Winter may be behind us, but the damage cold air and heated rooms have done to your skin? You're only really noticing it now. Tight, flaky skin on your legs, dry elbows, itchy shins - all signals that your skin is crying out for nourishment.
Let's be honest: a regular supermarket body lotion often won't cut it anymore. For truly dry, damaged winter skin, you need pharmacy products that repair the skin barrier rather than just covering the surface.
We compared the best body care products at Belgian online pharmacies. The price differences are bigger than you'd think.
Why winter skin needs extra attention
In winter, your skin is attacked from both sides. Outside, cold dry air sucks moisture from your skin. Inside, heating does exactly the same thing. The result: your skin barrier - the protective lipid layer - gets damaged.
Top 6 body care products for dry skin
1. Eucerin pH5 Body Lotion - 400ml
The absolute classic for dry and sensitive skin. The pH-balancing complex strengthens your skin's natural protection.
Price: €16.75 - €32.99 across 5 pharmacies Save up to €16.24!
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2. Clarins Body Firming Extra-Firming Cream - 200ml
For those who want more than just hydration. Shea butter and macadamia oil nourish the skin deeply.
Price: €44.99 - €73.50 across 2 pharmacies Save up to €28.51!
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3. Aveeno Dermexa Soothing Cream
Specially developed for very dry skin prone to atopic eczema. Key ingredient: colloidal oatmeal.
Price: €20.87 - €38.79 across 2 pharmacies Save up to €17.92!
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4. Eucerin pH5 Light Lotion - 400ml
The lighter version of the classic. Ideal for spring when your skin is recovering.
Price: €18.51 - €36.69 across 5 pharmacies Save up to €18.18!
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5. Vichy Nutrilogie 2 Day Cream for Very Dry Skin - 50ml
Contains sphingolipids and apricot kernel oil that actively restore the skin barrier.
Price: €14.23 - €26.06 across 3 pharmacies Save up to €11.83!
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6. Eucerin AtopiControl Bath and Shower Oil
This shower oil adds moisture while you wash. Omega-6 fatty acids and licochalcone A soothe and protect.
Price: €14.70 - €30.29 across 3 pharmacies Save up to €15.59!
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When lotion isn't enough
See a doctor if your skin is so dry it cracks and bleeds, if itching disrupts your sleep, or if red patches persist.
Smart comparison pays off
The price gaps speak for themselves: up to €28.51 difference on a single product. At PharmaCompare, we compare prices daily at Viata, Farmaline, and Medi-Market.