How to Care
for Dry Knees

Dry air, whether due to harsh outdoor winter weather or dry indoor air like air conditioning or forced hot air heat, can negatively affect the skin's moisture barrier and lead to dryness⁴.

The skin is the body's largest organ⁵ and when you're dehydrated, your skin can become dehydrated too⁶.

As we age, the skin becomes thinner and loses elasticity⁸ and also loses some of its natural moisture as its natural level of Hyaluronic Acid depletes⁹, leaving skin prone to dryness.

Some people are genetically predisposed to dry skin or certain health conditions that can contribute to dry skin⁸.

Using traditional bar soaps instead of a moisturizing body wash can irritate and dry out the skin¹¹.

Smoking cigarettes is associated with premature aging of the skin and skin dryness¹⁰.

Prolonged exposure to hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils and compromise its moisture barrier, leading to dryness⁷.

^{If the dry skin on your knees is severe, appears inflamed, or feels painful, be sure to contact your dermatologist or healthcare professional for further guidance as this could be a sign of a skin condition.}

When it comes to dry skin, it’s important to prevent it before it starts, but thankfully many of the ways you can help prevent dry skin are also ways to help soothe and manage it.

Let’s take a closer look at some ways to help soothe dry skin on the knees and restore moisture to the skin for a softer, smoother appearance.

Moisturise

Keeping the skin moisturized is important to helping restore its moisture balance and to help repair the skin’s moisture barrier so that it won’t continue to experience moisture loss. Apply a daily moisturizer to dry knees whenever skin feels dry, and after showering while skin is still damp12 . NIVEA offers a variety of nourishing body lotions and creams to help moisturize for softer, smoother-looking skin.

Explore NIVEA Body Lotions >

Stay hydrated
Care for your skin from the inside out by making sure to drink enough water and keep your body hydrated. Your skin will thank you! To determine how much water is the right amount for you to drink each day, consult with your healthcare provider.

Adjust your bathing routine

Since the skin’s moisture barrier can become compromised when using harsh soaps and with prolonged exposure to hot water, adjusting your bathing temperature, time, and bath products can go a long way in helping soothe dry skin and prevent it before it starts.

• Limit bathing or showering to 5-10 minutes and use lukewarm to warm, not hot, water¹².
• Use a gentle, moisturizing body wash instead of harsh soaps or detergents.
  Be sure to avoid scrubbing too hard or over-exfoliating as to not make dry skin worse by damaging the skin’s delicate moisture barrier.
• After you’ve rinsed your skin, avoid rubbing with a towel and gently pat the skin dry, being sure to apply moisturizer afterward¹²

Consider using a humidifier

Since dry air can cause skin to lose moisture, try using a humidifier, particularly during the cold winter months when the heat is on indoors.

Dry skin on the knees can be a source of self-consciousness and discomfort. Thankfully, using a daily moisturizer can help provide the skin with much-needed moisture for smoother, healthier-looking skin. NIVEA offers a number of body lotions and creams to help improve the moisture level in skin and address dry knees.

For very dry, rough skin, NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion provides long-lasting nourishing moisture Enriched with Provitamin B5, this fast-absorbing body lotion nourishes, intensively moisturizes and soothes dry, rough skin after just one application. Dermatologically tested this lotion is perfect for applying to dry knees, elbows, or anywhere dry skin could use some extra care.

NIVEA Intense Healing Body Lotion >

For a versatile moisturizing cream that can be used on the face, hands, and body, try NIVEA Soft. This lightweight, non-greasy cream formulated with Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E delivers soft, supple skin and is appropriate for use with all skin types.

NIVEA Soft >

For a rich moisturizer you can use all over, NIVEA Creme has a rich, creamy formula enriched with Provitamin B5 that intensively moisturizes, nourishes and protects the skin from that rough, dry, feel. For a little extra care, apply to the roughest areas such as knees, feet, and elbows.

NIVEA Creme >

For a 3-in-1 lotion that’s specially formulated to address men’s dry skin, try NIVEA MEN Maximum Hydration Body Lotion. This men’s moisturizer absorbs in seconds and intensively moisturizes skin for 24+ hours. Appropriate for use on face, hands, and body, this body lotion formulated with soothing Aloe Vera boosts the moisture level in skin with no sticky feel.

NIVEA MEN Maximum Hydration Body Lotion >

For dry to very dry skin, NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Cream is an intensively moisturizing body cream. Enriched with NIVEA’s Deep Nourishing Serum and Almond Oil, this moisturizing body cream provides deep nourishing moisture to dry to very dry skin for 48 hours. The rich formula nourishes skin after just one application and locks in moisture for noticeably smoother skin.

NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Cream >

These are just a few nourishing body lotions and creams available. Browse NIVEA’s full collection of body care products, and s body lotions for men.

<sup>The information provided herein is not intended to be medical advice. Nor is it intended to treat the underlying skin disease or condition. The information is provided solely to:
1. Moisturize, soften and smooth dry skin
2. Improve the appearance of the skin
3. Achieve healthier-looking skin</sup>