Natural Body Lotion for Dry Skin and a Kinder Shower Routine
Peeled off your jeans at night and found a little snowfall of white flakes on your shins? It tends to creep up on you. Long hot showers, central heating, cold wind and a soap that strips too much all wear away the thin layer of oil that keeps moisture in. Once it's gone, skin feels tight and a bit itchy, and your elbows, knees and the backs of your arms start to look rough. Our Sandalwood range is made for skin that's short on oil: a moisturising body wash to start in the shower, a gentle scrub for a couple of times a week, and a sandalwood body lotion with jojoba and babassu oils to finish. It sits somewhere between a lotion and a body cream for dry skin, rich enough for shins but quick to sink in.
Which of Our Sandalwood Products Suits Your Skin?
| Your concern | Product | Key ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Skin that feels tight and squeaky after every shower | Sandalwood Relaxing Body Wash | Our everyday body wash for dry skin, with Glycerin, Jojoba and Babassu oils and a warm sandalwood and amber fragrance. |
| Rough elbows, knees and shins with flaky build-up | Exfoliating Gentle Body Scrub | Our body scrub for dry skin: Pumice and Olive Seed Powder in a base of Jojoba, Babassu and Glycerin. |
| Dry, rough patches that need a rich layer every day | Sandalwood lotion | Our moisturising body lotion, with Glycerin, Witch Hazel water, Babassu and Jojoba oils, plus Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli and Lavender. |
| All three together, or a present for someone with rough, flaky skin | Sandalwood Duo or Trio | The Sandalwood Trio brings all three together. The Duo is the wash and lotion on their own. |
Why Choose Our Natural Sandalwood Range
- Made for skin that's short on oil. Babassu and jojoba oils run through all three products, and glycerin helps skin hold on to the moisture you put back. You'll notice it most on shins and elbows.
- Gentle enough for every day. The wash and lotion are for daily use and the scrub is an occasional extra, so you're never stripping skin that's already struggling.
- A fragrance you'll look forward to. The wash, scrub and lotion share the same warm, woody notes of sandalwood and amber, so your shower and your lotion feel like one unhurried routine.
- Dermatologically tested and made in the UK. All three Sandalwood products carry both badges. We've been a UK family business for over 40 years.
- PETA certified, vegan and cruelty-free. Every product here is. Delivery is free in the UK on orders over £40, and you'll find this range in our bath and body gift sets too.
Your Sandalwood Routine, Step by Step
You don't need a shelf full of products, just the right order. Start with the wash and lotion every day, then bring in the scrub once your skin has settled into the routine.
| Step | How often | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sandalwood Relaxing Body Wash | Daily | Apply to wet skin and massage to a soft, creamy lather, then rinse with warm water. Keep the water warm, not hot, and the shower short. |
| 2. Exfoliating Gentle Body Scrub | Twice a week | Massage over damp skin with long, gentle strokes, focusing on elbows, knees and shins, then rinse. Body only, not your face. Skip broken, sore, sunburnt or freshly shaved or waxed skin. |
| 3. Pat dry | Every shower | Press a towel over your skin so it's still slightly damp. |
| 4. Sandalwood lotion | Daily, straight after your shower | Work it in one area at a time in small circles, with a little extra on elbows, knees and heels. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive, as it contains essential oils. |
What's Inside Our Sandalwood Range
| Ingredient | What it does | Where you'll find it |
|---|---|---|
| Sandalwood | Used in Ayurveda for centuries. Helps skin feel calm and cared for. | All three products |
| Jojoba oil | A light plant oil that helps skin feel soft and supple without feeling greasy. | Wash, scrub and lotion |
| Babassu oil | Pressed from palm nuts, it melts on contact and helps soften rough, dry patches. | Every product in the range |
| Glycerin | Helps skin hold on to moisture, so it stays comfortable for longer. | All three |
| Witch Hazel water | A plant water that leaves skin feeling fresh and toned. | Lotion |
| Pumice and Olive Seed Powder | Fine natural grains that lift away flaky, dead skin so your lotion can sink in. | Scrub |
| Ylang Ylang, Patchouli and Lavender | Essential oils in the blend. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive. | The whole range |
What Helps When Your Skin Feels Dry and Flaky?
A few habits do as much as any product, and they cost nothing.
- Turn the heat down. Hot water feels lovely in winter, but it strips oil fast. Warm water and a shorter shower make a real difference.
- Moisturise while you're still damp. Put lotion on within a few minutes of stepping out, so it holds on to the water already on your skin.
- Go easy with the scrub. Stick to the days on the label. Any more and rough patches can end up sore.
- Mind the central heating. Radiators dry the air out. A bowl of water near one, or a humidifier in the bedroom, helps.
- Wear soft layers. Wool and scratchy fabrics can make dry patches itch, so keep cotton next to your skin.
- Tight but not flaky? That's more often dehydrated skin, which is short on water, not oil, and needs a slightly different routine.
Shop our Sandalwood range above. For other skin types, choose from our natural body lotion and natural body wash ranges, see every exfoliating body scrub we make, or browse all our bath and body care.
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