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Cream to get rid of deep set crack marks on legs?

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Eesha · 16/04/2021 13:14

So i used to be pretty poor with moisturizing my legs in the past as no one saw them but i really want to improve its dry condition now as i can see the old crack marks from before. Any tips?

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redcandlelight · 16/04/2021 13:15

crack marks as in scars?
or crack marks as dry skin? for that you can exfoliate with a body scrub.

Eesha · 16/04/2021 13:16

Scars really

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Lucked · 16/04/2021 13:28

Cracks can caused just be dry skin- think cracked heels. Your GP/practice nurse may be able to prescribe something so might be worth speaking to them first especially if it is possible you have an underling problem like diabetes.

You are not going to be able to solve it overnight with a soak and exfoliate.

I would look into a high percentage urea cream perhaps even one meant for feet/heels. Once you have used it for a while (say a week) have a warm bath and then exfoliate gently with cloth. Carry this on for weeks reducing how much you use the urea or reducing the percentage of urea in the cream. If your skin is getting inflamed switched to using a plain moisturiser for a bit and then try a lower percentage urea or use it more sparingly like 2-3 times a week.

Your skin will be sensitive so be careful with sun exposure etc.

Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 16/04/2021 13:39

Cerave SA cream and SPF in the day.

FreeButtonBee · 16/04/2021 17:15

That cerave SA cream is excellent. It is quite thick and doesn’t feel at all luxurious to put on but my! After a week of regular use your skin feels like silk. Total holy grail. I will keep one nice scented body lotion for going out but this is the daily workhorse.

Blahblahblahyadayadayada · 16/04/2021 19:47

FreeButtonBee isn’t it just! Great for my feet and sorted out some very deep cracks from dry, dry skin on my big toes.

Karmatime · 16/04/2021 20:20

I just got some Ameliorate, it smells horrid but wow my legs feel so smooth and firm. It’s got lactic acid which accounts for both the smell and the results I think.

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