Body care products for active women
The body care products gym-goers actually use are often quite different from what the ads promise. Here is a roundup of products that work on the skin of women who train frequently — against dryness, flaking and tense muscles.
Why body care products matter especially for women who train
Daily training means daily showers. That washes the natural protective layer of fat off your skin faster than your body can restore it. The result: dry, flaky, sometimes even itchy skin — especially in winter, when the air is dry anyway.
On top of that, sweat and friction from clothing irritate the top layer of the skin. For women with chronic dermatitis, this is a double problem. A good body care product is not a luxury — it is recovery for your skin, too.
Body care products for dry and sensitive skin
Let’s start with the main problem: dry skin after a workout and a shower.
Biotherm Baume Corps is a moisturizing body milk enriched with apricot oil. It softens the skin and helps restore elasticity and smoothness. Your skin turns velvety — that’s not marketing talk, but a noticeable difference after just the first week. It also has a pleasant, delicate scent that doesn’t overpower.
Eucerin Dry Skin Relief Face Cream with 5% Urea is a pharmacy cream for those whose skin is truly problematic: dry patches, flaking, dermatitis. It contains no fragrance or colorants, works as a makeup base and doesn’t clog pores. It simply works.
Body care products: from exfoliating to body spray
Moisturizing is one half of the equation. The other is cleansing the skin without damaging it.
Lancôme Gommage Caresse is an exfoliating shower gel based on natural apricot. It contains ultra-finely crushed apricot kernels — they slough off dead skin cells without scratching. It polishes and softens at the same time. Suitable for use two to three times a week after more intense training.
If you want something light and refreshing after a workout, the Lancôme Aroma Tonic body spray is exactly that. It moisturizes, tones and gives an aromatherapy effect — the scent is light and doesn’t cling heavily. Especially good for summer.
Muscles and hair need care too
After a heavy leg workout or a back day, your muscles are tense. The Body Shop Massage Muscle Rub Cream is a warming, stimulating massage cream based on soy oil, ginger and cinnamon. It won’t replace a physiotherapist, but for everyday mild muscle tension it helps improve circulation and ease the tightness. Massage it in with circular motions.
With frequent training, hair gets washed more often too. Wella Lifetex Nutri-Care Hair Ends Elixir is a hair-ends elixir that you use after shampoo and conditioner — it isn’t rinsed out. It makes hair silky and gives it vitality. You need very little, but the difference is clearly noticeable. For longer hair, you can apply it along the whole length.
FAQ about body care products
Are body care products suitable for daily use?
Most moisturizers and body milks are made for daily use. Use exfoliating products 2–3 times a week — there’s no point in exfoliating more often, and it can irritate the skin.
When is the best time to use body care products?
Right after a shower — at that moment your skin is still slightly damp and absorbs active ingredients better. Don’t wait until your skin is completely dry.
Can all these products be used on sensitive skin?
Eucerin and Biotherm are both suitable for sensitive skin. Lancôme Aroma Tonic contains essential oils — if you are sensitive to aromatic substances, test it first on a small patch of skin.
Author: Editorial team
Source: WHO – physical activity.
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