When we talk about skincare, it is not just the face, it is body skincare as well. Body skins are thicker and less sensitive than the skin on our face, but it does not mean that less attention should be given to them. In fact, because it is thicker it is more difficult to keep it moist. Moreover, as it covers a larger area of our body and it is more likely to be exposed to the sun or other external environmental factors it tends to be dryer and thus harder to keep moist.
According to your skin situation and seasonal changes, you can switch around with different body moisturisers. So that your skin is nice and soft and would not age quickly. We have identified 6 body moisturisers for NUWers to get started. They are all with good reviews that are not too stressful on your skin and are all vegan and cruelty-free. Keep your external skin healthy while protecting the environment. Not sure rather choose a lotion, cream or butter? Check out this blog to learn more about the differences.
Body Lotion
1/ Neal's Yard Remedies Wild Rose Body Lotion
This Neal’s yard rose scent body Lotion is an excellent choice for those who enjoy the floral scent. It is an easily absorbed body lotion formulated with wild rosehip seed oil and sweet almond oil that nourishes our skin and keeps it soft and smooth. Moreover, the nice floral scent is like a perfume that keeps your skin moist and gives off a nice scent throughout the day. It can be used for all skin types but use it when your skin is not too dry.
2/ Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion with Lime and Coconut
Not liking the floral smell, no worries. This Sukin body lotion is with lime and coconut smell, this combination is a great balance as you will get the moisturising properties from a coconut while the lime will balance out the smell. So that it would not smell too sweet, rather it will smell refreshing. It is a great body lotion as it helps restores skin moisture barrier and delivers long-lasting protection. It is suitable for all skin types.
Body Cream
3/ Facetheory Cera-B Moisturiser Body Cream
Are you having very dry skin? This body cream can help. This body cream from FaceTheory contains many active ingredients such as Centella Asiatica, Gromwell Root Extract, Green Tea Extract and Rice Bran oil. Centella Asiatica is known as an effective anti-inflammatory agent, while gromwell root extract is known to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. Green tea extract helps protects the skin and rice bran oil is high in omega-6 which helps keep the skin hydrated. Very powerful green tea scent body cream that is suitable for all skin types.
4/ Nip+Fab Glycolic Fix Body Cream
This body cream from Nip+Fab is another favourite. It contains a few active ingredients such as glycolic acid, sweet almond oil, and prickly pear flower extract. The glycolic acid helps gently exfoliate the skin surface while sweet almond oil and prickly pear flower extract help moisturise the top layer. Users have said that this body cream has successfully helped removed remove red skin cells while making the skin smoother, brighter, healthier, and softer. Is suitable for all skin types and has an almond scent. Therefore, it might be slightly sweet for those who prefer a refreshing scent.
Body Butter
5/ Sanctuary Spa Body Butter
If needing something extra moisturising, then body butter is the one to go for. This shea body butter from sanctuary spa contains numerous nourishing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, sweet almond oil, and macadamia nut oil. Message this body butter after a shower can help keep it moist and healthy. It is the best option for those who always suffer from dry skin, but due to the number of body butter ingredients, the scent would be slightly sweet.
6/ Neal's Yard Remedies Aromatic Body Butter
Wanting the body butter moisturising effect but not liking skincare that smells sweet? This one from Neal’s Yard is a suitable choice. It is still blended with cocoa and shea butter but also with lavender and marjoram essential oils. Leaving the skin feeling smooth and with a lavender smell. The essential oils also helped with keeping our skin smooth and relaxed. Suitable for all skin types. It is best to warm the butter in your hands before massaging it onto your body.
The above 6 suggestions are our NUWA BeautyLab favourites. They are all good and are suitable for different situations. If your skin is not too dry, go for the body lotion and if they are then body cream and body butter are your choice. Switch between the body moisturising as the seasons’ change and as your skin condition changes. Moreover, if you like a refreshing smell go for a floral scent while for those who prefer a sweeter smell shea butter or coconut are the best options. There are a lot of other good ones out there where you can all choose from, work out what your preferences are and explore the different options available out there. Although body skin is said to be thicker and less likely going to be sensitive, there is still a slight chance. Therefore, it is important to check the ingredients carefully and try them out in shops if you are uncertain. The last thing we want is to apply skincare products with aim to nourish and protect our skin and harm it badly.
