Body Moisturizers Buying Guide
contain an SPF.
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organic products are usually a very good choice. When in doubt about a product, try to do a patch test before slathering it on your whole body.
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cocoa butter. Fragrances are fine as long as you don't have sensitive skin, too. Moisturizers that include an exfoliating chemical, such as 1% or 2% BHA (salicylic acid), might help to rid your skin of the dead flakes. For moisture during the summer months when creams can be too thick, try periodically spraying a moisturizing mist on your skin. It won't be heavy, but it will keep your skin from becoming parched.
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Moisturizer Types
There are two main types of body moisturizers: lotions and
creams. Yet creamy moisturizers aren't the only way to nourish the skin! Below you can see that there are many options for hydration, ordered from lightest to heaviest.
Top Picks
Like with all bath and body products, it is imperative as an informed consumer to know what matters most. Above all other features on any product are the ingredients. Never take cost as a substitute for quality! Learn to read labels, understand which items are emollients, which are prone to drying skin, which are natural and which are synthetic. Surely you have seen the aisles in the drugstores and the hundreds of products available online, so just keep in mind that there are plenty of user reviews and product ratings at your disposal. From those, a list has been compiled to enhance your shopping experience. From basic moisturizers for everyday use, to slightly posh new products and luxurious gifts ideas, hopefully these will help guide you to finding a new favorite moisturizer that is perfect for your skin.
Inexpensive: Less Than $10
Mid-Range: $10 to $20
Luxury: $20+
Related Guides
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Body Wash and Shower Gels
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Bar Soaps
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Facial Moisturizers
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Acne Treatments
International Resources
For this resource in your home country, please see:
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NL: Bodylotion Shopgids
DE: Lotions und Cremes
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