The 17 Best Body Lotions For Dolphin Skin

Dr. Karan Lal, Dermatologist

“This is a must know!” says Dr. Lal. “Creams are a blend of oil and water, with equal parts of oil and water. After ointments they are the best form of moisturizers. Lotions are also a blend of water and oil but with disproportionately more water than oil. Body butters are made from raw fats such as shea butter, cocoa butter. They are not full of water and thus are great for people with dry, flaky skin that is void of oils. Any of the above can be moisturizers. Moisturizer is a broad term and just applies to a skincare product that provides hydration.”

“The best lotion is one that contains glycerin, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, shea butter, and dimethicone,” says Dr. Lal. “These are basic ingredients that help restore moisture, provide occlusion, and hydrate your skin.” It’s also important to know which ingredients to avoid. “You want to make sure you avoid fragrance,” says Dr. Lal. “Fragrances can dry out your skin and contribute to more irritation. Lactic acid is another great ingredient that can exfoliate the flaky type of dry skin. When it comes to restoring moisture, you want ceramides, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, glycerin, dimethicone, sunflower seed oil, and petrolatum.”