The skin on your body may not be exposed to environmental hazards as often as that on your face and hands, but it is still vulnerable to a number of factors that mean dull, dry and uncomfortable skin.
Particular trouble-spots include the elbows and knees, where severe dryness and flaking can be recurrent problems. This is because the body has developed lots of extra skin here to accommodate the bending and stretching that your arms and legs must do every day. This 'spare' skin here undergoes lots of wear and tear, which damages the surface layer of the epidermis.
Good body care starts with thorough, effective cleansing that respects the natural balance and particular needs of body skin. The combination of water and ordinary soap can dry the skin, leading to a feeling of tightness, discomfort and flaking.
Although oily skin conditions are less common on the body, spots and acne can affect the chest, back, and shoulders.
You can use products formulated for spot-prone facial skin on spots that appear elsewhere on the body.