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Best body moisturiser recommendations for improving dry skin appearance in your fifties

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BadActors · 30/05/2026 18:40

Has anyone found a body moisturiser that helps improve the look of your skin? I’m 57 now and can see my skin’s looking drier. It’s also needs as much help as it can get just to look better.
can anyone recommend something?
thanks

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dudsville · 30/05/2026 18:43

Nivea blue pump. I always keep a bottle by the bed, by my desk, by the sofa, in the kitchen and in the bathroom, and I have a travel size in my work bag.

I have this by my bed too

UmberMoose · Yesterday 11:20

I have been maintaining my routine for quite sometime with La roche posay's moisturiser after some research and will share my routine here if that provides any help:
Morning:
Using water to wash your face,
Sebamed clear face gel,
LRP spf
Evening:
LRP moisturizer,
Tretinoin (0.1) from skinorac
Sebamed clear facial gel

pertbootywish · Yesterday 14:48

I always find myself going back to Beauty Pie’s Super Healthy Skin Deluxe Body Moisture Crème, it sinks in without leaving a greasy finish, is very moisturising and that feeling lasts all day. Plus it’s not got an overpowering scent so can be used with perfume.

Pennyfan · Yesterday 18:52

The best body moisturiser I’ve found is Dream Cream by Lush. I’ve tried to find others as good but I can’t so cough up the price-although it does last a long time if you get the big tub. I’m in my sixties and have soft skin-it’s fullof olive oil. it’s the only thing I want to buy from there.

Squirrelsnut · Yesterday 19:01

Aveeno.

Daisy62 · Yesterday 19:23

For me the key is using something daily or at least every other day, something that is easy to use and absorbs quickly and is affordable. My skin isn’t sensitive and any of the Nivea, Vaseline intensive care or Aveeno lotions are fine for me. I look for a pump bottle and a special offer.

Makingtherun · Yesterday 20:04

BashfulClam · 31/05/2026 20:47

When your skin is damp from the shower put oil on, baby oil, Aveeno, palmers, any body oil (olive oil also works). Rub it in then take off the excess with a towel and tour skin will glow.

Yes, I use good quality olive oil too. I have a Spanish friend who always uses it after being in the sun.

Natural and full of antioxidants.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321246#how-to-use

Olive oil for the skin: Benefits, uses, and risks

Olive oil helps moisturize dry skin and has many beneficial properties. Read about how to use it on the skin and the potential risks.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321246#how-to-use

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