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How To Get Smooth Moisturised Skin

Getting into the groove of a solid skin care routine is such a good feeling! Knowing that you’re giving your skin the best care to help it stay looking its beautiful best will do much to leave you radiating confidence. The truth is though that while your skin care routine may help you address the usual culprits that can affect your skin’s appearance, like sun damage, there’s an issue that some routines tend to overlook - rough, textured skin.

Rough or textured skin can be caused by a myriad of reasons that are beyond your control, including medical skin conditions, clogged pores, old skin cell build-up, or windy or dry weather conditions. Fortunately, you needn’t worry because the Dove Body Love range is formulated to help you tackle the ‘rough patches’ on your journey towards smoother skin texture. So let’s explore how you can restore your skin to soft, smooth and looking fabulous.

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How to Improve Skin Texture


Now that we know what causes skin to become rough or textured, we can map out how to get smooth, moisturised skin - and the solution is much simpler than you may think. The key to improving your skin’s texture is through hydration, and there’s no better way to hydrate your skin than with a daily skin care routine that’s tailored to nourish and restore your skin.

For such a routine, you need the right products to deliver the results you want. Fortunately, the Dove Body Love range of products are infused with replenishing, nourishing properties so that every time you moisturise, it’s an opportunity for some self-care! With our skin-loving Dove Body Love lotions serving as the perfect moisturiser for smooth skin, all you need is a moisturising skin care routine to match and you’ll be well on your way to smooth skin. Let’s explore!

A Two-Step Routine for Smooth Skin

 

Step One

Any journey toward smooth, moisturised and supple skin must always begin with clean skin. Instead of using harsh cleansers which can damage your skin and exacerbate rough texture and dry patches, we suggest you use any one of our Dove Beauty Bars. What has always set the Dove Beauty Bar miles apart from other cleansers is the ¼ moisturising properties it holds and a promise it has held for years to gently cleanse without stripping your beautiful skin of its moisture. So always stick with Dove for a moisturising and caring cleanser.

Step Two

The next step is to lotion your skin, preferably after gently patting it dry, with a moisturiser that suits your skin’s specific needs. Knowing that we all have different problem areas and moisture needs, Dove’s Body Love range has catered for each of these unique differences so that you can bring out your skin’s beautiful best. So, for dry to very dry skin that struggles to absorb and retain moisture, we’d recommend using our Dove Body Love Pampering Care Body Lotion in the morning and evening. Its rich formula, made with nourishing shea butter and infused with warm vanilla and a special Ceramide Restoring Serum, instantly hydrates skin, for soft, smooth, moisturised skin.


If you’re looking for a more intense moisturiser with a lighter fragrance, the Dove Body Love Intense Care Body Lotion for very dry skin is the perfect solution for you. The fast-absorbing formulation infused with our special Ceramide Restoring Serum helps to transform very dry skin to soft, smooth and radiant.

Should you need an all-rounder moisturiser that’s pampering, effective and suited for all skin types, the Dove Body Love Light Care Body Lotion is your solution. This light but nourishing lotion gives you moisturised skin that feels soft and smooth, with an instantly refreshed look you’ll love.

The next time you’re stressing about how to get smooth skin, simply explore our Dove Body Love range to find the perfect lotion to help you achieve the silky-smooth, glowing skin you seek.


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