21 Best Body Lotions Available In India
Experience nourished and supple skin all day long with these hydrating formulas.
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The skin is the body’s largest organ. It is the body’s frontline of defense against external environmental forces and germs. Healthy skin is thus an important factor of healthy human lives. The pivotal step of any beauty routine is to keep the skin hydrated and moisturized. Whether you have normal, dry, oily, or sensitive skin, regularly moisturizing it is imperative to keep it soft and healthy. A good body lotion is one of the cheapest ways to pamper your skin and give it the care it needs. In this article, we have put together the 21 best body lotions in India that you can grab right now. Scroll down below to know more.
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21 Best Body Lotions Available In India
1. Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Body Lotion
The Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Body Lotion is specifically designed to heal dry skin that struggles with environmental aggressors like heat, humidity, and harsh temperatures, along with moisture-stripping cleansers. The formula contains pure oat extracts, glycerin, and Vaseline jelly. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of oats help treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells, while glycerin restores moisture to the skin. The micro-droplets of Vaseline jelly lock moisture into the skin. This lotion penetrates the innermost layers of the skin to provide long-lasting hydration and is clinically proven to restore the texture of dry skin.
Key Ingredients: Pure oat extracts, Vaseline jelly, and Glycerin
Pros
- Pleasant fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Long-lasting
- Affordable
Cons
- Not suitable for very dry skin.
2. Nivea Nourishing Lotion Body Milk
The Nivea Nourishing Lotion Body Milk is enriched with Hydra IQ that creates new aquaporins or hydration channels in the skin to provide all-day hydration with a single application. It is also infused with almond oil that moisturizes and smoothens your skin and deep moisture serum for long-lasting moisturization up to 48 hours. This lotion reduces skin roughness and repairs very dry, damaged skin.
Key Ingredients: Deep moisture serum and Almond oil
Pros
- Lightweight
- Mild fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Absorbed quickly
- Paraben-free
Cons
- Contains silicone
3. Biotique Morning Nectar Visibly Flawless Skin Moisturizer
The Morning Nectar Visibly Flawless Skin Moisturizer from Biotique nourishes and brightens the skin and restores moisture to make it feel refreshed. It is formulated with pure honey, wheatgerm, and seaweed. Honey has moisturizing and nourishing properties that enhance skin health and vitality and make it look youthful. Wheatgerm treats dryness and dark spots, and seaweed reduces pigmentation and improves the overall skin tone. This lotion contains 100% botanical extracts and suits all skin types.
Key Ingredients: Pure honey, Wheatgerm, and Seaweed
Pros
- Lightweight
- Pleasant fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Gentle
- 100% botanical extracts
- Preservative-free
- Cruelty-free
Cons
None
4. Parachute Advansed Deep Nourish Body Lotion
The Parachute Advansed Deep Nourish Body Lotion is infused with 100% natural moisturizers and cocolipid formula that penetrates 10 layers deep into dry and damaged skin to restore its natural moisture and boost glow. The pure coconut milk soothes skin, prevents premature aging, and combats dry skin. It helps transform the skin by supplying essential nutrients. The quick-absorbing formula provides relief, especially during harsh winters, by providing hydration that lasts throughout the day.
Key Ingredients: Coconut milk
Pros
- Mild fragrance
- Non-sticky
- Lightweight
- Value for money
- Sulfate-free
- Mineral oil-free
- Phthalate-free
- Silicone-free
- Cruelty-free
Cons
- Contains parabens
5. Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Glow Body Lotion
If you are struggling to manage your dry and dull skin, the Vaseline Intensive Care Cocoa Glow Body Lotion is exactly what you need. The micro-droplets of Vaseline jelly in the formula help lock in moisture, strengthening the skin’s natural barrier. The formula also contains cocoa and shea butter, which soften the skin, reduce stretch marks, and increase skin elasticity. These moisturizing and nourishing ingredients help repair and heal the skin and impart a natural, healthy glow.
Key Ingredients: Vaseline jelly, Pure cocoa, and Shea butter
Pros
- Absorbed easily
- Imparts radiance
- Gentle
- Lightweight
- Pleasant fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Affordable
Cons
None
6. Pond’s Triple Vitamin Moisturizing Lotion
The Pond’s Triple Vitamin Moisturizing Lotion rejuvenates your skin with its 10-layer deep action. This 3X intensely moisturizing formula is enriched with triple vitamins, namely, vitamins B3, E, and C, that work simultaneously to provide smooth, radiant, and soft skin.
Vitamin B3 reduces pigmentation, minimizes the signs of aging, and provides UV protection. Vitamin E moisturizes the skin and reduces the appearance of scars, while vitamin C lightens hyperpigmentation and improves skin radiance. The formula repairs everyday damage to the skin cells and renews damaged cells from within, revealing healthy and glowing skin.
Key Ingredients: Vitamins B3, E, and C
Pros
- Mild fragrance
- Reduces pigmentation
- Imparts glow
- Affordable
Cons
- Greasy
7. Himalaya Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion
The Himalaya Cocoa Butter Intensive Body Lotion is specifically formulated to intensely hydrate and restore moisture to dry skin with its Hydra-Nutri Balance. It contains cocoa butter that serves as a high-quality emollient for boosting the skin’s healing process. It is also rich in antioxidants that can repair dry and damaged skin. The lotion is also infused with wheat germ oil, a rich source of vitamin E, that nourishes and protects your skin and prevents further moisture loss. The deeply nourishing formula increases skin elasticity and evens out the skin tone.
Key Ingredients: Cocoa butter and Wheat germ oil
Pros
- Pleasant fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Absorbed quickly
- Affordable
Cons
- Contains alcohol
8. Nivea Body Milk Shea Smooth
The Nivea Body Milk is dermatologically approved to provide intense moisturization to dry skin without weighing it down. Its deep moisture serum formula provides long-lasting hydration for up to 48 hours. The shea butter in the formula deeply moisturizes the skin and makes it smooth and silky. It also softens the skin, reduces stretch marks, and increases skin elasticity. This quick-absorbing, lightweight formula is suitable for all skin types.
Key Ingredients: Deep moisture serum and Shea butter
Pros
- Absorbed quickly
- Mild fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Lightweight
- Value for money
Cons
None
9. Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh Body Lotion
The Vaseline Intensive Care Aloe Fresh Body Lotion does wonders for people with dehydrated and parched skin. It creates an additional layer of protection around your skin that prevents moisture from escaping, strengthening its natural barrier.
The formula rejuvenates dry skin by reaching five layers deep into it. This lightweight lotion has 100% pure aloe vera extracts that impart long-lasting hydration and make the skin smooth and supple. It also acts as a natural skin conditioner that calms irritated skin. The micro-droplets of Vaseline jelly contained in the formula restore the skin’s natural moisture and maintain hydration that lasts up to 24 hours.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera extracts and Vaseline jelly
Pros
- Lightweight
- Absorbed quickly
- Non-greasy
- Value for money
- Mild fragrance
Cons
None
10. Nivea Body Lotion Express Hydration
The Nivea Body Lotion Express Hydration is formulated using patented Hydra IQ technology that provides intense moisturization by deeply penetrating your skin layers. It contains the deep moisture serum, which locks in moisture and keeps your skin hydrated for up to 48 hours. The combination of sea minerals and moisture-locking lipids prevents moisture from escaping from your skin layers and reduces water loss, leaving you with soft and supple skin. This quick-absorbing, lightweight formula is dermatologically approved and safe on the skin.
Key Ingredients: Sea minerals and Deep moisture serum
Pros
- Absorbed quickly
- Non-greasy
- Pleasant fragrance
- Lightweight
- Dermatologically approved
Cons
None
11. Parachute Advansed Soft Touch Body Lotion
The Parachute Advansed Soft Touch Body Lotion is formulated with 100% natural moisturizers that penetrate up to 10 layers deep into the skin to fight dryness and restore the skin’s natural moisture. It contains pure coconut milk that provides nourishment, repairing dry and irritated skin. The honey in the formula acts as a natural humectant and emollient that hydrates, softens, and smoothens the skin, improves its elasticity, and adds a natural glow. This clinically approved, lightweight formula refreshes the skin and keeps it moisturized for long.
Key Ingredients: Coconut milk and Honey
Pros
- Non-greasy
- Pleasant fragrance
- Lightweight
- Imparts glow
- Absorbed quickly
- Value for money
- Mineral oil-free
- Petroleum-free
- Chemical-free
- Alcohol-free
Cons
- Contains parabens
- Sticky consistency
12. St. D’Vence Moisturiser Ultra-light Hydrating Lotion
The St. D’Vence Moisturiser is specifically designed to rehydrate and refresh normal skin types. It is formulated with super quick absorption technology that deeply penetrates the epidermis to maintain the skin’s natural moisture barrier. The formula leaves you with glowing, silky smooth skin.
This lotion contains almond oil and jojoba oil that are effective natural moisturizers. Almond oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E that protect your skin from harsh UV rays. The organic aloe vera extracts in the formula have antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties that calm the skin while supplying it with essential nutrients and boosting firmness.
Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, Almond oil, Jojoba oil, and Aloe vera
Pros
- Hypoallergenic
- Ultra-lightweight
- Absorbed quickly
- Pleasant fragrance
- Non-greasy
- Safe for sensitive skin
- 100% vegetarian
- Phthalate-free
- Mineral oil-free
- Chemical-free
- Paraben-free
- PG-free
- PEG-free
- Cruelty-free
Cons
None
13. Boro Plus Doodh Kesar Body Lotion
This body lotion from Boro Plus has an intensely nourishing formula infused with Ayurvedic natural ingredients to give you softer, smoother, and overall healthier skin. It contains milk that penetrates the layers of the skin, providing moisture, and pure Kashmiri kesar that makes your skin glow. This long-lasting moisturizing body lotion is suitable for both men and women who struggle with dryness and roughness of the skin.
Key Ingredients: Milk and Kesar
Pros
- Mild fragrance
- Lightweight
- Absorbed quickly
- Non-greasy
- Value for money
- Suitable for all skin types
Cons
- Contains parabens
14. Himalaya Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion
The Himalaya Aloe & Cucumber Refreshing Body Lotion is designed to refresh, hydrate, and moisturize dry skin in hot and humid summer days. It is formulated using a Moisture-Lock Technology as well as Hydra-Nutri Balance that help your skin retain its radiance and softness. The cucumber in the lotion helps rehydrate parched skin and prevents further dryness, while the aloe vera has refreshing and regenerative properties that give you softer skin. This fast-absorbing, daily-use body lotion cools your skin and leaves it feeling rejuvenated and hydrated for long hours.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera and Cucumber
Pros
- Absorbed quickly
- Lightweight
- Non-greasy
- Mild fragrance
Cons
None
15. Biotique Bio Winter Cherry Rejuvenating Body Nourisher
This body lotion from Biotique revitalizes and nourishes weather-roughened skin and makes it soft and supple. It is infused with a blend of pure winter cherry, sunflower, safflower, musk root, and almond oil that enhances the overall health and vitality of the skin and boosts its elasticity. The antioxidant-rich pure winter cherry and sunflower have anti-aging properties and boost blood circulation. The non-comedogenic safflower helps control sebum production, while musk root provides nourishment. The almond oil in the formula treats dry skin and reverses sun damage.
Key Ingredients: Pure winter cherry, Sunflower, Safflower, Musk root, and Almond oil
Pros
- Contains natural oil and plant extracts
- Absorbed quickly
- Non-sticky
- Suitable for all skin types
Cons
- Unpleasant scent
16. Joy Honey & Almonds New Advanced Nourishing Body Lotion
The Advanced Nourishing Body Lotion from Joy is your answer to getting supple, youthful, radiant, and healthy skin. It is formulated with a blend of ultra-moisturizing ingredients like almond oil, honey, and wheat germ oil.
Almond oil is rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and polyphenols that reduce fine lines and wrinkles, calm inflammation, brighten dark circles, and give skin a youthful, radiant glow. Honey acts as a natural moisturizing ingredient that retains moisture for long periods, while wheatgerm oil, which is a rich source of vitamin E, nourishes and protects the skin, preventing further moisture loss. The aloe vera in the formula softens the skin and has regenerative properties.
Key Ingredients: Almond oil, Honey, Wheatgerm oil, and Aloe vera
Pros
- Pleasant fragrance
- Absorbed quickly
- Dermatologically tested
- Alcohol-free
- Sulfate-free
- No harsh chemicals
- Safe for sensitive skin
- Affordable
Cons
- Feels sticky
17. Wow Skin Science Aloe Vera Body Lotion
This body lotion from Wow Skin Science has an ultra-light and non-greasy moisturizing formula. It contains aloe vera extracts with anti-inflammatory properties to ease rashes, itching, and swelling and soften the skin. The hyaluronic acid in the formula offers anti-aging and hydration benefits and plumps your skin. The lotion also contains provitamin B5 and vitamin E with healing and anti-aging benefits that boost collagen and elastin production in the skin. The highly moisturizing ingredients like argan and almond oils and cocoa and shea butters help restore and lock moisture in the skin.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera extracts, Hyaluronic acid, Argan oil, Almond oil, Cocoa and Shea butters, Provitamin B5, and Vitamin E
Pros
- Lightweight
- Non-greasy
- Absorbed quickly
- Silicone-free
- Paraben-free
- Color-free
- PG-free
- Mineral oil-free
Cons
- Expensive
18. VLCC De Tan + White Glo Moisturising Body Lotion
The VLCC Body Lotion with SPF 30 PA+++ is a highly effective formula that hydrates the skin and provides protection against UVA and UVB rays. It helps reduce tan and the signs of premature aging. The formula is a blend of aloe vera extracts, cacao butter, saxifraga sarmentosa extract, and almond oil.
Aloe vera soothes and moisturizes the skin and brightens the skin tone. Cacao butter boosts the skin’s healing process and softens dry and damaged skin. Almond oil nourishes and moisturizes the skin and protects it from harsh UV rays, while the saxifraga sarmentosa extract tones and tightens the skin and protects it from free radical damage.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera extracts, Cacao butter, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, and Almond oil
Pros
- Has SPF 30 PA+++
- Helps fade tan
- Value for money
Cons
- Unpleasant scent
- Greasy
19. Enchanteur Romantic Satin Smooth Perfumed Body Lotion
This body lotion from Enchanteur is a non-greasy, hydrating formula suitable for all skin types. It is infused with sweet Bulgarian roses that soothe and tone your skin. The lotion also contains aloe vera that nourishes, moisturizes, and heals dull skin. The olive butter in the formula deeply repairs the skin, leaving it soft and supple. With natural fragrances of white jasmine and roses, the lotion keeps your skin feeling uplifted and refreshed for long hours without feeling oily.
Key Ingredients: Bulgarian rose, Aloe vera, and Olive butter
Pros
- Non-greasy
- Absorbed quickly
- Lightweight
- Value for money
Cons
- Overwhelming scent
20. mCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Body Lotion
The body lotion from mCaffeine provides an instant boost of moisturization to give you soft and supple skin. It is infused with antioxidant-rich pure Arabica coffee that fights free radical damage, and its caffeine content helps tone the skin. The white water lily in the formula helps soothe and hydrate the skin, while vitamin C provides natural sun protection and enhances overall skin health. The lotion also contains shea butter that provides deep moisturization, softens the skin, reduces stretch marks, and increases skin elasticity. The formula is suitable for people with normal to oily skin.
Key Ingredients: Pure Arabica coffee, White water lily, Vitamin C, and Shea butter
Pros
- Non-greasy
- Lightweight
- Absorbed quickly
- Value for money
- Paraben-free
- Mineral oil-free
- SLS-free
- SLES-free
- Cruelty-free
- Dermatologically tested
Cons
- Unpleasant fragrance
21. Mamaearth Ubtan Body Lotion
This body lotion by Mamaearth is designed to revitalize your skin while restoring its natural glow. The rich formula seeps directly into your skin layers to hydrate it from within. It is infused with turmeric that instantly brighten your skin and prevents free radical damage.
The lotion also contains the antioxidant-rich kokum butter, which is rich in essential fatty acids that heal extremely dry and cracked skin, especially on your joints and feet. These ingredients also reduce the signs of aging, like wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. The shea butter in the formula heals and softens dry and dehydrated skin, while olive oil is rich in vitamin E that helps protect and nourish your skin.
Key Ingredients: Turmeric, Shea butter, Olive oil, and Kokum butter
Pros
- Naturally-derived ingredients
- Non-greasy
- Pleasant fragrance
- Gentle
- Dermatologically tested
- Paraben-free
- Sulfate-free
- Mineral oil-free
Cons
None
These were some of the best body lotions that cater to a wide variety of skin types and skin needs. There are a number of important factors to consider while looking for the best body lotion in India. Scroll down to know what they are.
How To Choose The Best Body Lotion
- Consider Your Skin Type: Choosing a lotion based on your skin type is important to reap the maximum benefits. If you have dry skin, look for deeply moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, and glycerin. For oily skin, go for an oil-free lotion. If you have sensitive skin, go for hypoallergenic body lotions that are free of fragrances, preservatives, and dyes.
- Check The Ingredients: When it comes to chemical versus natural ingredients, it is best to go the natural route, especially if you have sensitive skin. Products containing ingredients like vitamins, lavender, chamomile, shea butter, and honey are better at soothing and moisturizing your skin.
- Ingredients To Avoid: Check if the body lotion is free of harmful chemicals like parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, and fragrances. These ingredients can cause harm to your skin and give rise to long-term issues.
Using a body lotion every day will help restore the natural moisture in your skin and keep it hydrated and healthy. However, it is important to choose the right one according to your skin type, its needs, and your budget. So, choose wisely and get shopping!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can body lotion be used on the face?
Using body lotion on the face is not recommended, as they are generally formulated with ingredients that may be too heavy or pore-clogging for delicate facial skin. Facial skin requires specific lightweight products like facial moisturizers.
How often should I apply body lotion?
This depends on your skin type and needs. Generally, it is recommended to apply body lotion daily, immediately after showering, to lock in moisture and keep the skin hydrated.
Can body lotion help with eczema or other skin conditions?
Body lotions may moisturize and soothe dry, irritated skin. These lotions contain ingredients like ceramides, shea butter, or oat extracts that could alleviate the symptoms associated with eczema and other skin conditions. However, a lotion should not be used as the only treatment for any of these conditions. And, you should consult your dermatologist before using any product if you have a skin condition.
Can a body lotion be used on tattoos?
Using a body lotion on tattoos is generally safe and keeps the skin moisturized. A lotion may aid the skin healing process and preserve the vibrancy of the tattoo. However, avoid applying lotion to a fresh tattoo until it has fully healed. Consult your tattoo artist on when you can start applying lotion on your tattoo.
Can a body lotion help with reducing the appearance of cellulite?
Body lotions may improve the appearance of cellulite by moisturizing and plumping the skin. However, it does not treat the underlying cause of cellulite and the effects are typically temporary.
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