Dry skin on legs: why does it happen and how to moisturise them correctly?

Why does the skin on my legs dry out? Sometimes we can notice how subtly our skin starts to flake and dry out to the point of itching and irritation on our legs. How can we prevent this and deeply moisturise our legs to avoid constant dryness?

Symptoms and causes of dry skin on legs

Dry skin on the legs is a common skin condition that can be caused by allergic reactions, simple contact with something, temperature changes or illness. Most commonly, however, with certain variations in care and beauty routines, dry skin on the legs can be soothed and relieved.

Among the most common symptoms are:

• Excessively tight skin
• Scaly and slightly cracked skin
• Constant redness and itching
• Ashen or greyish skin

It should also be noted that dry skin is one of the most common skin problems in men and women, although its prevalence in both sexes may increase with age.

The most common causes of dry skin on the legs are also related to sudden changes in temperature, one of the most common, according to research published in 2016 in the International Journal Of Dermatology (SJR), which explains that exposing the skin to the cold constantly can lead to continuous dry skin and a longer delay in recovering natural hydration.

However, there are other skin conditions that trigger dry skin such as atopic dermatitis, usually caused by genetic factors, or allergic dermatitis, caused by external agents, as well as other skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema.

Home remedies and home treatments

In reality, dry skin on the legs can be treated quickly and easily from the comfort of your own home by using a few products such as:

• Body lotions
• Products containing glycerine
• creams and soaps
• Moisturising skin showers

The case of moisturisers is especially particular given their proven efficacy in treating dry legs. Another report published by dermatological experts in the National Library Of Medicine (NIH) reports on the ability of moisturisers to not only relieve dry skin, but their efficacy in preventing dryness and skin irritation.

Therefore, moisturisers based on creams and lotions that trap water in the skin are very effective, as well as lotions containing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, vegetable butters and oils, antioxidants or aquaporins.

How to prevent dry legs

Since dry skin all the time can lead to irritated and even inflamed legs, especially if there is itching, it is important to prevent this condition from developing deeper scales and even skin wounds.

Both men and women can experience dry legs, a skin condition that can disappear and appear at any time, so it is important to note that dry skin on the legs can be prevented, in addition to the moisturisers mentioned above, through other beauty and dietary routines such as:

• Intake of antioxidant-rich foods with nuts, vegetables or berries
• The use of natural sunscreens
• Drink plenty of water and fluids
• Use of humidifiers in the home

In addition to all this, it is important to take care of lifestyle in general, because whatever the cause of dry skin on the legs, it can be alleviated and treated very easily without the need to go further, thanks to Silicium G5 Gel, based on organic silica, enriched with vitamin E, antioxidant, which helps with problems related to flaking of the skin, regenerates, hydrates and firms the skin, or the gel product SoriasKin Gel ideal for skin regeneration, itching and irritated skin.