Dermo bodycare: body care for dry and sensitive skin
The skin on your body often gets less attention than your face, but it can be just as sensitive. Long hot showers, harsh soaps, central heating and cold weather all strip away natural lipids, leaving skin dry, tight, rough and itchy. For people with very dry or atopic-prone skin, this discomfort can be a daily struggle. Dermo bodycare is pharmacy body care for dry and sensitive skin, developed to restore comfort with soap-free body washes, lipid-replenishing body balms and soothing body lotions. Many are fragrance-free and suitable for the whole family, from babies to adults.
In this collection you'll find dermo body washes, shower oils, body lotions, body balms, hand creams, deodorants and intimate care from La Roche-Posay, Avène, Uriage, A-Derma, Eucerin, Bioderma, Mustela, SVR, Roge Cavaillès and BioNike. Discover pharmacy favourites such as La Roche-Posay Lipikar, Avène XeraCalm A.D, Uriage Xémose, A-Derma Exomega, Bioderma Atoderm and Eucerin UreaRepair and AtopiControl. It's all part of our curated dermocosmetics range.
Find the right body care for your skin
Body cream for very dry and rough skin
If your skin feels rough, flaky or tight, it needs both hydration and lipids. Look for body creams and body balms with urea, which hydrates and smooths rough patches, along with ceramides, shea butter and glycerin. Rich textures work best applied right after the shower. Is your face dry too? Continue with a barrier cream from dermo moisturizers.
Body balm for atopic-prone and itchy skin
Atopic-prone skin has a weakened barrier that loses water easily and reacts to irritants. Emollient body balms designed for atopic-prone skin help restore the barrier, reduce dryness and soothe the feeling of itching. Ranges like Lipikar, XeraCalm A.D, Xémose, Atoderm and Exomega are made for this skin type and are often suitable from infancy. For babies and children, see dermo baby & kids.
Body care for sensitive and reactive skin
If your skin reacts to fragrance, wool or new products, choose fragrance-free, soap-free body care with short ingredient lists. Explore more gentle care for sensitive skin.
Body wash for blemishes and rough bumps
Breakouts on the back and chest, or rough, bumpy skin on the arms, respond well to body washes and lotions with salicylic acid, lactic acid or urea. For blemishes on the face, see dermo cleansers and acne and blemish care.
Hand cream and foot cream for dry, cracked skin
Hands and feet take the most daily wear. Concentrated hand creams and foot creams with urea, glycerin and protective ingredients restore comfort to cracked, chapped skin, especially in winter.
Gentle intimate care and deodorants
Pharmacy brands like Roge Cavaillès and Eucerin also offer pH-balanced intimate washes and gentle deodorants for sensitive skin, without unnecessary irritants.
Shower gel or shower oil? Why it matters for dry skin
Ordinary shower gels often contain strong surfactants and fragrance that strip the skin. Dermo body washes use mild, soap-free cleansing bases. Lipid-replenishing shower oils and cleansing creams go further, leaving a protective layer on the skin so it feels soft instead of tight after showering. They're the ideal first step in body care for dry and sensitive skin.
Key ingredients in dermo body care
- Urea: hydrates and smooths rough, very dry skin.
- Ceramides: help restore and protect the skin barrier.
- Shea butter: nourishes and softens.
- Niacinamide: soothes and strengthens.
- Glycerin: attracts and holds moisture.
- Colloidal oat: a calming ingredient used by A-Derma and others.
- Thermal spring water: soothes and comforts reactive skin.
The perfect body care routine for dry skin
- Shower short and lukewarm, ideally 5–10 minutes.
- Wash with a soap-free shower oil, cream or gentle body wash.
- Pat dry instead of rubbing.
- Apply body balm or lotion within three minutes, while skin is still slightly damp, to lock in moisture.
- Protect in summer with a body sunscreen from dermo sunscreen.
Want firmer-looking skin on the neck and décolleté? Explore dermo anti-aging. Is your scalp as dry and itchy as your body? Gentle pharmacy shampoos are in dermo hair & scalp.
Frequently asked questions about dermo bodycare
What is the best body cream for very dry skin?
Choose a rich body balm with urea, ceramides or shea butter from a pharmacy brand. Apply it immediately after showering for the best results. See also dry skin care.
Are these body care products suitable for children and babies?
Many dermo body products are suitable from birth or from 3 months. Always check the age recommendation in the product description, and see our dermo baby & kids collection.
Why does my skin itch after showering?
Hot water and harsh soaps strip the skin's natural lipids. Switch to a soap-free shower oil, keep showers short and lukewarm, and moisturize right afterwards.
What is the difference between a body lotion, a body cream and a body balm?
Lotions are light and quickly absorbed, creams are richer, and balms are the most nourishing, which makes them ideal for very dry and atopic-prone skin.
Can I use dermo body care on my face?
Some balms are made for face and body. Check the product description, as most body lotions are formulated for the body only. For the face, see dermo moisturizers.
How often should I apply body lotion?
At least once a day, ideally after showering. Very dry skin often benefits from applying twice a day.
Save on your everyday body care: many pharmacy body balms and shower oils are available as dermo testers, with the same original formula at a lower price. Want a targeted serum for your face? See dermo serums, or browse all dermocosmetics.
