Whether it’s cracked heels, parched hands or ashy elbows, the best body lotion for men can soothe and repair skin from the neck down. It’s a remedy for over washing the hands, an imperative followup to a long, hot shower as well as a defense against further dehydration. The best men’s body lotions, in this way, play an active offense and defense to keep skin smooth, hydrated, healthy and firm. They can make a huge difference in a single application, and especially overnight. Continued use yields consistent, favorable results.
Here are seven of the best body lotions for men, that can do all of the above, during any time of year.
Sachajuan Shiny Citrus Body Lotion
Swedish brand Sachajuan packed oat-derived beta-glucans into its body lotion, which work to soothe and calm on contact while also firming and plumping the skin. They stimulate collagen production which helps skin looking youthful and smooth. A citrus-jasmine scent lingers on the skin after application and leaves a fresh, uplifting reminder of the body’s sudden rejuvenation.
Golden Door Yuzu Shea Body Butter
With a shea- and cocoa-butter base, Golden Door’s yuzu lemon-scented body butter is a miracle worker on rough skin. It’s enriched with jojoba and sunflower oils to preserve moisture levels, reduce inflammation and repair damage effectively. It feels like a spa treatment as it seeps into the skin, and its soothing effect is magnified further if preceded with a full-body exfoliating scrub. It’s no shock the formula is so mood boosting, either: Golden Door itself is an oasis of a retreat and spa in Southern California.
Aesop Rind Concentrate Body Balm
Shea and cocoa butters give Aesop’s balm its rich body, while an enriching blend of botanical oils penetrates the skin to soothe, firm, hydrate and restore — think oils of sweet almond, orange, coconut, grapefruit and lemon peel, soybean and more. While the balm absorbs instantly to quickly calm and moisturize, a citrus scent hovers over the skin and hits the wearer; this calms the senses and creates a happy olfactive association between balm, brain and body.
Acqua Di Parma Colonia Body Cream
With notes of citrus, lavender, rosemary, musk and amber, Acqua Di Parma’s Colonia fragrance is cult status among fragrance connoisseurs. As for the product’s skin-soothing abilities, it uses oils of rice bran, avocado and wheat germ to reduce inflammation, boost collagen production, stimulate and preserve hydration levels, smooth wrinkles and fine lines as well as even out skin tone. The scent wears light but lasts many hours. Pair it with the actual fragrance for an all-day lift.
Le Labo Bergamote 22 Hand & Body Lotion
This is Le Labo’s oft-overlooked best fragrance, blended inside a terrific body lotion. Bergamote 22 lotion provides a refreshing polish for the body with a crisp, optimistic scent in its wake — it’s worthy of being one’s signature scent, should the wearer choose to pair it with the similarly named fragrance. The lotion itself is packed with soothing aloe vera, antioxidant-rich olive oil, ultra-hydrating coconut oil and skin-brightening vitamin A.
Malin+Goetz Vitamin B5 Body Lotion
Infused with vitamin B5, Malin+Goetz’s body lotion expertly plumps skin with moisture, and essential fatty acids then preserve those levels. Last but not least, avocado and grapeseed oils deliver even more restorative, reparative strength and moisture to the skin. The lightweight formula absorbs quickly but packs a punch, and leaves skin with a subtle, crisp citrus scent.
Nécessaire Fragrance-Free Body Lotion
Nécessaire’s unscented lotion isn’t just perfect for aroma-averse men. This dense lotion is so packed with nutrients that it’s basically a multivitamin applied to the skin. It’s got vitamins A, B3, C and E, plus Omegas 6 and 9. Altogether, these run the spectrum of firming, brightening, toning, strengthening, softening, moisturizing and fortifying the skin. Oils of marula, meadowfoam and cacay combine to penetrate the skin and deliver instant nourishment and hydration, while niacinamide repairs surface skin cells to boost radiance and barrier defense.
