Types of Body Lotions

1. Moisturizing Body Lotions

• Hydrate and nourish skin with emollients
• Form protective barrier to prevent moisture loss
• For all skin types, especially dry skin

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Shea Butter – Softens and conditions dry skin
  • Jojoba Oil – Mimics skin’s natural oils
  • Glycerin – Humectant that draws moisture into skin

2. Exfoliating Body Lotions

• Gently buff away dead cells and reveal soft skin
• Contain chemical exfoliants like AHAs
• Improves texture, tone, radiance

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Glycolic Acid – Exfoliates surface dry, flaky skin
  • Lactic Acid – Mild AHA suitable for sensitive skin
  • Hyaluronic Acid – Boosts hydration

3. Brightening & Evening Body Lotions

• Help fade dark spots and improve skin tone
• Inhibit melanin production
• Best for hyperpigmentation concerns

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Vitamin C – Inhibits melanin synthesis
  • Licorice Root – Reduces pigmentation
  • Niacinamide – Evens out skin tone

4. Firming & Tightening Body Lotions

• Improve elasticity and tone for smoother skin
• Contain ingredients like peptides, proteins
• Best for loose, sagging skin

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Peptides – Stimulate collagen and elastin
  • Retinol – Boosts cell turnover to thicken skin
  • Caffeine – Provides temporary tightening effect

5. Soothing Body Lotions

• Formulated for easily irritated, sensitive skin
• Hypoallergenic and free of common irritants
• Gentle nourishment without redness or stinging

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Colloidal Oatmeal – Soothes itchy, inflamed skin
  • Jojoba Oil – Mimics skin’s natural oils
  • Bisabolol – Anti-irritant that calms sensitivity

6. Antioxidant Body Lotions

• Packed with antioxidants to neutralize free radicals
• Protect skin from environmental pollutants
• Best for signs of premature aging

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Vitamin E – Neutralizes damage from free radicals
  • Green Tea Extract – Powerful polyphenols protect skin
  • Pomegranate Extract – Potent antioxidant

7. Clarifying Body Lotions

• Keep bacne and body breakouts at bay
• Often contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide
• Help clear body acne and prevent new pimples

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Salicylic Acid – Clears pores and prevents breakouts
  • Benzoyl Peroxide – Kills acne-causing bacteria
  • Sulfur – Absorbs excess oil

8. Cooling Body Lotions

• Provide cooling relief and comfort
• Often contain menthol or mint extracts
• Soothe and reinvigorate skin

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Menthol – Triggers cooling receptors in skin
  • Mint Extracts – Refreshing, revitalizing sensation
  • Cucumber Extract – Has a cooling effect

9. 24-Hour Moisturizing Body Lotions

• Provide all-day hydration with advanced formulas
• Contain cross-polymer technology to lock in moisture
• Last through hand-washing and activities

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer – Holds moisture in skin
  • Jojoba Esters – Mimic skin’s natural lipids
  • Glycerin – Humectant prevents water loss

10. Body Lotions with Sunscreen

• Moisturize and protect skin in one step
• Provide broad spectrum SPF coverage
• Great for daily use on exposed areas

Key Ingredients & Benefits:

• • Avobenzone – Protects from UVA rays
  • Homosalate – Absorbs UVB rays
  • Hyaluronic Acid – Binds moisture to hydrate skin