Defeat Dryness Forever

Is your skin dry, flaky and undernourished? Has nothing worked to repair it? Consider several moisturizers hot on the market that smell great, feel fabulous and deeply nourish the skin.

Before you google or venture to the department store, first assess the condition of your skin. Is it normal, extremely dry or somewhere in between? You’ll need a texture that is thick and creamy or smooth and silky, even oily, but never greasy or irritating.

Our list of preferred body moisturizers to help you make the best choice:

We have included most of the best moisturizers in our STORE of moisturizers for your convenience.

1. Save Money: Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra-Hydrating Lotion

Non-greasy, fast-acting and long-lasting, Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra-Hydrating Lotion contains a special blend of five key ingredients, clinically proven to hydrate skin for hours and help replenish lipids. This is an ideal non-irritating, non-comedogenic full body moisturizer.

2. Protect your Skin: Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion SPF 15

Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, this light-weight, non-greasy formula absorbs easily into the skin and lasts for 24 hours. It’s also hypo-allergenic, won’t clog pores, and offers sun protection from head to toe.

3. Inexpensive and Natural: Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Lotion

Palmer’s has a variety of Cocoa Butter Formulas to choose from, as well as additional oils such as Olive and Shea Butter. Inexpensive and long-lasting, these creams and thick ointments work wonders, lingering on your body for hours and making you smell great.

4. Extreme Dryness: Aquaphor Healing Ointment

When nothing has worked to soothe your extremely dry skin, try Aquaphor right after a shower, when skin is damp to lock the moisture in. At night, slather some on your feet or hands, and sleep in your socks to get the full healing effect, or slip into your moisturizing gloves from the Body Shop. Though the ultra-thick texture is similar to Vaseline, it works!

5. Extremely Easy Nourishment: Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

For a more natural choice, try extra virgin coconut oil, safflower oil, or extra virgin olive oil. After getting out of the shower, apply sparingly to cover your whole body. A little goes a long way. And the best part? You can cook with these oils too!

6. The Urge to Splurge: Lancome Absolue Premium BX

A smoothing, firming and intensely hydrating body cream, Lancome Absolue Premium BX gives you an all-over youthful looking glow. Luxurious and innovating, it combines wild yam, soy and sea algae as well as shea butter and Vitamin E to help visibly restore your skin’s youthful appearance, alleviate dryness  and protect it from harmful environmental factors.

7. For the Chemically Conscious: Dr. Hauschka Lemon Body Moisturizer

For those conscious about unknown chemical ingredients, this one’s for you. The scent of lemons is energizing for your skin, and the moisturizer keeps you toned and refreshed all day. Extracts of sage, blackthorn, pure olive and jojoba oils help to fortify, protect and hydrate the skin.

8. Innovation at its Best: Kiehl’s Superbly Restorative Argan Body Lotion

This light-weight, easily absorbed lotion contains several key ingredients to restore and strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier. Argan Oil is rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which protects the skin and keeps it hydrated. Squalene, derived from the olive, is very silky and easily absorbed into the skin. Vitamin E is known for its antioxidant and moisturizing properties. All work together to improves resilience, and provide a healthy, even tone and texture.

9. The Big Time: Sisley Paris Restorative Fluid Body Cream

After a long day in the sun or outdoor exposure, try this formula for healthy, glowing and ultra-moisturized skin. Sisley Paris Restorative Fluid Body Cream helps to repair your skin from the damaging effects of the environment with natural plant extracts and essential oils. It moisturizes skin, and restores softness, suppleness and resilience, as well as maintains that sun-kissed glow.

For serious skin conditions, please consult a dermatologist for professional support.

Your skin is very important so don’t forget the little extra TLC it needs. Take the time to find the right moisturizer to restore and hydrate your skin, and you’ll start to see improvements very soon.

Author: Sarka Kocicka

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