Quick answer: Body skin can get dry even in humid weather, mostly from air conditioning, hot showers, harsh soaps and sun. The fix is simple: wash with lukewarm water, pat dry, and apply a body lotion twice a day. For very dry, rough skin, choose the richer Choco Lush Body Lotion. For light daily moisture in the heat, choose Glow Day Body Lotion. If you also want help with uneven-looking body tone, choose Body Brightener Body Cream.
Why skin gets dry in a humid country
It sounds strange, but many people in Sri Lanka have dry body skin. Common reasons:
- Air conditioning at work, in the car or at night pulls moisture from the air and the skin.
- Bathing two or three times a day because of the heat, often with soap each time.
- Hot showers, which feel nice but strip the skin's natural oils.
- Sun and sea water on beach days.
- Not moisturising, because lotion feels sticky in the heat.
The result is skin that feels tight after a bath, looks dull or ashy on the shins and arms, and sometimes itches.
Choosing your body lotion
Choco Lush Body Lotion: for very dry skin
A cocoa body lotion with Cocoa Extract, Almond Oil, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E. As printed on the bottle, it deeply moisturises, nourishes dry skin and leaves a velvety-smooth feel. Choose it for rough shins, dry arms, or if you sit in AC all day. Many people like it at night. 100 ml, Rs 1,990.
Glow Day Body Lotion: for light daily moisture
A lightweight daily lotion with Blueberry Extract and Red Berry Extract, plus Almond Oil and Shea Butter. The bottle says it hydrates skin, gives lightweight daily moisture and promotes radiant-looking skin. Choose it if you dislike a heavy feel in the daytime heat. 100 ml, Rs 1,990.
Body Brightener Body Cream: dry skin plus uneven tone
A daily body cream with Alpha Arbutin, Niacinamide, Fermented Rice, Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil and Shea Butter. It moisturises dry skin, helps brighten dull-looking areas and helps improve the look of uneven body skin tone. 50 g, Rs 1,990.
You can also use two: Glow Day in the morning and Choco Lush at night is a comfortable pairing.
A simple bath-time routine
In the bath
- Use lukewarm water, not very hot water.
- If you want a body wash, the Brightening Body Wash is made for daily use. Use a small amount on wet skin, massage, and rinse well.
- Keep the bath short and don't scrub every day.
Right after
- Pat your skin dry gently, leaving it slightly damp.
- Apply a small amount of lotion and massage until absorbed. Start with the driest areas: shins, arms, elbows and knees.
- Repeat in the evening, twice a day in total.
Once or twice a week, you can add the Herbal Body Scrub on rough areas before applying lotion. Don't scrub broken or irritated skin.
More habits that help
- Drink enough water, especially if you are in AC for long hours.
- Keep a lotion at work for dry hands and arms.
- Rinse off sea water after the beach, and moisturise.
- Use sunscreen on arms and legs that see a lot of sun. Our sunscreen guide helps you choose.
When to see a doctor
If your skin is cracked, bleeding, very itchy, scaly or has a rash that doesn't settle with regular moisturising, please see a doctor. Some dry-skin conditions need proper treatment.
Cautions
All these products are for external use only. Avoid the eyes and broken or irritated skin, stop if irritation occurs and keep them out of reach of children. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
Which lotion is less sticky in the heat?
Glow Day is the lightweight option for daily wear.
Can I use Choco Lush on my face?
It is a body lotion. For the face, use a face moisturiser such as Blush Dew Hydrating Gel Moisturizer.
How often should I apply body lotion?
Twice a day, morning and evening, on clean, dry skin, as printed on the packs.
Does Choco Lush brighten skin?
Its bottle describes it as a moisturising, nourishing lotion for a velvety-smooth feel. If you want help with uneven-looking tone, Body Brightener is the one made for that.
Ordering: Order on comfobeautys.lk or WhatsApp us on +94 77 724 9125. Cash on delivery island-wide (bank transfer and card also accepted). Delivery is Rs 250 in Colombo district and Rs 390 elsewhere in Sri Lanka, in 1–3 working days.