For crepey skin on your arms or legs, look for a body moisturizer that contains elastin stimulator ingredients like retinol and hydroxy acids, or ammonium lactate like Lac-Hydrin or AmLactin.

Crepey skin on arms and legs is a common occurrence, particularly in older people. This condition is characterized by its thin, crinkled, and loose skin, which shares a similar feel to crepe paper.

For the April 16, 2025, edition of ‘The Strategist Beauty Brief,’ senior editor Crystal Martin tested out a new body cream that notably smoothed out her skin texture in about a month.