.<\/p>\n

Here I share my top ten troubleshooters from the dozens of body lotions I\u2019ve been sent.<\/p>\n

Best for rough skin \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never set much store by body serums, finding them too faffy for minor results. That was until trying this one. It hydrates my skin better than the majority of lotions and creams I\u2019ve tried, with a light and supremely spreadable texture, so my bottle lasts for ages. Urea gently exfoliates, so skin texture improves with use \u2013 and I don\u2019t feel greasy afterwards.<\/p>\n

Best for keratosis pilaris (\u2018chicken skin\u2019) \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

I have a colleague who has had keratosis pilaris (small bumps on the skin caused by a keratin build-up blocking the hair follicles) for as long as she can remember. And while Ameliorate is known as the go-to brand for smoothing \u2018chicken skin\u2019, its original lotion left her underwhelmed. This, on the other hand, she called \u2018pure wonder in a tub\u2019. She now uses it once a week to keep bumps at bay. The smell, she warns, is a bit nappy-rash cream, but the results are worth it.<\/p>\n

Best for itchy, tight skin \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

Sometimes a scented body lotion sends my skin a bit funny. When I\u2019m feeling run down I reach for this calming, unscented cream, which relieves any discomfort. It helps rebuild the skin barrier and keeps my limbs supple.<\/p>\n

Best for giving limbs sheen \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

There is nothing that I love more than feeling silky and smooth \u2013 slippery like a dolphin is my goal. This, by Rihanna\u2019s Fenty brand, is the richest cream I\u2019ve ever used, and I love it. Plus it gives your limbs a beautiful healthy sheen. If it\u2019s good enough for RiRi\u2026<\/p>\n

Best for value for money \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

This is often on sale in Boots, and when it is I have been known to buy it in bulk \u2013 and I mean bulk. Unscented, it soaks in deliciously and isn\u2019t sticky. The colloidal oat complex soothes any itchy or angry patches, too. Sometimes I add a body oil on top to really seal in all the goodness.<\/p>\n

Best for descaling shins \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

This formula is very user-friendly. It feels satisfyingly unctuous but absorbs in seconds. It has a vaguely medicinal smell that only adds to the efficacious vibe. Shea butter, avocado oil, glycerin and ceramides hydrate and blitz shin dandruff to make limbs look years younger. A bottle lasts ages and is a staple on my bedside table.<\/p>\n

Best for eczema-prone skin \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

I gave this to a colleague whose entire family suffers from eczema. Now it\u2019s the only cream she trusts on her skin and it\u2019s won over the rest of her brood, too. She reports that it sinks in quickly, isn\u2019t sticky, keeps their bodies well moisturised and is excellent for sensitivity.<\/p>\n

Best for sensitive skin \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

This dermatologist-approved brand offers great value for money and this lotion, containing hyaluronic acid and ceramides, is ideal for very dry and eczema-prone skin. It works well on all generations (I\u2019ve tested it on toddlers and octogenarians) and leaves skin feeling hydrated, smooth and soft. It absorbs fast without leaving any sticky residue.<\/p>\n

Best for spa vibes \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

As soon as you rub this mousse into your skin it turns into a rich, moisturising oil, but doesn\u2019t leave you feeling oily or slimy. It also smells like a spa \u2013 so it\u2019s relaxing to put on, even if you\u2019re in the gym changing room.<\/p>\n

Best for everyday hydration \"\" <\/a> <\/p>\n

This whole range smells good enough to eat (my faves are the Watermelon, Mango and Coconut scents) and leaves my skin feeling very hydrated with minimal effort (absorption is fast!). Made with glycerin and shea butter, the moisturising effects really last. If I apply it at bedtime my skin still feels soft throughout the next day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":573261,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[2373,32714,92,17776,105,388,172728,16,15,171091],"class_list":{"0":"post-573260","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-health","8":"tag-affiliated","9":"tag-commercebeauty","10":"tag-dailymail","11":"tag-editorial-impulse","12":"tag-health","13":"tag-lifestyle","14":"tag-lifestylebeauty","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom","17":"tag-you-mag"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115557141496395753","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=573260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/573260\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/573261"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=573260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=573260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=573260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}