Best Body Lotions of 2011
You may be born with perfectly soft, supple skin, but getting it to stay that way on its own is nearly impossible. Beautiful skin takes work, but with the right skincare regimen, and especially by saturating your body with a hydrating lotion, you can restore it to the skin you were born to wear. You can never moisturize your body too much. The skin on your body is less sensitive than your face, so it can handle richer formulas. The best time to apply body lotion is just after showering when skin is still damp and the moisturizer can penetrate more deeply through each layer. Regardless of the season, skin needs moisturizer daily and consistently to maintain hydration, softness and elasticity.
Bliss Lemon + Sage Body Butter Lite
This citrus-scented delight for the senses now comes in a lighter formula that's perfect for the steamy summer temperatures. The cult-favorite skin smoother delivers intense hydration to dry skin yet won't leave it feeling greasy. Head to toe softness stays all day and skin never feels tight or dry. The invigorating lemon and sage fragrance gives you an uplifting boost morning to night.
Fresh SugarBath Sugar Lemon Body Lotion
Brown sugar is the star ingredient in this luxe lotion that keeps skin smooth and supple. It has a light finish so you can re-apply anytime during the day and it will absorb right into your skin. The scent is a take off on Fresh's Sugar Lemon fragrance, a best seller thanks to delicious notes of lemon and bergamot.
L'Occitane Verbena Harvest Body Lotion
Verbena extract and coconut oil penetrate deep into the layers of the skin to give it undeniable softness and elasticity. The lotion is lightweight, but packs big skin benefits like hydration. It absorbs quickly so you won't feel sticky or greasy. Count on skin that's soft and radiant.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter
This original formula has been around for decades and virtually remains the same mix of ingredients. And, it's still as popular today because it visibly improves the quality of your skin over time. It's fragrance free and contains Vitamin E, which infuses protection from environmental stressors. It's especially beneficial to pregnant women as a preventative against stretch marks and can also help minimize the appearance of existing stretch marks.
Nivea Body Essentially Enriched Daily Lotion for Very Dry, Rough Skin
One of the best formulas on the market, this rich hydrator delivers the benefits of an expensive lotion for an inexpensive price. It soothes dry skin all over the body and helps it stay hydrated and youthful. The luxurious texture feels like a cashmere sweater against your skin.
Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
If itchy skin has you scratching morning, noon and night, this soothing lotion comes to the rescue by cooling skin on contact with menthol to give you the relief you need. It alleviates itching by way of oatmeal and keeps skin moisturized for up to 24 hours. The formula is rich, but it absorbs on contact, so skin feels soft, never slick. The lotion is also fragrance free, which means it's safe enough to use on sensitive skin without the risk of developing an allergic reaction.
Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh Hydrating Body Lotion with Aloe and Cucumber Extracts
Dry, dull skin rehydrates instantly when you use this ultra nourishing lotion. The refreshing formula is made with aloe and cucumber extracts, which help refill and regulate skin's natural moisture levels. Conditioners within impart hydration for healthy, quenched skin that looks and stays radiant.
Keri Nourishing Shea Butter, Lotion
This intense moisture replenisher treats skin to the TLC it deserves with ingredients like shea butter and Vitamin E that nourish and smooth skin. It restores dry, dehydrated skin to a smooth, supple, healthy state. It's especially therapeutic on extra-parched areas such as knees and elbows.
AmLactin Moisturizing Lotion
Extremely effective for rough, dry skin, this treatment is formulated with lactic acid, a natural humectant that adds moisture to the skin and slough dry patches away. The fragrance free formula is ideal for rough, tough-to-hydrate areas on the body, such as heels, knees, cuticles and elbows.
Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion For Dry, Sensitive Skin
Perfect for sensitive skin types, this fragrance-free, dermatologist recommended lotion treats reactive skin with kid gloves. Made with effective, yet gentle ingredients, the lotion moisturizes dry, flaky skin for up to 24 hours. Skin is guaranteed to be smooth and improved and keeps getting better the more you use it.
