Everyone wants skin that is soft, moisturised and smooth. Having dry skin isn’t something that anyone desires. This is true for dry skin on the face and the body. Everyone wants their skin to be soft smooth, and silky. You might be able to get this from a moisturizer but sometimes you just need to lock in the moisture on your legs. This article looks at oils that can help you in your quest.
Oils have been a skincare staple in many beauty routines, they can be used to remove makeup, moisturise hair, and even whiten teeth. In this case, I’m looking at which oils are the best for dry skin on legs. Note you should exfoliate your legs to give the oils a nice clean slate to work on. You can use a scrub or glove to exfoliate.
Oils have a variety of great benefits which include nourishing the skin and having antibacterial properties. You might have ignored oils in favour of lotions and creams but they should be used more often. They are free from additives, are effective and are easy on the budget.
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Coconut oil
This is a crowd favourite. This oil can be used to treat almost everything. It can be used as a face moisturizer, body moisturiser, teeth whitener, hair moisturiser and probably more. This is an oil that will absorb into your skin very easily and is packed full of vitamins. Note that this oil is comedogenic so it can cause breakouts if used on the face. It will work fine on your legs. It also has the added benefit of being antifungal and antibacterial. (Use fractioned coconut oil to avoid clogged pores)
Argan oil
This oil is well known as being beneficial to the hair but did you know that it is also a great oil to have on the skin? Argan oil is high in vitamin e and it has anti-inflammatory properties. It is a good oil to wear during the daytime because the sun can’t break down the antioxidants in this oil. If you have flaky skin on your legs then this is definitely a good oil to use.
Grapeseed oil
This is one of the most lightweight oils on the market. It’s an oil that has a variety of uses in food, on the face as well as on the hair. It has a variety of great benefits, it is an anti-inflammatory, contains many antioxidants and is antimicrobial. You can mix this oil with a moisturiser or add it as a second layer when moisturising your legs.
Shea butter
This is also a well-known and well-loved oil. It is usually sourced from Ghana and comes from the African shea tree. At room temperature, you will find that it has a solid consistency but when you warm it up in-between your hands then it will melt and you can apply it easily. Remember to look for unrefined shea butter when looking to buy this product.
Peppermint oil
This is a very potent oil and can be used on both dry and oily skin types, it is both oil-controlling and aids in unclogging pores. Note that because it is so strong it will need a carrier oil to accompany it. This can be an oil such as coconut oil or olive oil. You don’t have to apply it directly to your skin, you can add it to your bath and it will still moisturize
Olive oils
It has been said that the ancient Greeks used this oil on athletes before their events to make them glisten and sure enough it will make your legs glisten as well. This oil is fantastic because it won’t trigger any reactions, as long as it’s extra virgin olive oil. This oil is quite thick and heavy so it will really moisturize your legs and giving them an amazing glow.
Almond oil
Almonds are more than just a tasty snack. We use almonds to make almond milk as well as other almond products. In addition, it is fantastic at moisturizing your legs. This is made from raw almonds so the product still retains the benefit and nutrients in it. It contains potassium, vitamin e proteins as well as zinc which are all great for your skin. Almond oil is one of the lighter oils that you can use
Jojoba oil
This is an oil that can be used as a face as well as a body oil. The makeup of this oil is very close to the makeup of the sebum that we produce on our skin so won’t clog the pores on your face or your legs. This oil comes from the American southeast and well as from Mexico. It is great because it won’t cause any allergic reactions or breakouts on the skin. This oil is also an anti-inflammatory ingredient.
Those are all my choices for the best oil for dry skin on legs. I hope that you found the right oil for you and what your needs are. I hope you enjoyed this article and found it helpful. If you did then please share.
