As a result, those larger sun-exposed areas tend to turn crepey most quickly: think upper arms, neck, legs, etc. “Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize—this can improve the appearance,” board-certified dermatologist Hadley King, M.D., told us about how to treat crepey skin. And according to board-certified dermatologist Amy Ross, M.D., exfoliating and promoting cell turnover are also key: “Using an exfoliant (whether chemical or physical) will improve the appearance of crepey skin quickly,” she says. Given the derms’ top tips, might we suggest a lotion that can do both? Below, find the best moisturizing players that also slough the skin smooth. postbiotic body lotion, mindbodygreen ($30) Anti-Aging Body Balm, OSEA ($48) Green Apple Firming Body Moisturizer, Juice Beauty ($20) Svelte Cream, African Botanics ($160) T.L.C. Glycolic Body Lotion, Drunk Elephant ($25) The Body Cream, Augustinus Bader ($180) Extra-Firming Body Lotion, Clarins ($66) Resurface+ AHA Renewing Body Cream, Skinfix ($48) Whipped Argan Pro-Retinol Body Butter, Josie Maran ($46) Anti-Aging Body Cream, Dr. Barbara Sturm ($95) Supple Preparation All-Over Lotion, Klairs ($34.50) Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream, Glow Recipe ($28) Our high standards also come from testing products—many, many products. Our editors and writers rigorously test and research the products featured in our roundups to offer you the best, most informed recommendations. When we write reviews, you can trust we spend quality time with the formulas: We don’t simply rave about products we’ve slathered on the back of our hand. We endorse products we’ve tried and loved. Learn more about our testing process and clean beauty standards here.
