Bye, Bye Dry! 10 Body Lotions For Melanated Skin

Dry, scaly skin? A bad case of “Ashy Larry?” Don’t fret. While the heat (or cold) can be a nightmare for your glowing dermis, smooth skin all year long is attainable! So, in the spirit of sexy, smooth, ultra-delicious skin – all summer long – we’ve compiled a list of our favorite body lotions, from the classics to the new kids on the block. For our 10 picks to treat your worst skin woes, keep scrolling…

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1. Aveeno Skin Relief Nourishing Coconut Lotion

The coconut scent of Aveeno’s lotion will take you on a tropical escape. Not to mention, the allergy-tested formula contains soothing ingredients sure to nurture the itchiest, driest and most irritated skin.

$7.17, available at Walmart.

2. Vanicream Moisturizing Skin Cream

Chemical dye, lanolin, fragrance, paraben, and formaldehyde free, this no-frills lotion won’t irritate your skin. So feel free to drench yourself in it!

$11.59, available at Drugstore.com.

3. Clinique Deep Comfort Body Butter

This ultra-rich body butter is your answer for problem areas such as elbows and knees.

$29.50, available at Clinique.

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4. Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream Skin Protectant

This classic cream helps banish dry, tight skin, peeling or flaking skin for up to full eight hours.

$21, available at Elizabeth Arden.

5. Philosophy Amazing Grace Firming Body Emulsion

Infused with the brand’s popular Amazing Grace fragrance and moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and olive oil, this lotion is one rich investment.

$37, available at Sephora.

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6. Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer

If your dermis is flaking off or peeling due to dry heat or harsh UV rays, this extra dry skin moisturizer — packed with vitamins — will both heal skin and lock in moisture. Did I mention the price point is pretty ah-mazing?

$6.49, available at Drugstore.com.

7. Curél Ultra Healing Intensive Lotion

For the most chapped and flaky skin.

$7.99, available at Walmart.

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8. Lush Dream Cream Body Lotion

A cult favorite, this body cream feels like a “dream,” chock full of silky smooth nutrients.

$27.95, available at Lush.

9. Nivea Essentially Enriched Body Lotion

Almond oil lovers rejoice! This little blue bottle is packed with a heavy dose of moisture.

$6.99, available at Ulta Beauty.

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10. Kiehl’s Crème de Corps Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter

Intensely hydrating, with a heavenly scent, it’s no wonder this little jar is one of Kiehl’s most beloved products.

$38, available at Kiehl’s.