The Best Body Lotions to Soothe and Moisturize Dry Skin

Kiehl’s iconic Creme de Corps has garnered a faithful following over the years, and for good reason. I’ve been addicted to it ever since my mother first introduced me to the lotion when I was a teenager, and I think of it as the absolute gold standard. It has a pleasant and inoffensive scent, is super fast-absorbing and so hydrating, yet entirely non-greasy. Use this every day after you shower and your skin will be baby soft in no time.

While many Insta-famous products are simply not worth the hype, Nécessaire’s lush body lotion is a wonderful exception. It’s like skincare for your body, thanks to a nourishing ingredients like niacinamide, vitamin C, vitamin E, omega-6 and omega-9. It sinks into skin almost instantaneously, and will have you genuinely looking forward to this part of your routine.

Dr. Jart’s Ceramidin body lotion is filled with five different types of barrier-repairing ceramides as well as five different hyaluronic acids, for a major dose of moisture and hydration. It’s lightweight and non-greasy so it won’t stain your clothing, plus it’s hypoallergenic, which is ideal for sensitive skin.

Alo (yes, that athleisure brand that counts Kendall Jenner, Kaia Gerber and Hailey Baldwin as fans) also has a beauty line, including this body lotion that’s packed with amla, argan oil, coconut oil and aloe vera, which work together to smooth your dry skin and give an amazing glow.

If you want a body lotion with CBD, look no further than the Feelist’s ultra-rich Do Not Disturb cream, which not only moisturizes but also calms and soothes thanks to 500 mg of broad spectrum CBD.

While I usually steer clear of body butters (they can be a bit too thick and non-absorbent), I’m glad I made an exception for Mutha’s indulgent version, which is incredibly hydrating without any stickiness or oiliness. It contains shea butter, cocoa butter and mango butter, as well as lots of vitamins and fatty acids that help ease the look of stretch marks, which is a serious bonus.

Not only does this beloved body cream moisturize and smooth, but it also helps with texture and brightens, thanks to the exfoliating properties from fruit AHAs and vitamin C.

There are plenty of quality body lotions at your local drugstore, like this classic Aveeno cream that’s great for sensitive, easily irritated skin.

A dynamic combination of cocoa butter, shea butter, natural oils and ceramides make this sumptuous body lotion a non-greasy, moisturizing dream. Plus, the light scent of coconut, vanilla blossom and almond will transport you to your favorite summer days.

This vegan moisturizer is packed with safflower seed oil and shea butter, as well as lots of vitamins and cucumber, ivy and comfrey extracts.

Goop’s body butter is filled with a potent mix of botanical extracts and butters, for a seriously hydrating lotion that immediately calms dry skin. It leaves you feeling moisturized for 72 hours, though we doubt you’ll be able to resist reapplying before that.

This rich body lotion contains lipids and antioxidants; it soothes, moisturizes and softens skin, and relieves uncomfortable, itchy and rough patches.

Lancer’s body moisturizer sinks right into your skin, and it also contains glycolic acid and peptides to aid in firming and smoothing texture and complexion.

Fans of Skinfix’s face moisturizer will love their body lotion, with ceramides, *all* the lipids and colloidal oatmeal for silky-smooth and soft skin.