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Read the scalp or length care you are considering before it joins your routine. MIRU checks the ingredients for fit, conflicts, and timing. Calmly, without storing the label.
Body & Hair
Care beyond the face, without turning it into a catalogue.
Body and scalp patterns deserve the same calm read as facial skin: texture, dryness, comfort, buildup, and barrier feel before products.
Body barrier
Start with how the area feels after washing. Tight, itchy, or rough-feeling skin usually needs gentler cleansing and steadier moisture first.
Texture
Rough or bumpy areas respond best to consistency. MIRU separates softening support from stronger exfoliation so the routine stays kind.
Scalp comfort
Scalp care is framed as comfort and upkeep. Persistent flaking, soreness, or shedding belongs with a clinician, not a product guess.
Lengths
For hair lengths, the goal is lower friction: gentle cleansing, enough conditioning, and fewer steps that make brittle-feeling hair work harder.
Verified picks
Products sit last here, after the guidance. Open a group to reach the rest.
Body care
121 verifiedBarrier-friendly washes, creams, and ointments for the skin below the neck.
- cleanser
The Ordinary
Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair 240 mlGentle fragrance-free cleanser for body and hair; designed for a low-friction wash.
- ointment
Occlusive ointment for very dry or cracked areas; fragrance- and preservative-free.
Ceramide lotion with pramoxine for dry skin that itches; fragrance-free.
- cleanser
Ceramide and hyaluronic acid body wash that cleanses without stripping dry skin.
Urea and ceramide lotion for rough or bumpy body skin; fragrance-free.
Richer urea and ceramide cream for very rough or bumpy body skin.
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- cream
Fragrance-free cream for sensitive skin; favoured for very dry or reactive skin.
- cream
Lactic acid body lotion, the lighter sibling of the classic 12 percent cream.
Moderate as ahas (glycolic/lactic)
- cream
AmLactin
Intensive Healing 15% AHA LotionThe strongest lotion in the AmLactin range, fragrance free for flaky dryness.
Moderate as ahas (glycolic/lactic)
- cream
12% lactic acid lotion that gently smooths rough, bumpy skin.
- cream
Niacinamide body lotion aimed at tone. Topical glutathione evidence stays thin.
Strong as niacinamide
- ointment
Aquaphor
Healing Balm StickPocket format of the classic occlusive balm, for lips and dry patches.
- ointment
Oat balm for eczema-prone skin. Diagnosed eczema is a clinician conversation.
- serum
Oat-based body oil spray for very dry, easily irritated skin.
- cream
Colloidal oatmeal body lotion, a long-standing pharmacy recommendation.
- cleanser
Oat body wash for sensitive skin, pairs with the matching lotion.
- cleanser
Soap-free oat wash that cleanses without drying very dry skin.
- cream
Oat and shea lotion for very dry, irritable skin; fragrance-free.
- spf
Avène
Sonnenmilch LSF 50Body sun milk for sensitive skin. Most people apply about half of what the label assumes.
- cream
Bepanthen
PRO Sensiderm CremeSteroid-free cream for itchy, irritated patches. Widening or weeping skin needs a clinician.
- cream
Bepanthen
Sensicalm Anti-Itch Eczema CreamPharmacy eczema cream. Persistent eczema is a clinician question, not a shelf one.
- cream
Bepanthol
Sensicalm Anti-Itch CreamPharmacy anti-itch cream. Persistent itch is a clinician question, not a shelf one.
- cream
Daily emollient for atopic-prone skin, built around provitamin B5.
Moderate as panthenol (pro-vitamin b5)
- serum
Bi-Oil
Skincare OilDry body oil marketed for scars and stretch marks. Results take months.
- serum
Bio-Oil
Skincare OilDry body oil marketed for scars and stretch marks. Results take months.
- spf
Body sun spray formulated for sensitive and intolerant skin.
- cream
CeraVe
FeuchtigkeitslotionThe lighter CeraVe body lotion, fragrance free and usable on face too.
- cream
CeraVe
FeuchtigkeitscremeThe tub version, thicker than the lotion. Apply to damp skin after showering.
- cream
Salicylic and lactic acid with ceramides for rough, bumpy skin areas.
- cleanser
Salicylic acid wash with ceramides and niacinamide for smoother-feeling skin.
- cream
CeraVe
Reparative Hand CreamFast-absorbing hand cream with ceramides and hyaluronic acid for dry hands.
- cream
Ceramide and hyaluronic acid lotion for lasting hydration and barrier support.
- cream
CeraVe
Moisturising Body LotionLight ceramide body lotion for dry, easily irritated skin.
- cream
Urea and salicylic acid body cream aimed at rough, bumpy areas.
Limited as salicylic acid (bha)
- cream
Cetaphil
Moisturising LotionFragrance-free, non-greasy lotion with niacinamide and glycerin for face and body.
- cream
Dermovitamina
Calmilene Moisturising Body CreamItalian pharmacy body cream aimed at itch that comes from dryness.
- cream
Dexeryl
Beruhigende CremeGlycerol and paraffin body cream long used in French pharmacies for very dry skin.
- cream
Fragrance-free barrier-support lotion for long-lasting moisture on dry skin.
Dry-touch body sunscreen for people who avoid sunscreen because of the finish.
- cream
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Hand CreamFragrance-free hand cream for hands that get washed all day.
- cream
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Foot CremeFragrance-free foot cream for cracked heels and thickened dry skin.
- cream
Eucerin
Advanced Repair Body LotionFragrance-free lotion with urea and ceramides for dry, rough skin.
- cream
The higher-urea lotion in the UreaRepair range, for very dry body skin.
- cream
The higher-urea lotion in the UreaRepair range, for very dry body skin.
- cream
Body lotion from the Anti-Pigment range, for tone on elbows and knees.
- ointment
Eucerin
Aquaphor Repairing OintmentThe European Aquaphor format. An occlusive seal for cracked, dry patches.
- cream
ILLIYOON
Ceramide Ato Concentrate CreamThe default Korean ceramide body cream for dry, atopic-prone skin.
Moderate as ceramides
- cream
ILLIYOON
Ceramide Ato LotionLighter lotion version of the ceramide body line, for daily whole-body use.
Moderate as ceramides
- spf
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios XL Transparentes Spray LSF 50+Transparent body spray. Rub it in after spraying or coverage stays patchy.
- cream
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Balsam AP+MBody balm for very dry, itch-prone skin. Diagnosed eczema is a clinician conversation.
- cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Syndet AP+ DuschgelSyndet wash rather than true soap, so it runs less alkaline than a bar.
- cream
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Balm AP+MRich balm with shea and niacinamide for very dry, eczema-prone skin.
- spf
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen Gentle Lotion SPF 50100% mineral broad-spectrum SPF 50 lotion for face and body.
- cream
La Roche-Posay
Cicaplast Baume B5+Repair balm for face, body and lips, a European pharmacy default.
Moderate as panthenol (pro-vitamin b5)
- cream
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Lait Urea 10%Urea body milk for very dry skin, from the Lipikar barrier range.
- spf
Ladival
Allergic Skin Sun Gel SPF 50German pharmacy sun gel aimed at sun-reactive skin. Ask a pharmacist first.
- cleanser
mCaffeine
Coffee & Berries Body WashCaffeine and berry body wash with vitamin E for soft, comfortable skin.
- exfoliant
Leave-on body exfoliant. Introduce it slowly on skin that has never had acids.
- cleanser
Sulfate-free scented body wash with a large US following.
- cleanser
Oil-rich body wash aimed at leaving skin less stripped after showering.
Cocoa butter and vitamin B5 lotion for everyday softness with a vanilla scent.
- spf
Italian pharmacy sun spray for children, transparent on application.
- cream
Rilastil
After Sun Refreshing MilkLight after-sun emulsion for face and body.
- cleanser
Cleansing oil for very dry skin, gentler than a foaming body wash.
- cream
Spanish pharmacy stretch-mark cream. Prevention work runs over months.
Limited as centella asiatica (cica)
- cream
Swiss-made hand cream, scented rather than fragrance free.
- cream
Advanced Clinicals
10% Glycolic Acid Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body CreamAcid body cream in the same lane as AmLactin, at a lower shelf position.
Moderate as ahas (glycolic/lactic)
- cream
Advanced Clinicals
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Body CreamLarge-format hydrating body cream, one of the volume sellers on iHerb.
- cream
Advanced Clinicals
Vitamin C Advanced Brightening CreamVitamin C body cream for uneven tone. Body tone moves slowly.
Moderate as vitamin c (topical)
- cream
Advanced Clinicals
Collagen and Peptide Firming Body CreamPeptide body cream. Topical collagen hydrates the surface, it does not rebuild.
- serum
Dry body oil spray with a long-running UK following.
- spf
Banana Boat
Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen SprayBody sunscreen spray. Sprays are easy to under-apply, so rub it in.
- cream
Corine de Farme
After Sun Repairing BalmAfter-sun balm. It soothes; it does not undo the exposure.
- cleanser
Sulfate-free body wash, one of the most widely stocked drugstore staples.
- cleanser
Syndet cleansing bar rather than true soap, so it runs less alkaline.
Shea-based daily body lotion, lightly scented rather than fragrance free.
- cleanser
Creamy gel body wash from the same shea line as the lotion.
- spf
High-protection body sun milk for sensitive skin, in a family format.
- cream
Aloe body lotion for normal skin, one of the cheapest daily options.
- cream
Leocrema
Coconut Moisturising Body CreamLight Italian body cream, a supermarket staple rather than a treatment.
- cream
Medix 5.5
Body Cream, Vitamin C + TurmericVitamin C and turmeric body cream aimed at dull, uneven body tone.
Moderate as vitamin c (topical)
- cream
Medix 5.5
Body Cream, Retinol + Ferulic AcidRetinol body cream. Start on alternate nights and keep sun protection up.
Limited as retinol (over the counter)
- cream
Mild By Nature
Argan Oil Hand Cream, UnscentedUnscented hand cream, one of the most reviewed items in the iHerb range.
- cream
Mild By Nature
Hydrating Body Lotion, Lavender LemongrassTravel-size scented body lotion sitting at the top of the iHerb listing.
Urea cream for dry, rough patches. Urea both hydrates and loosens flakes.
High-panthenol cream for reactive, eczema-prone skin.
Moderate as panthenol (pro-vitamin b5)
- cream
Large-format urea and panthenol body lotion for daily dry-skin upkeep.
Moderate as panthenol (pro-vitamin b5)
- cream
Urea body cream for dry, rough patches, in a large daily-use format.
Niacinamide body cream aimed at uneven tone on arms and legs.
Strong as niacinamide
Niacinamide body cream aimed at uneven tone on arms and legs.
Strong as niacinamide
Urea and niacinamide cream for face and body, aimed at rough dryness.
Strong as niacinamide
Large-format hyaluronic cream for dry skin across face, body and hands.
- cream
Hand cream aimed at people who wash their hands all day at work.
- cream
Non-greasy body lotion from the long-running Norwegian Formula line.
- cream
Neutrogena
Norwegian Formula CICA Body CreamCentella body cream for very dry skin, in a large refill format.
Limited as centella asiatica (cica)
- cream
Body cream with Q10 for moisturised, firmer-feeling skin.
Rich body milk, the German drugstore default for winter dryness.
- cream
Light almond-oil body milk, the Spanish supermarket default.
Light multi-use cream for face, body and hands.
- cream
Rich daily body lotion, the mass-market default in most UK aisles.
- cream
Body lotion aimed at mature skin, from the long-running Q10 line.
- cleanser
Oil-containing shower gel, gentler on dry skin than a foaming wash.
- spf
Sport body sun spray with a dry finish, made for sweat and movement.
- spf
Coloured kids sun spray so you can see where it has been applied.
- spf
NIVEA SUN
Protect & Moisture Sun Spray SPF 50+High-factor body sun spray. Reapplication matters more than the number.
Cocoa butter lotion long used through pregnancy. Massage habit matters as much.
- cream
Thicker balm version of the same cocoa butter line, for the belly.
- cream
SKINTIST
Body Barrier Repair LotionOwn-brand body lotion. Its rank on this shelf reflects merchandising, not sales.
- cream
SKINTIST
Body 10 % Urea LotionUrea lotion for rough, bumpy skin. Urea both hydrates and softens at this strength.
- exfoliant
The INKEY List
PHA Exfoliating and Hydrating Body Water CreamGentle PHA cream that exfoliates and hydrates for smoother body skin.
- cleanser
Kojic acid cleansing bar. A wash-off step does far less than a leave-on.
- ointment
Vaseline
Healing Jelly All-Over Body BalmFragrance-free travel format of petroleum jelly. It seals; it does not hydrate.
- ointment
Vaseline
Original Pure Petroleum JellyThe reference occlusive. It seals water in; it adds none of its own.
- cream
Cocoa butter body lotion built around the brand jelly as an occlusive.
- cream
Oat-based emollient lotion to soothe dryness and itch-prone skin.
- cream
Light, non-greasy lotion to nourish and comfort dry, sensitive skin.
- cream
Biotherm
Lait Corporel L'OriginalLong-running premium body milk, best known for its citrus scent.
- cream
Elizabeth Arden
Green Tea Honey Drops Body CreamScented department-store body cream with unusually long shelf longevity.
- cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Wash AP+ Moisturizing Body & Face WashGentle foaming wash with thermal water and shea for dry, sensitive skin.
- cream
Nécessaire
The Body Lotion (Fragrance-Free)Niacinamide and peptide lotion; fragrance-free option suits sensitive skin.
- cream
Sol de Janeiro
Brazilian Bum Bum CreamScented body cream with cupuaçu butter and guaraná for soft skin.
Hair & scalp
35 verifiedGentle scalp care and length care, framed as comfort and upkeep, not diagnosis.
- cleanser
California Gold Nutrition
Beauty Strengthening Shampoo Biotin Rosemary Mint 12 fl ozBiotin shampoo with coconut and babassu oils for weak or brittle-feeling hair.
- serum
California Gold Nutrition
Strengthening Hair and Scalp Oil Biotin Rosemary Mint 2 fl ozLeave-in biotin scalp oil with rosemary and mint for dry-feeling scalps.
- cream
California Gold Nutrition
Strengthening Conditioner Biotin Rosemary Mint 12 fl ozBiotin conditioner to moisturise and detangle weak or brittle-feeling hair.
- mask
California Gold Nutrition
Strengthening Hair Masque Biotin Rosemary Mint 12 ozWeekly biotin masque for deeper conditioning of dry or brittle-feeling hair.
- serum
Mielle Organics
Rosemary and Mint Scalp and Hair Strengthening Oil 2 ozScalp and hair oil with rosemary and biotin for dry scalp and split ends.
- cleanser
Paul Mitchell
Tea Tree Special Shampoo 10.14 ozTea tree shampoo that deep-cleans and refreshes oily or buildup-prone scalps.
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- cleanser
Fragrance- and sulfate-free shampoo for sensitive or easily-irritated scalps.
- serum
Moroccanoil
Treatment Original Hair Oil 3.4 fl ozArgan-oil hair treatment for dry-feeling lengths and a softer finish.
Leave-in charcoal-and-tea-tree serum to soothe dry, flake-prone, itch-prone scalps.
Weekly deep-conditioning mask to restore moisture in dry, brittle, over-processed hair.
- cleanser
Nettle shampoo that helps balance oil for hair that feels fresher longer.
- cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Kerium DS Anti-Dandruff Intensive ShampooGel-shampoo with micro-exfoliating LHA for flake-prone, itch-prone scalps.
Leave-in serum for flake-prone, itch-prone scalps seeking everyday comfort.
- cleanser
Nizoral
Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 2%)
Ketoconazole shampoo used twice weekly for flake-prone, itch-prone scalps.
Prescription medicine
Ketoconazole is prescribed at treatment strength. Your prescriber is the right person for questions about it.
Start with whoever prescribed it. They hold the plan and the history.
Prepare notes for the appointmentA one page summary of your readings, built on your device.Reach a dermatologist through your doctorA doctor or pharmacist can point you to a dermatologist. They are the fastest route to a clinical opinion where you are.International League of Dermatological SocietiesIt names the national dermatology society for most countries. Find yours in the list, then look that society up to reach a specialist. - cleanser
Ouai
Detox ShampooClarifying shampoo with apple cider vinegar to lift product and hard-water buildup.
- cleanser
Sulphate-free shampoo for gentle daily cleansing and fuller-feeling hair.
- serum
The Derma Co
1% Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp SerumOvernight scalp serum that gently exfoliates and helps balance excess oil.
- mask
Rinse-off hair treatment, the top-selling Korean hair item on this list.
- cleanser
Shampoo half of the damage-repair pair. Scalp needs differ from hair needs.
- cleanser
Selenium DS shampoo for flake-prone scalps with normal to oily hair.
- cleanser
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-Dandruff ShampooEveryday pyrithione-zinc shampoo for flake-prone scalps; widely available.
- serum
La'dor
Perfumed Hair OilLeave-in hair oil for ends. Keep it off the scalp if roots run oily.
- serum
The Ordinary
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair DensityDaily leave-in scalp serum aiming for thicker, fuller-looking hair over time.
- cleanser
WOW Skin Science
Onion Shampoo with Red Onion Seed Oil & Pro-Vitamin B5Sulphate-free onion shampoo with pro-vitamin B5 for cleaner, softer hair.
- exfoliant
Christophe Robin
Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea SaltSea-salt scalp scrub that exfoliates buildup; cleanses in place of shampoo.
- cleanser
Shampoo for oily flake-prone scalps to gently remove visible flakes.
Leave-in peptide mask that helps restore strength after chemical or heat stress.
- serum
Kerastase
Genesis Serum FortifiantDaily scalp-and-hair serum to fortify strands prone to breakage from brushing.
- cleanser
La Roche-Posay
Kerium Anti-Dandruff Gel Shampoo for Oily ScalpPurifying gel shampoo for oily, flake-prone scalps that feel itchy.
- mask
Living Proof
Restore Repair MaskDeep conditioning mask for restoring dry, damaged cuticles and reducing breakage.
- cleanser
Bond-building shampoo for color- or heat-stressed strands; gentle, sulfate-free cleanse.
- cream
Concentrated conditioner that strengthens bonds and eases detangling in one wash.
- treatment
Olaplex
Nº.3 Hair PerfectorAt-home bond treatment used before shampoo to reduce breakage over time.
- treatment
Philip Kingsley
Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning TreatmentPre-shampoo deep-conditioning treatment that adds moisture and bounce to dry hair.
- cleanser
René Furterer
Astera Fresh Soothing Freshness ShampooCooling mint and eucalyptus shampoo to soothe sensitive, itch-prone scalps.
Educational guidance only. Body, scalp, and hair concerns can overlap with medical conditions, so MIRU keeps this generic and specialist-first when symptoms persist.
Personal guidance, not medical advice.