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Best creams or oils for dry, crepey skin after weight loss

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Thelondonone · 11/07/2026 13:44

IVe lost a bit of weight and noticed my arms and legs are a bit dry and crepey. I appreciate that no creams or oils are going to make much difference but I’d be grateful for recommendations for a cream or oil that might help.

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DementiaDilemma · 11/07/2026 14:41

I keep seeing a Korean product called Skincu popping up on my social media which is an oil meant to tackle this very thing. It has great reviews (don't they always!) so I've ordered some to try. Hopefully it won't be a total waste of money.

Placestogo · 11/07/2026 14:56

Im using Aveeno daily moisturising cream and it has improved the appearance of my skin. I would think any moisturiser would do the job…
What really made a lot of difference was yoga and Pilates.. after 6 months of 3 times a week, i have arm definition now!!! (I lost 4 stones with MJ and started put with very jiggly arms)

Thelondonone · 12/07/2026 08:50

DementiaDilemma · 11/07/2026 14:41

I keep seeing a Korean product called Skincu popping up on my social media which is an oil meant to tackle this very thing. It has great reviews (don't they always!) so I've ordered some to try. Hopefully it won't be a total waste of money.

Flit was this that prompted this post-please let me know what it’s like!

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ccccccccc · 13/07/2026 16:03

Placestogo · 11/07/2026 14:56

Im using Aveeno daily moisturising cream and it has improved the appearance of my skin. I would think any moisturiser would do the job…
What really made a lot of difference was yoga and Pilates.. after 6 months of 3 times a week, i have arm definition now!!! (I lost 4 stones with MJ and started put with very jiggly arms)

I'm older (74) and have dry skin anyway. I also use Aveeno, but use their "Skin Relief" moisturising lotion which is meant for very dry skin.

MyHorseAndMe · 13/07/2026 16:13

Anything that is good for dry skin. I found good old E45 worked wonders

Lexy2345 · 13/07/2026 16:20

Vaseline Intensive Care Mature Skin Rejuvenation works wonders and isn’t expensive either. Smells lovely and clean.

DementiaDilemma · 03/08/2026 14:08

@Thelondonone The Skincu came (I ordered 2 bottles). The bottles are smaller than I expected at only 100ml each. The oil itself is nice enough, goes on well, isn't sticky and smells nice but the first bottle only lasted around 10 days and as it can apparently take a couple of months to see results, I'm not sure it's the best value for money. I will use the 2nd bottle, but I probably won't order more as even on a deal it's a lot of money for the amount you get.

HeidiLite · 03/08/2026 14:27

moisturising in general makes a massive difference for my post-weightloss skin, it is immediately less crepey if slathered in lotion. What kind of lotion does not seem to make a huge difference, I've tried all sorts and I can't say that any of the alleged skin firming and tightening ones were any better than general moisturisers.
After trying a ton of different ones, my current favourites are NUXE and Sol de Janeiro Badalada range. Both lightweight, sink in quickly and won't leave a sticky layer.

Abra1t · 03/08/2026 14:30

MyHorseAndMe · 13/07/2026 16:13

Anything that is good for dry skin. I found good old E45 worked wonders

I was just about to say the same thing! I bought a pot on Saturday for my dry legs and arms and it's working really well. Cheaper, too.

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