It’s always important to keep our skin well hydrated, but now that the weather is turning cooler for many of is, it’s especially important (and challenging) to keep dry skin away.
Here are a few of my absolute favorite body moisturizers. I now have my sister in love with the Shikai Gardenia lotion too. Are you a fan of any of these or do you have some other natural favorites?
Shikai (around $7.99)
I especially adore the Gardenia (it truly smells JUST like the flower), but there also a lot of other fun scents (yuzu, honeysuckle, etc)
Hugo Naturals (around $10.99)
This lotion is SO rich without being greasy. The Shea Butter & Oatmeal is such a delicious and comforting scent.
Rainbow Research Inc. (around $7.99)
Best choice for really sensitive skin!
Dr. Hauschka (around $12.99)
So rich and perfect for dry, winter hands! Specifically helps to keep the appropriate pH balance of skin.
Desert Essence (around $8.99)
Can’t forget the feet! Often one of the hardest areas to keep moisturized, but this foot cream does wonders. And it’s pistachio – a fun & unique scent!
Diana Mieczan
/ November 10, 2010I am so bad with moisturizing but I know I should start use a good cream daily..The Shikai one sounds so lovely
Kisses,sweetie
Ps: I’m hosting a sweet t-shirt GIVEAWAY today, so please join in :)
Sarah Fetchet
/ November 10, 2010Yaay for Shikai gardenia!! I get compliments on it ALL THE TIME. It’s never greasy but provides perfect moisture and has such a refreshing smell.
Jessica
/ November 10, 2010Are any of these sold at Whole Foods?? :D
All Natural Annie
/ November 10, 2010Hi Jessica! All of them are usually sold at most Whole Foods! I know that the Clarendon WF has everything here minus the unscented lotion from Rainbow, but they do have Rainbow’s baby products, which are also great for anyone with sensitive skin.
Jude
/ November 10, 2010Ooh, I always wanted to try the Shikai and Dr. Hauschka stuff! The smell of gardenias is one of my favorite scents ever (reminds me of the tropics) – you’re so inspiring me to get through my to-do list these days! :)
Kristin
/ November 10, 2010I’m religious about my face, but definitely need to moisturize the rest of me more. Thanks for the fabulous recs!
Dawn {The Alternative Wife}
/ November 10, 2010You know me…I LOVE your natural product reviews. I wish that I could have you on my panel to test new formulas I’m developing :)
isabel
/ November 10, 2010i need to be better about moisturizing every day….:S i recently saw a youtube video about how many harmful chemicals are in beauty products and they arnt regulated. definitely got me thinking about trying to buy more natural products
Carrie
/ November 10, 2010Hi Annie! Okay I was so happy to open this because the wind is blowing and it is dry and cool here. Whenever the heat has to be turned on it is dry skin city. Blech.
So happy you listed these and that I can prolly find them at Whole Foods. I’m going to check Sprouts, too. Thanks!!
Carrie
Valerie
/ November 10, 2010My skin gets so dry this time of year and I’m always looking for great moisturizers. Thanks for the recommendations, these sound awesome!
xo
Valerie
Krystal/Village
/ November 10, 2010Are these easy to find in normal stores in the states (target, etc)? AND thanks for noticing the blog design. i can’t stop changing the header, but I think I’m done now :)
PriscilaPetersDecor
/ November 10, 2010Hi Annie,
Actually, I’ve been looking for a good and not expensive hand lotion to keep in my bag, because my hands are SO dry. I’ll look for one of your picks. Thanks
Absolutely Ladylike
/ November 11, 2010I love the packaging of the third one…how stunning!
Cheers: Evi
Alleen
/ November 11, 2010The HUGO naturals looks divine… and yes, it’s that time of year again! It’s so hard to keep skin moist with the forced air heat and we have a humidifier on our system! I vaguely remember your post on chap stick but that’s another necessity, especially for little people!
xoxo
heather
/ November 11, 2010The pistachio foot repair sounds wonderful! I’m slathering up my belly with just about anything I get my hands on these days… I hear just plaine jane olive oil is wonderful for avoiding stretch marks though. So I’m about to try that too.
Nikki
/ November 11, 2010My favorite is still the STONYBROOK you gave me! It works so well!
xxxx