Hi everyone,
Winter will be here soon and your skin will scream for some extra attention (read moisturization). Our body needs moisturization as much as our face does. Many women stay away from body butters as they are too heavy. Most of us also avoid body oil as they can be greasy and can make our dresses dirty. Body lotions are the best option for such cases, in the winter time. These lotions are super hydrating and you don’t need to reapply them often as they keep the skin soft for hours. If you are a busy bee, pick your favourite from the list before the winter creeps in.
1. Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Lotion:
One amazing quality of this lotion is that it contains the microdroplets of Vaseline jelly that moisturises the skin intensely by penetrating deeply through different layers of the skin. It keeps the skin moisturised for really long. Only a little quantity of the product is required to transform your rough, dry skin to healthy-looking, supple skin within seconds. Besides moisturising the skin, it adds a shiny glow to the skin, making it look radiant.
2. Vivel Cell Renew Deep Smoothing Body Lotion:
This lotion contains microbeads of Vitamin E that penetrates the skin and adds moisture to the deeper layers of the cell. It works very well and revives dry, damaged skin. You will need a pea-sized amount to cover your hands and legs. The product smells very refreshing and you can use it in extreme winter months to get the best results.
3. Nivea Silky Body Milk for Dry Skin:
All Nivea body lotions are extremely hydrating and this one is probably the best one of them for winter use. The lotion contains glycerine and thus makes the skin soft and this result stays on for long. It does not leave any greasy residue and makes the skin look healthy and glowy. It repairs dry flakes and thus is a must have for women with dry skin.
4. Dove Indulgent Nourishment Body Lotion:
This lotion has a creamy consistency but it spreads easily and absorbs well deep into the skin. It’s perfect for the winters and its non-greasy at all. It keeps the skin moisturised for one whole day. The shea butter contains the goodness of vitamins that make the skin look radiant. The smell of this product is petty amazing and it lingers on for 3-4 hours.
5. Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion:
If nothing works for your extremely dry skin in winter, this one surely will. This lotion applies like a dream! It leaves behind no shine, nor any sign of having applied anything to the skin at all. It can take care of extremely dry skin issues and a little product is enough for your body. It is free of any harsh chemicals and it never clogs pores. You can apply it to your face too.
6. Bath and Body Works Winter Candy Apple Body Lotion:
Immediately after application, it makes the skin so touchable and smooth that it feels as soft as baby’s skin. It is non-greasy and this alone can keep the skin hydrated for 7-8 hours even during the winter months. It has an amazing smell which is sweet yet warm due to a heavenly blend of apples, cinnamon spice and orange. It definitely gives the Christmas-holiday kind of feel and will definitely make the gloomy winter mornings better.
7. Marks and Spencer Fresh Aloe Vera Moisturizing Hand and Body Lotion:
This lotion keeps the skin hydrated for more than 15 hours!That is definitely a great news for both the busy and lazy women out there! It gets absorbed pretty well and makes the skin soft immediately after application. The smell is also very pleasant. It is easily available in India and you must give it a try sometime.
8. The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Body Lotion:
This lotion has a non-sticky, non-greasy finish that gets absorbed really quick and gives an instant boost of hydration to the skin. It makes the skin really soft and smooth and also improves the texture. The skin stays hydrated for really long. The fragrance is refreshing and it lingers on for hours. If you want to get a relaxing spa-like experience, apply this after a shower.
9. Weleda Citrus Hydrating Body Lotion:
This is an organic product and is loaded with oil extracts. Although it is extremely lightweight, it keeps the skin hydrated for hours. One application is enough to keep the skin moisturised throughout the day. The natural citrus fragrance peps up the mood instantly, especially during the cold, gloomy days. It is a little expensive compared to the rest but if you want to pamper yourself a bit, this is the best choice.
10. Kama Ayurveda Sanobar Body Moisturiser:
The moisturizer contains French cypress essential oil, olive oil, aloe vera, sugar, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, rose and jasmine. All these ingredients are extremely good for the skin and known to offer good moisturization. It spreads well and gets soaked instantly. The lotion does not make the skin sticky and offers hydration for a good 6 to 8 hours after application. It’s worth a trial for all citrus sweet fragrance lovers who wouldn’t mind the cost.
I would love to share a few tips here. I am not a fan of body oils as my skin feels sticky after I use it. Also, I am not a fan of the oily stain it leaves on the dresses. However, I love the moisture it provides. So I mix oil with lotion and apply it post-shower to keep my body hydrated day long. Also, you can apply the oil before shower and lotion after the shower to get maximum benefit without any greasiness. Also, whenever there is a party, I mix argan oil with the lotion to get a very sensual fragrance. You can also use an essential oil of your choice to get the relaxing feel. Do let me know if you liked the tips!
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