Bath & Body Self-Care
Body Care Routine
A simple body care routine for dry days: moisturize often, wear loose cotton layers, and trim nails after the bath — gentle steps for the whole week.
By Glow Routine Life · Updated 5 October 2026
The routine at a glance
- Moisturize often
- Remember what dry skin needs
- Wear loose layers
- Trim after the bath
The 4 steps
- Moisturize often. Apply moisturizer several times a day, using the routine checklist — hands, legs, and feet, then repeat after washing.
- Remember what dry skin needs. Dry skin needs moisture, so use this routine daily — apply right after the bath, then pat in and get dressed.
- Wear loose layers. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes for the day, then change out of tight layers after the routine — tight clothes, such as leggings or body-hugging jeans, rub against your skin, which can worsen dry skin.
- Trim after the bath. The best time to trim your nails is immediately after taking a bath or shower, so use the bath routine steps — trim, then file in one direction and moisturize.
How often
Use this body care routine daily, then repeat the checklist on dry days — apply after the bath and wear loose layers.
Two mistakes that undo the routine
- Skipping moisture on busy days — dry skin needs moisture, so use the daily routine checklist and apply after the bath.
- Tight layers all day — wear loose-fitting cotton clothes for the routine, since tight clothes, such as leggings or body-hugging jeans, rub against your skin, which can worsen dry skin.
Save this for dry-skin days
Keep this routine where you will find it — pin it to your routine board and start tonight.
Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes — see AAD dermatologists tips for relieving dry skin.