The Only Body Creams And Lotions You'll Need This Season

You know winter is coming when your body starts to tingle!

But this sensation isn’t the kind you’re itching for – it’s suggesting your body is dry and you need to do something about it. Nothing in that sentence was meant to be suggestive but that’s just where we are. What I was trying to talk about, believe it or not, was dry skin. Yes, the same dry skin that’s usually a sign of changing seasons, yes, but also neglect on your part. Because why have you been moisturising your face (which is great!) and completely ignoring the rest of your body?

When the weather is hot and/or humid, it’s natural to not want to rub your body with creams and lotions. And even though you should do it, no one’s going to mind that you don’t because it truly is hot enough to ignore. But as the weather starts to take a cooler turn, your body literally starts to show signs it needs some TLC i.e. tender love and cream. Yes, you read that right.

Using a body cream or lotion is both the most basic and essential thing you must do for self-care. Because what’s the point of a well-nourished face if it isn’t accompanied by an equally moisturised body, right?

And it’s the perfect time to start doing it, if you haven’t been doing it already. Winter is upon us, and it’ll bring with it chapped knees and elbows, itchy neck and legs and flaky skin all over, all of which are signs your body needs to be moisturised. And only you can do it – unless you’re planning on getting some help in case of which, congratulations – so get right to it.

Why should you be using a body moisturiser

I can’t believe I’m having to write this out but then, you have clicked on this story for the same reason, so here we go. The following are some great reasons why you should be moisturising your entire body.

Hydration

Since you don’t want skin that’s dry and flaky, especially since after a shower, the skin loses its moisture rather quickly

Improved Texture

You’d also want your skin to feel soft, right? Free of uneven patches and calluses which are a sign of dehydrated skin

Skin Barrier

Like your face, the rest of your body has a skin barrier too which needs strengthening and protection from environmental damage

Anti-Aging

Skin that’s well hydrated not just looks and feel better but also has lesser fine lines, and who doesn’t want that, right?

Skin Soothing

If you have skin that’s sensitive or irritated or both, hydrating and moisturising it at regular intervals becomes that much more important

Healing

After all, skin that’s well-moisturised, tends to heal faster from sun exposure and/or abrasions

Fragrance and Self-Care

Lastly, you’d also want to smell pleasant, right?

Body creams and lotions we recommend:

Our choicest picks, each one better than the other. Essentially, the perfect way to start your body self-care!

ILEM Japan Relaxing Body Lotion

₹3,450 (240g) 

Forest Essentials Ultra-Rich Body Milk Indian Rose Absolute 

₹2,095 (200ml)

L’Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Lotion

₹3,100 (250ml)

Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Oil Body Cream

₹4,500 (200ml)

Rare Beauty Find Comfort Hydrating Body Lotion

₹3,990 (250ml)

Paula’s Choice Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA

₹2,850 (210ml)

Kimirica The Gentleman Body Cream

₹599 (100g)