10 Best Body Lotions for Women Over 60
Moisturized skin not only looks good but feels good. Dry skin can result in premature aging, wrinkles, and uncomfortable itching. Daily moisturizing your skin with a lotion will help keep it soft and supple and also prevent drying and consequent itching.
Many factors can bring on dry skin. Cold winter months, hot summer days, electric heating, certain medications and medical issues. Also, as we age our skin tends to naturally lose moisture.
Body lotions don’t have to break the bank. Many acclaimed moisturizing body lotions can be found in pharmacies for under $10. We’ve put together a range of body lotions that we feel are excellent for women of all ages and also for those over 60.
What to Look for in a Body Lotion
When searching for a moisturizing lotion for very dry skin, it’s important to look for specific characteristics and ingredients that can help alleviate dryness and provide long-lasting hydration.
Hydrating Ingredients
Look for lotions that contain ingredients known for their moisturizing properties. Some of the most effective ingredients for very dry skin include:
- Hyaluronic Acid – This molecule can hold a significant amount of water, helping to keep your skin hydrated.
- Glycerin – A humectant that attracts moisture to the skin.
- Shea Butter – Provides deep hydration and can lock in moisture.
- Ceramides – These help restore the skin’s natural barrier, which is often compromised in very dry skin.
Oil-Based Formulas
Consider lotions that have an oil-based formula. These tend to be thicker and provide more significant hydration, making them suitable for very dry skin.
Clinical Testing
Check if the product has been clinically tested or dermatologist-recommended. This can provide added assurance of its effectiveness and safety.
Texture and Absorption
Choose a lotion with a texture that feels comfortable on your skin. Some people prefer thicker, creamier formulas, while others prefer lightweight, fast-absorbing options.
Brand Reputation
Consider trusted brands that have a track record of producing high-quality skincare products.
Allergy Testing
If you have sensitive skin or are prone to allergies, consider products that are hypoallergenic or designed for sensitive skin.
Product Reviews
Reading product reviews and user experiences can provide valuable insights into how effective a moisturizing lotion is for very dry skin.
Remember that individual preferences and skin types vary, so what works best for one person may not work for another. It may take some experimentation to find the right moisturizing lotion that addresses your specific needs.
Here is our list of best body lotions for women over 60:
- Cetaphil Restoring Lotion – The antioxidant formula aims to restore natural glow, smooth appearance, and promote even tone and texture. With niacinamide (vitamin B3), it enhances elasticity and a healthier, more youthful look. Dermatologist-tested and clinically proven, it’s gentle on sensitive skin.
- Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion – This lotion is a great everyday moisturizer providing 24-hour hydration for soft and healthy-looking skin. Enriched with sunflower oil and pro-vitamin B5, it is fragrance and dye-free.
- Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Advanced Repair – This lotion is an unscented body lotion that moisturizes very dry skin by using microdroplets of Vaseline® Jelly to lock in moisture. It has been recognized with the National Eczema Seal of Acceptance.
- Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Shea + Enriching Cocoa Butter – This lotion hydrates dull, dry skin, leaving a pleasant scent. The non-greasy, lightweight formula absorbs quickly, providing hours of moisturization. Clinically proven to moisturize for 24 hours.
- Gold Bond Healing Lotion – This lotion features 7 essential moisturizers and 3 vitamins – A, C, and E. Vitamin A improves skin appearance, Vitamin C protects against environmental stress, and Vitamin E helps prevent moisture loss. Dermatologist tested and hypoallergenic for gentle use.
- CeraVe Moisturizing Cream – This cream provides 24-hour hydration with hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and MVE technology. Its velvety texture feels smooth, absorbs quickly, and is non-greasy. Holding the National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance, it is fragrance-free, paraben-free, allergy-tested, and non-comedogenic.
- Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Hydrating Body Lotion – This lotion quickly absorbs, featuring antioxidants and quality ingredients such as squalane, cocoa butter, almond oil, aloe, avocado oil, and beta-carotene.
- La Mer – The Reparative Body Lotion – while not budget-friendly, This is a luxurious choice for those willing to splurge. This restorative body lotion nurtures, hydrates, and revitalizes the skin with the Reparative Ferment™ and the legendary Miracle Broth™, providing sea-sourced energies for visibly plumped, moisturized skin.
- La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream – Thai is an intense repair moisturizing cream for both body and face. Formulated with shea butter and glycerin, it provides deep hydration for dry and extra dry skin. The rich, non-greasy formula ensures a non-sticky finish. Additionally, it is recognized and accepted by the National Eczema Association.
- NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion – Thai enriched lotion offers 48-hour deep nourishment with its Deep Nourishing Serum and Almond Oil, ensuring long-lasting silky smooth skin. The lotion is also dermatologically tested for safety.
Helpful tip: Apply your body lotion straight after showering or bathing. This way your skin can absorb and lock in the moisture of the lotion.
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Some of you have mentioned in the comments section that this article is misleading. We want to clarify that nowhere in the article do we claim that all these moisturizing body lotions are paraben-free, cruelty-free, or otherwise “all-natural.”
Let us know in the comments section below if you would like us to write an article about all-natural body lotions. We will gladly do the research and provide a list of recommended body lotions that fit this criteria. 😊
Cetaphil Restoring Lotion
Specially formulated for aging and sensitive skin, this restoring lotion from Cetaphil is perfect for women over 60. The antioxidant formula is specially designed to restore the skin’s natural glow and smooths its appearance for even tone and texture. The formula is made of niacinamide (vitamin B3) which helps to improve elasticity and helps the skin look healthier and more youthful.
It is dermatologist tested and clinically proven to be gentle on sensitive skin.
Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion
Eucerin Daily Hydration Lotion is a perfect everyday lotion that delivers 24-hour moisture to leave your skin soft and healthy-looking all day. This lotion is enriched with sunflower oil and pro-vitamin B5.
It is fragrance and dye free.
Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Advanced Repair
Vaseline® Intensive Care™ Advanced Repair is an unscented body lotion that moisturizes very dry skin. It contains microdroplets of trusted Vaseline® Jelly to lock in the moisture.
This lotion was awarded the National Eczema Seal of Acceptance.
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion Shea + Enriching Cocoa Butter
Daily Moisture Lotion Shea + Enriching Cocoa Butter moisturizes dull, dry skin and leaves it smelling as good as it feels. The non-greasy, lightweight lotion absorbs in seconds, moisturizes for hours, and smells lovely.
It’s clinically shown to moisturize for 24 hours.
Gold Bond Healing Lotion
Get immediate hydration that lasts all day with Gold Bond’s Healing cream with aloe. The Lotion contains 7 essential moisturizers and 3 nourishing vitamins. It includes vitamin A to help improve the appearance of the skin, vitamin C to help protect against environmental stressors, and vitamin E to help prevent moisture loss.
It is dermatologist tested and also hypoallergenic.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is made with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and MVE technology for 24-hour hydration. The rich, velvety texture leaves skin feeling smooth. It is fast absorbing and non-greasy.
This moisturizer holds the National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance. It is fragrance free, paraben free, allergy-tested, and non-comedogenic.
Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Hydrating Body Lotion
Kiehl’s Crème de Corps lotion easily absorbs and is formulated with antioxidants and quality ingredients like squalane, cocoa butter, almond oil, aloe, avocado oil, and beta-carotene.
La Mer – The Reparative Body Lotion
This lotion from La Mer may not be suited for everyone’s budget, but if you want to splurge on a moisturizing lotion, this is it. This restorative body lotion nurtures, hydrates, and revitalizes the skin. It is formulated with the Reparative Ferment™ and the legendary Miracle Broth™ with restorative sea-sourced energies, leaving skin visibly plumped with moisture.
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+ Intense Repair Moisturizing Body & Face Cream is formulated with shea butter and glycerin that intensely hydrates to relieve dry and extra dry skin. The lotion is rich, non-greasy, and has a non-sticky finish.
It is accepted by the National Eczema Association.
NIVEA Essentially Enriched Body Lotion
NIVEA Essentially Enriched lotion is a 48-hour deep nourishing body lotion. It is infused with Deep Nourishing Serum and Almond Oil to provide long lasting silky smooth skin.
The lotion is dermatologically tested.
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More Notable Moisturizing Lotions
Aveeno Eczema Therapy
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Daily Moisturizing Cream relieves & soothes symptoms of eczema such as dry, itchy skin with this daily moisturizing body cream with colloidal oatmeal and ceramide.
Rosen Apothecary Anti-Aging Retinol Body Lotion
This firming body moisturizer is infused with retinol, renowned for its anti-aging properties. It helps boost collagen production to tighten and restore your skin’s youthful glow.
SebaMed Q10 Firming Body Lotion
This age defense Q10 Firming Body Lotion from Sebmed is enriched with shea butter, argan oil and barley grain wax to help firm aging skin.
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Let’s Have a Conversation:
What is your favorite body lotion for women over 60? Is your favorite not on this list? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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I have used all and none of these work
Hello, your description of these lotions and creams are misleading. You say they are free from parabens, but the Khiehl moisturiser ingredients include methyparaben and propyparaben in the description, and most of the other lotions and creams have petrol derived ingredients as well as paraffin , so I for one will not be purchasing these moisturizers. I use all natural moisturizers, no synthetic ingredients, so read the ingredients list carefully ladies!
What have you tried that really works. I feel the same as you on the list. Just asking.
Agree
None of these are cruelty free ☹️
Yep, not very animal or eco friendly.😕
Please stop this “best for over 60” . After reading this article, the suggestions and recommended products can be used by women of ALL AGES.