The 15 Best Body Lotions for Men, Tested and Reviewed

What ingredients should I look out for?

For dry skin, the ingredients that are going to be the most effective are those with super hydrating, healing, moisturizing properties. Most lotions on this list have shea butter or aloe vera, which are natural ingredients that work wonders in instantly soothing chapped, dry skin. Others, like niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and fatty acids, and various vitamins, deliver extra hydration that locks into the skin and heals it over time.

When is the best time to apply body lotion?

Typically, to target dry skin, you should apply body lotion twice a day—in the morning, and at night. Make sure that one of these times is directly after you shower, as soap scrubs the skin of its moisture, and your body can do with a dose of lotion after being scrubbed.

Who should use body lotion?

Honestly, everybody should use body lotion. Even those with oily or normal skin types can be prone to dried-out skin in the colder months, and not using body lotion at all will surely lead to less healthy, plump, bright, glowy skin than you want.