My legs are gross after my rides with an accumulated layer of dirt thats stuck to my sunblock. Try the Clarisonic Pro that comes with the body brush. Use a gentle shea butter body wash like Aveeno or Olay. What do you mean by "strong" lotion? I only use one light lotion and it is just right - the La Mer body creme. You will notice the difference. Get a sample and try it. I suspect, unless you have some reaction to it, you will love it by end of first week. That along with the Clarisonic -- my skin feels glorious after a wash.