Skin takes a real hit during the winter months. The dry, cold air often leads to dry, cracked skin and lathering up on the body lotion is super important, especially on the arms and legs. There's tons of winter skin remedies to try. But just because the weather gets warmer doesn't mean our skin is necessarily safe. Just like a moisturizer is important all year long against the outside elements, the same is true for nourishing the rest of our bodies. It's important not to neglect skin in the summer or underestimate the sun's UV-rays. The sun can dry out skin and sunburn, eczema, and other skin conditions can rage during this time. Whether a person is in their 20s, 30s, 40s, or beyond, it's important to have skin care products ready to go.
Luckily, there's a ton of amazing skin care products on the market that are free from harsh ingredients and safe for sensitive skin. Many are recommended by dermatologists and work to combat the dry skin on arms and legs with nourishing ingredients. Hyaluronic acid and natural oils are often recommended. Of course, first rule of thumb is to always wear sunscreen, but to keep skin even safer from the sun, wind, and hot weather, it's vital to keep the moisture in the skin from evaporating.
Some lotions we included also relieve dry skin from sunburn or simply weathering the summer elements. Because accidents happen and there should be products that don't just prevent and protect but those that soothe, too. There's over-the-counter options like CeraVe, Aveeno, and Neutrogena, as well as products available directly from skin care retailers like Fresh or Lush. What matters is finding the best body lotion for one's skin and being diligent about making it part of a routine. This can mean right after showering in the morning, by way of an overnight cream, or both! Take a look at the options below and stock up before things get heated.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
Lots of dermatologists recommend Neutrogena products for the company's scientific approach and formulations made for sensitive skin. The Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream incorporates hyaluronic acid "to boost skin cells' hydration and lock it in."
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream ($9, Walmart)
Eucerin Intensive Repair Very Dry Skin Lotion
This cream not only relieves dry skin but adds a bit of radiance, too. It features an intensive repair system "that moisturizes, exfoliates and conditions very dry, flaky skin."
Eucerin Intensive Repair Very Dry Skin Lotion ($10, Walmart)
Cetaphil Normal to Oily Skin Daily Facial Cleanser
Cetaphil is a scent-free wash that removes surface oils, dirt, and makeup without leaving skin tight or overly dry. It's known for being particularly good for those prone to eczema.
Cetaphil Normal to Oily Skin Daily Facial Cleanser ($10, Target)
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
First Aid Intense Hydration cream works well on dry dehydrated skin and doesn't leave a residue behind. No harsh chemicals and cruelty-free.
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration ($32, Sephora)
Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion
Fresh is top notch when it comes to dry skin and the brand's Sugar Lemon body lotion is part of that. It's based on its popular Sugar Lemon fragrance.
Fresh Sugar Lemon Body Lotion ($23, Sephora)
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter
Clinique's body butter is exactly what dry skin needs. Its "butter-rich body cream instantly soothes dryness with intensive moisture."
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter ($31, Clinique)
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer
Jergens Ultra Healing moisturizer is meant for "extra dry" skin in need of deep, deep nourishment. It may also help improve skin's texture and luminosity.
Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer ($8, Walgreens)
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Aveeno is a drugstore body lotion that packs a big punch. Its formula has a light coconut scent and oat extract and oat oil to soothe cracked, sensitive, or dry skin.
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion ($8, Walgreens)
Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
Armed with natural sea minerals and almond oil, Nivea's body lotion nourishes dry or rough skin. Lasts more than 24 hours.
Essentially Enriched Body Lotion ($9, Ulta)
Body Hero Daily Perfecting Cream
Glossier is rising the ranks as a top skin care brand. Makeup is a big part of that, but its body cream is also a notable pick: "It immediately perfects and enhances the look of skin, smooths the look of skin’s surface, and melts in for all-day hydration."
Body Hero Daily Perfecting Cream ($22, Glossier)
Beauty Counter Body Butter in Citrus Mimosa
Beauty Counter's Body Butter is what dehydrated summer skin needs. According to the product description, "this rich body butter features shea butter and mongongo oil to hydrate and nourish, plus organic sunflower oil, aloe, and chamomile to soothe and smooth."
Beauty Counter Body Butter in Citrus Mimosa ($39, Beauty Counter)
Lush Sleepy Body Lotion
Put Lush's Sleepy body lotion on before bed for a peaceful night while the product moisturizes skin overnight. The lavender in its formula is what makes it essential to anyone's nighttime routine.
Lush Sleepy Body Lotion ($10, Lush)
Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream
Sol de Janeiro's Coco Cabana Cream has the Spanish word for "sun" in it so it's truly meant for skin enduring the heat. It contains antioxidants and coconut oil "to help diminish sun damage and dryness."
Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream ($20, Dermstore)
Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue Overnight Cream
The Vaseline brand may bring to mind the classic petroleum jelly. But the brand has a dry skin overnight cream that sells out it's so good.
Vaseline Clinical Care Extremely Dry Skin Rescue Overnight Cream ($14, Walmart)
Honest Face & Body Lotion
Going for organic? Honest's Face and Body lotion is the right choice as its formula is free of artificial fragrance and made with no harsh chemicals. It's also made with lavender for ultimate relaxation.
Honest Face & Body Lotion ($9, Walgreens)
Eczema Honey Original Skin-Soothing Cream
Think conditioner, but for skin. This honey skin-soothing cream nourishes and soothes eczema and can be applied anywhere it's needed.
Eczema Honey Original Skin-Soothing Cream ($20, Eczema Honey Co.)
Kiehl's Creme De Corps
Kiehl's Creme de Corps is exactly what flaky, dry skin on the arms and legs needs. "Continued use for 10 days will provide a skin texture heretofore unattainable."
Kiehl's Creme De Corps ($11, Barneys New York)
Origins Smoothing Souffle Whipped Body Cream
If having an aura that smells like yummy fruits or herbs is the goal, Origins Souffle Whipped Body Cream is perfect. The natural ingredients "instantly melt in and surround skin in a top-to-toe veil of velvety-softness."
Origins Smoothing Souffle Whipped Body Cream ($37, Macy's)
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion
CeraVe is an Amazon's Choice product and for good reason. Many users tout its soothing and relieving effects on dry skin: "It's formulated with hyaluronic acid to help retain skin's natural moisture."
CeraVe Daily Moisturizing Lotion ($10, Amazon)
Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion
Adamia Repair Lotion won the Women's Choice Award for Therapeutic Lotions and looking at its reviews, it's for good reason. Its natural ingredients include omega-3 and macadamia for ultimate skin-soothing. It may also help improve distressed skin, skins tears, and more.
Adamia Therapeutic Repair Lotion ($18, Amazon)
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