Wether to combat central heating in winter or sea salt in summer, a good body moisturiser is an essential part of any skincare routine for smooth, nourished skin all year round. We have compiled a list of our favourite formulas to cover all needs and skin types throughout all seasons.
Weleda skin food body lotion
The facts: 70 % organic, value for money. The +: Their face cream of the same range is cult amongst makeup artists and there’s a reason for it: it works a charm at nourishing the driest of skin. Now available for the body, this lotion is a clever mix of organic sunflower seed oil and shea butter together with calming botanical extracts of calendula, pansy and chamomile to tap into the skin’s own regenerative capacity and rebuild its protective barrier.
Weleda Skin Food Body Lotion
14.95£
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The Body Stone by Kate McLeod
The facts: Women owned business, vegan, natural, packaged in sustainably farmed re-usable bamboo canisters The +: A solid moisturiser that softens when it comes into contact with the skin to instantly nourish even the driest of limbs. A core formula of cocoa butter and four nourishing base oils: sweet almond, apricot kernel, avocado, and coconut, the solid form means no unnecessary container. When you’re nearly done with it drop the remnant in your bath for a decadent Cleopatra like moment.
The Body Stone by Kate Mcleod
40£
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Pai Skincare Polly Plum Comforting Cream
The facts: Organic, Cruelty free, female founded The +: When it comes to soothing sensitve skin, Pai is always our go-to and this body cream is no different. Packed with calendula and jojoba oils, it will instantly relieve itchiness and dry patches and quickly improves moisture levels too. Add the delicate plum oil scent and we are sold.
Pai Skincare Polly Plum Calendula & Jojoba Comforting Body Cream
24£
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Upcircle Natural Body Cream with Date Seeds
The facts: Vegan, Upcycling discarded products from the food industry, UK made and fully recyclable packaging. The +: Incredibly hydrating without being greasy, Upcircle true to their ethos created this miracle cream out of discarded date seeds extract. Combined with shea butter, linseed and olive oil, this moisturiser keeps winning best in class awards for a reason, it truly works. Good for you and good for the planet, what else can we ask for?
UpCircle Body Cream with Date Seed Extract
19.99£
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Aviela Shea Body Lotion
The facts: Natural, Vegan, Black Female Owned Business, Supports African Women Cooperatives, Recyclable packaging The +: This fantastic body lotion is made with 100% unrefined Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Crambe Seed Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Baobab Oil. Ideal for those looking for a light product that is still deeply nourishing, it is packed with vitamins A, D, E and F and essential fatty acids. The best part? by buying this product you support women cooperatives in West Africa.
Aviela Shea Body Lotion
26£
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Nécessaire The Body Lotion
The facts: Vegan, Climate Neutral, Recycled packaging, 1% for the planet The +: Formulated with the most sensitive skin types in mind, this Nécessaire body lotion will repair your skin barrier, boost its radiance with vitamins while soothing any inflammation you might have. The fact that it is fragrance free means it's truly suitable for all. Slather this on every day and say goodbye to itchy, dry skin.
Nécessaire The Body Lotion Fragrance Free
28£
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Cosmydor Essential Care Tonka Softening Cream
The facts: Organic, Vegan, No Plastic, Local European ingredients and manufacturing. The +: French brand Cosmydor wants to redefine beauty by focussing on the hightest ingredients, sustainably sourced, produced and packaged. A mix of sesame and jojoba oils, shea butter and Tonka Bean extract will give you strong moisturising and smoothing of the skin while also offering anti-ageing properties The best part: this non-sticky lotion absorb quickly, while soothing the driest of skin.
Cosmydor E/2 Essential Care Tonka Softening Body Milk
39£
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Oskia Renaissance Treatment Milk
The facts: Vegan, Upcycling discarded products from the food industry, UK made and fully recyclable packaging. The +: Exfoliate and hydrate the skin all at once with Oskia's light mositurising milk. Featuring the brand's MSM compound, rosehip, macadamia, starflower and grapeseed oils, as well as a low amount of retinol to keep fine lines and aging skin at bay, expect this miracle product to give you the softest, glowiest, smoothest skin.
Oskia Renaissance Body Treatment Milk
45£
