Body creams

Body lotion and body creams for hydrated skin

A body lotion or body cream hydrates and softens the skin on your body after a shower or bath. Here you will find rich body creams, light body milks and gels, and scented body emulsions suitable for everyday use in summer and winter alike.

How to choose the right body cream

The most important things are texture and what your skin needs. Dry skin does well with richer body creams and butters, normal skin with a lighter body milk, and in summer a quickly absorbed gel. Scent matters too: some creams are neutral, others bring a well-known fragrance line with them.

• Rich body cream: suits dry skin and the colder seasons, leaving long-lasting softness.
• Body milk or emulsion: light, quickly absorbed and good for daily care.
• Body gel: cooling and refreshing, a good choice for warm weather.
• Scented creams: emphasise a fragrance line, and some pair nicely with the same brand’s perfume or shower gel.

To complete your body care, also see body oils, body scrubs for preparing the skin and hand creams for your hands.

Popular brands

The body creams include products from L’Occitane and Collistar, as well as Clarins, Biotherm, Elizabeth Arden and Shiseido.

When is the best time to apply body lotion?

A lotion absorbs best right after a shower, while the skin is still slightly damp. That helps keep the moisture in the skin.

Is a body cream suitable for the face?

Body creams are made for the skin on the body. For the face, choose a face cream formulated for thinner, more delicate skin – you will find them in our face care range.

How often should I use a body cream?

Dry skin suits daily use, while for normal skin a couple of times a week can be enough.