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15 Best Lotions for Dry Skin That Will Work Wonders
Say goodbye to itchy, parched skin.
Ree Drummond's life on the ranch might look perfect and picturesque from her photos, but what you may not see is that Oklahoma can get brutally cold in the winter months. Winter has its perks, but dry skin definitely isn't one of them! The best way to soothe dry, itchy arms, legs, elbows, and more is by finding the best lotion for dry skin that works for your body—and then slathering it on daily.
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Ree herself reaches for body butter as soon as she steps out of the shower to use on her known dry spots, like her feet and elbows. While Ree isn't super picky about what brand of cream she uses, she always looks for something heavy-duty. "I'll use anything that resembles body butter (the kind that comes in a tub)," she says. She also has the right application technique down: Most dermatologists say the best time to apply lotion is right after a bath or shower, when your skin is damp.
Ready to choose the body lotion that's right for you? Read on to find creams and lotions for all types of dry, itchy skin—there are even options for people with sensitive skin conditions, like eczema. If it's your feet that are particularly dry, check out the best foot creams to tackle that problem. And don't forget to give your dry lips some love with an Alex-approved lip mask for overnight and the best lip balms for during the day, too!
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
This cult-favorite cream has earned more than 90,ooo five-star reviews on Amazon! It's a great everyday moisturizer and is super gentle for people with sensitive skin.
Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion
This is a solid drugstore pick is a great affordable option. The formula is made with ceramides, shea butter, and glycerin for intense hydration.
Olay Rinse-Off Body Conditioner
Shorten your after-shower routine by moisturizing while you wash! This lotion is meant to be applied while you're still bathing—does it get more time-saving?
Neutrogena Hydro Boost
A gel cream is perfect when you want something with a lightweight feel but heavy impact. The hydration in this gel comes from hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while dimethicone and petrolatum lock it into the skin.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+
La Roche Posay is one of a few brands on this list accepted by the National Eczema Association, making it great for sensitive skin. This balm is made with a unique ingredient: prebiotics, which may strengthen the skin's natural barrier.
Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
Reach for this heavy duty cream when you're feeling especially lizard-like: A combo of ingredients like petrolatum and glycerin create an intense hydrating layer over your skin.
St. Ives Soothing Oatmeal & Shea Butter Lotion
At less than $10, this is a great budget pick. This lotion gets its moisturizing power from shea butter, glycerin, and soybean oil.
Kiehl's Crème de Corps
If you prefer a thicker, heavier lotion, this one is for you. It's non-greasy and packed with hydrating ingredients like squalane, cocoa butter, and almond oil.
Baby Dove Eczema Care Cream
If this cream is good enough for gentle baby skin, it's good enough for us! It's another pick that's accepted by the National Eczema Association and is free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, dyes, and fragrance.
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream
This National Eczema Association-approved cream is great for people who want to fight inflammation without steroids. Reviewers rave about how quick and effective it is.
Sili™ Body Lotion
Reviewers loved the light, almond-y scent of this moisturizer. It's made with marula and shea butters for maximum hydration.
Lubriderm Advanced Therapy Lotion
Fight dry skin all day with this 24-hour moisturizer. Bonus: it doesn't leave behind a greasy residue.
Weleda Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream
Weleda aims to use only natural ingredients in their skincare. This nourishing cream uses a thick base of oils and beeswax to give your skin a natural glow. You can even dab it on your face as a highlighter!
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer
There's a reason this moisturizer is called ultra healing. Jergens is a longtime drugstore classic that uses the known power of vitamins C and E to hydrate.
Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter
Ree always reaches for a body butter like this when she needs to soothe her dry skin. The primary hydrating ingredient in this tub is argan oil, a powerful natural moisturizer.
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