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Men didn’t grow up being taught the importance of soft skin. We were told our hands needed to be cracked and calloused like an 11-year-old coal miner’s from the 1910s. Now, a myriad of body lotions exists for any and every kind of skin type out there, showing us how many options are literally at our fingertips.
From lightweight lotions that cool and refresh to re-charging lotions that deliver a dose of black pepper to the skin, these are the seven best body lotions for guys.
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Paste here. Let’s start with the best before we get to the rest, shall we? Winner of the 2019 Grooming Lounge Handsome Award Winner for Best Body Moisturizer, Jack Black Cool Moisture Body Lotion is a lightweight and quick-penetrating lotion that helps nourish skin as it soothes and hydrates. Using ingredients like soy protein to nourish, vitamin E to protect, and jojoba to moisturize, this dermatologist and barber-tested body lotion rejuvenates your skin without leaving any sticky residue.
It should come as no surprise that your hands basically look like the surface of the Mojave desert right about now. Cold weather, frequent washing, and strenuous activity are justsomeof the factors leading to dry, cracked skin.Kiehl’s Ultimate Strength Hand Salveis formulated for the driest, most active hands — meaning they’ve got you covered. This heavy-duty moisture treatment is a thick, rich formula offering all-day care and protection. How, you ask? A blend of select ingredients (like avocado oil and sesame oil) allows your skin to draw and absorb water from the air, forming a "glove-like" protective barrier against moisture loss. The dynamic blend of botanical oils and natural wax soothes, moisturizes, and condition the skins while actively repairing the damage caused by heavy industrial work, manual labor, neglect, or exposure to harsh elements.
You’ve gotta appreciate a cream where the ingredients sound like the makings of a tasty smoothie. Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream uses sugar cane extract, green tea, and lemongrass oil to soothe, moisturize, and fight against your dreaded alligator skin. The gentle alpha-hydroxy acids smooth away rough skin spots, while orange oil and Chinese green tea soothe and soften the skin. Just wait ‘till you smell it, though; a blend of French lavender and Indonesian patchouli oil gives your hands that luxurious and well-traveled smell for a party in your nose where everyone’s invited.
If you’re looking for the kind of body cream that looks like it came straight out of the Ritz, look no further than Acqua di Parma Colonia Body Cream. This luxury body lotion promotes healthy, wrinkle-free skin with collagen, avocado oil, aloe vera extract, and vitamin while a bold combination of lavender, rosemary, and lemon leaves you smelling like a d-r-e-a-m.
Scent isn’t everything, but it certainly doesn’t hurt smelling like the way Harry Styles sings. We love Molton Brown for their commitment to style and the olfactory arts and their Re-Charge Black Pepper Body Lotion is no exception. This deeply stimulating and uber-popular black pepper-scented lotion gives off a warm, spicy aroma that rejuvenates the mind while soothing the body. A formula with glycerine and oakmoss extract instantly absorbs into skin, leaving the dermis cool, clean, and comfortable.
These days, au natural is all the rage. And why shouldn’t it be? You don’t want to be rubbing harmful sulfates or parabens into your skin. Ursa Major Perfect Zen Lotion is the cruelty-free and vegan body lotion that helps retain moisture while keeping you smelling like a rooftop garden. This lightweight lotion uses a sweet and unique blend of orange, bergamot, and cedar to deeply penetrate the skin while providing all-day hydration. We especially love the skin-softening Meadowfoam to seal follicles and lock in moisture while sunflower extract protects your skin from free radicals.
For skin that can stand the test of time, Malin + Goetz Vitamin B5 Hand Treatment protects and soothes your dry and overworked mitts. Free from parabens and artificial fragrances and colors, this residue-free hand treatment utilizes a tantalizing blend of almond extract, shea butter, honey, and vitamin B5 to fight wrinkles and nourish the skin while keeping your smelling fresh as hell.
