Best body moisturisers

WHAT: Nivea Body Smooth Care Lotion
HOW MUCH: $5.35
WHY WE LOVE IT: Smooth and light, this lotion has all the benefits of an intense cream, without the hard work. It glides across the body and quickly absorbs to relieve dryness on the spot. With a combination of circulation-boosting ginko, protective vitamin E, and extra hydrating shea, it's designed especially for dry skin and helps make bodies more resilient against winter's environmental onslaught.
WHAT: St. Ives Whipped Silk Intense Body Moisturiser
HOW MUCH: $5.99
WHY WE LOVE IT: This one's luxe for less. It sneaks vitamins and natural emollients into a creamy formula that feels far more luxurious than the tiny price tag would suggest. We also like that it forms a masting barrier against moisture loss but leaves no residue, meaning you can slather it all over without worrying about your clothes.
WHAT: Bio Oil
HOW MUCH: $14.95/ $24.95
WHY WE LOVE IT: A clever multi-tasker, this skincare oil tackles dehydration, ageing, uneven skin tone, scars and stretch marks all at once. A non-greasy 'dry' oil, it suits both face and body and can be used in the bath or as a direct topical treatment. The formula features natural lavender, calendula and rosemary oils and a unique delivery system, PurCellin Oil, ensures each ingredient does its work most efficiently. It doesn't look glamorous, but it does work wonders on dehydrated elbows, knees and heels.
WHAT: Remedica African Organics Vanilla & Shea Butter Body Cream
HOW MUCH: $34
WHY WE LOVE IT: Firstly, this cream smells delicious and, secondly, it does a darn fine job. Based on Fair Trade organic African shea butter and baobab as well as an array of organic botanical extracts, it melts into the skin like butter and leaves you scented with vanilla orchid extract, orange, frankincense and rose essential oils. It's a pleasure to use, is suitable for all skin types and leaves thirsty bodies feeling soft and supple all day. We're sold.
Tips for avoiding dry skin this winter
- Avoid long hot baths and regular soaps, opting instead for a moisturising body wash in a warm shower. We like Hamilton Dry Skin Mild Foam Wash, $16.95.
- Moisturise your skin straight after a shower, while your body is still slightly damp and warm
- Cosy up in a warm jumper rather than in front of the heater
- Apply and reapply sunscreen, just as you would in summer
38 Member Comments
I really like using Nivea Body Smooth Care Lotion. I love the smell & the feel of my skin after using it. It does everything it's supposed to. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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Nivea , Vaseline & Aveeno are amazing when it comes to body moisturisers.
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I need a new moisturiser and dould consider the suggested products in the article.
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Always love splurging on MOR and Loccitane but nivea is a trusted budget one!
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I recently received a bottle of Biooil from BH and I love it.
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But dang, I love a hot shower although I try to have tepid showers more often than not.
I apply moisturiser within two minutes of finishing a shower to wet skin not damp skin.
I find this the most effective in protecting against water loss.
Water consumption through food and drink, provides hydration.
Using moisturiser doesn’t provide hydration; it provides a barrier against moisture loss.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to water is irritant due to several factors such as washing away the skin’s natural oils, pH, hardness and hot temperatures.
When I travel to places with hard water, my eczema and xerosis flare up!
I love a good moisturiser - Hamilton Urederm and Aveeno Dermexa among others.
QV have just released a lotion with ceramides- I’m curious to try it!
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Nivea is fantastic for dry skin , i love it. Bio Oil is also great.
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I love to use my body moisturiser after a nice, hot shower
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Great article & tips too BH. I've already started having only lightly warm shower's not the really hot one's so my back hasn't been as dry/itchy since doing it which is good. I'll pass on the Nivea one as I've tried one of their product's a while back & didn't like it but the other's I wouldn't mind giving a go although I'm happy with the one I've got I still try these one's out if I came across them.
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Love the sound of all of these but I must admit that I also love hot baths.
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L'Occitane and Palmers are the top of the list at the moment. About to try one of MOR's from the correspondence range.
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I love MOR for beautiful body lotions
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Me too! They have so many amazing scents
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My legs crave moisture!
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Palmers Cocoa Butter all the way! I have tried two of these products and they are no way close to Palmers!
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All great tips here! I'm using sorbolene at the moment. If we cut down on shower time, we also save water :)
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I find good ol sorbolene is fantastic for my dry skin
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Deffinatly St Ives!! I always use thier products.
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Deffinatly St Ives!! I always use thier products.
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StIves is great. I use 24 Hour Moisture and it really makes my legs smooth
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I love Nivea - I use a body oil spray, then body cream when i shower at home, but when I'm at the gym i always have Nivea in my gym bag.
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i love body moisturisers and have been using nivea for years
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i love nivea body lotion - have been using it for a few years and it really does leave your skin fresh and clean
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I don't like Nivea body moisturisers as the fragrance is quite strong for me and I don't find that moisturising compared to some other products. I don't stick to one product as I have dry skin and get ingrown hair regular, plus my skin tends to lack a healthy even skin tone. I use a combination of product in between days including Hamilton Skin Therapy cream, Hamilton lotion, Rosken lotion, Bio Oil and Hamilton skin therapy light cream.
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I like Palmers products as they work a treat & are inexpensive BUT I do like Bio oil for smaller areas (yet to try on my face though).
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