Here Are 17 Reasons Why You Need To Use Body Lotion For The Smoothest Skin

Hydrating your skin is the ultimate protector against anti-aging and just getting that smooth “soft as a baby’s bum” skin. Regular use of these products slathered on the body after a shower or hot bath, before you head off to catch some beauty sleep, or whenever your skin is craving some extra hydration, will get you the best results over time. From CBD lotion that helps soothe aches and pains to night creams (yes, for the body!), we’ve rounded up our top 17 body care products that will nourish, soothe, and protect against the elements so your body will thank you.

LALICIOUS Sugar Kiss Body Butter ($29)
When you feel like spoiling yourself, lather on this best-selling lotion packed with Vitamin E, shea butter, safflower oil, and aloe vera, designed to hydrate, soothe, and lock in long-term moisture. Apply after a shower, hot bath, or anytime, and inhale the addictive scents of citrus, rose, and vanilla. And if you’re into layering up your fragrances, you can also opt for their sugar scrub and shower oil/bubble bath.

LANCOME Nutrix Royal Body Lotion ($39)
When you crave skin as soft as a “baby’s bum”, this ultra-hydrating formula contains a blend of Royal Lipidéum™ Complex of Lipidéum and Royal Jelly which are designed to help the skin retain nourishment by supplementing the moisture-binding fat cells (or lipids). By applying this cream to the body, skin is also protected by the climate and seasonal changes as it provides 24-hour moisture to the skin.

Weleda Skin Food Pampering Body Lotion in Wild Rose ($12.49)
With over 100 years of being in the skincare game, this brand knows how to care for your body and this moisturizer will transport you to an aromatic English rose garden. Made with vegan-friendly ingredients, this lotion contains wild rose seed oil which allows for fast absorption into the skin, as well as the super hydrators - jojoba seed oil and apricot kernel oil.

Kush Queen Melt CBD Lotion ($100)
Can a 100% vegan lotion provide pain relief with the aid of CBD? The answer is a solid - yes. Unlike other CBD lotions on the market, this lotion is water-based instead of oil-based, which means faster and more effective absorption into and underneath the skin to help provide more immediate pain relief. Your aches and pains will dissolve much quicker than a traditional CBD oil. When applied, a gentle cooling sensation can be felt thanks to a combo of menthol, capsicum, and camphor oil - great for all skin types, even the sensitive ones. For extreme relief, you can use their Soaked ∆8 Shower Gel which contains ∆8 THC designed to permeate the dermis for faster absorption as well as their Renew CBD Sugar Scrub which is great for exfoliating and hydrating skin.

wow skin science Shea & Coconut Butter Body Lotion ($14.95)
If you’re already a fan of this brand’s best-selling Apple Cider Vinegar shampoo and Coconut/Avocado conditioner duo, then of course it’s only natural to want to get your hands on this 5-star rated intensely moisturizing lotion. With Shea Butter, Coconut Butter, and Argan Oil, skin is not only quenched but this formula also soothes inflammation and boosts collagen production for younger-looking skin.

BEAST Green Tea Lotion ($19)
For the man on your list or if you dig a little more of a masculine scent, this non-greasy moisturizing hand and body lotion may become your fave post-shower or bath product to slather on. Made without all the bad stuff such as parabens, sulfates, phthalates, etc., this fast-absorbing cream contains botanicals such as green tea, arnica, mountain tobacco as well as chamomile, lavender oil, Vitamins C and E to help soothe skin.

GOOPGENES Nourishing Repair Body Butter ($25)
Ummm, did somebody say 72-hour moisturizing protection? Yes, please. As a part of the goop beauty line, this botanically rich body cream is formulated with three different types of hydrating butter to include bacuri, cupuaçu, and shea, and has a refreshing, citrusy scent. And if don’t forget to give your hands a little extra TLC with their complementary Nourishing Hand Creme formulated with the same nourishing butter blend as well as clinically tested jojoba seed extract for added hydration.

LUSH Sleepy Body Lotion ($24.95 for 7.4 oz.)
For those of us who like a little extra help to get to sleep at night, this vegan body cream contains lavender, oat milk, and almond oil - a perfect blend to hydrate, soothe, and help calm you down as you head to bed. Slather on after a hot bath and say hello to some serious beauty sleep.

purlisse Coconut OIl & Plumeria Silky Body Butter ($24)
When your body is in need of a little help with firming up, this body lotion will come to your rescue thanks to the ingredient, Plumeria, as well as fruit extracts which work to make skin supple and promote elasticity. Not to forget, coconut oil which aids in optimal hydration and softens skin. Brand tip: use after sloughing dead skin cells away with their Coconut Oil & Plumeria Coffee Body Scrub.

CLE Multi Cream ($32)
This body cream really lives up to its multi-functional personality as it is gentle enough to be applied to the face and great for the rest of the body, and that even includes the ends of your hair for added hydration or taming flyaways. Use it with their Lifting Mist, and apply to the face for a light moisturizer or you can apply to your cuticles for added nourishment. Formulated with Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Shea Butter, and fruit extracts, this product is absorbed quickly into the skin, yet leaves your skin feeling hydrated all day long. And with a light Palo Santo blend scent, this product may end up being used by everyone in your family.

HOPE Fragrances Hope Night Body Butter ($75)
This decadent body cream is the perfect enhancement to slather on before you head to bed or just want a moment of pure relaxation. With scents of amber, vanilla, and patchouli, just breathing in these essences will have you drifting off into dreamland in no time. Made with coconut oil and shea butter, this blend works together to leave skin feeling smooth and absorbs quickly without any stickiness.

JO MALONE English Pear & Freesia Body & Hand Lotion ($62)
As one of the brand’s best-selling scents, you might just become addicted to this floral and fruity fragrance. This moisturizer, which is great for applying to your hands and body, gives you fruity whiffs of a King William Pear, cut with a sweet floral scent of white freesia, and softened with notes of sensual Patchouli for warmth. And if you’re into layering your scents, follow with a spritz or two of the English Pear & Freesia Cologne.

Lano Everywhere Cream ($23)
With 100 years of heritage, this Aussie brand is no stranger to the skincare business, especially when it comes to sourcing their magical ingredient, lanolin, which comes from local sheep’s wool, sourced from Australia and New Zealand. This body cream is chock-full of ingredients such as double lanolin (aka Nature's Wonder Moisturiser™, milk, and vitamin E - for that added hydration and antioxidants. Use literally ‘everywhere’ such as a day or night ream, unisex cream, hand cream, eye cream, and even gentle enough for babies.

Caudalie Vinotherapist™ Replenishing Vegan Body Butter ($34)
It’s like visiting one Caudalie’s signature Vinothérapie™ spas when you use their new vegan body butter, from their recently launched Vinotherapist™ body collection. Made from 98% natural origin ingredients such as grape-seed oil, organic shea butter, and desert date oil, this formula works to soothe sensitive, dry skin with 24-hour moisturizing protection and comes in fully recyclable packaging.

MAELYS GET-SHOWY Body Butter ($29)
When Khloe Kardashian sings praises about a certain booty mask made by this brand, then you’ll want to rush to their site and order up every other product before it sells out. For all-over body hydration, this body butter will give you a hydrated glow and let you say goodbye to that ashy skin. If you want to target specific stretch mark areas, try the GET-SPRUNG Enriched Stretch Mark Oil for the belly area, and the GET-CHEEKY Enriched Cellulite Oil for the booty - both of these products are safe and great for expectant moms, too.

Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor™ Elasti-Cream ($48)
Inspired by Brazilian culture, this fun body-loving brand is launching its latest addition to the Sol de Janeiro family by way of a collagen-boosting, anti-aging cream. Created with a mild retinol alternative known as Cacay Oil, vegan plant collagen, and vegan squalane, skin is not only plumped and glowing, but also revived and renewed with younger-looking skin to show off after daily use.

Suzanne Organics Body Butter ($49.99)
If you’ve overdone it in the sun and need that extra moisturizing boost, this luxe body butter is exactly what you need. Formulated with coconut oil, shea butter, and sunflower oil, this anti-aging moisturizer works to hydrate skin, giving it a more youthful appearance, and also contains certified organic essential oils and fruit juice essences. Can we also add that the founder is the timeless Suzanne Somers (aka Chrissy from “Three’s Company”)?