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Can you recommend a good body lotion

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Judy54 Sun 23-Jan-22 14:49:05

The body lotion I have been using has now been discontinued and I am struggling to find something that suits my dry skin. I am happy to look at anything from cheap and cheerful to one that I might use as a treat. Any recommendations?

Auntieflo Sun 23-Jan-22 15:05:37

Have you thought of trying E45, or Aveeno?

Maggiemaybe Sun 23-Jan-22 15:11:00

I’ve dry skin too and like the Body Shop body butters, which are nice and rich, and usually on special offer. As a treat the Jo Malone body cremes, but that’s more to do with the fact that the perfume lasts for ages on me, and that’s not always the case with dry skin.

Lincslass Sun 23-Jan-22 15:13:12

I started using Aveeno for my dry skin, cleared my mild eczema. I do use La Occitane for a nice smelling one though.

rosie1959 Sun 23-Jan-22 15:13:34

Dove Pro age body butter is good also sanctuary Spa moisture miracle easy to apply when damp

Sago Sun 23-Jan-22 15:19:00

I use Aqueous cream £1 for a huge tub, I add a few drops of essential oil so it smells better!

BladeAnnie Sun 23-Jan-22 15:26:57

I love the body shop body butters - really work well for me

1summer Sun 23-Jan-22 15:31:42

Sanctuary Spa body butter is my favourite or I do like Liz Earle body lotion.

TerriBull Sun 23-Jan-22 15:34:49

I use Diprobase recommended by my GP when I started to suffer from dry itchy patches. I find it does the job well

maryrose54 Sun 23-Jan-22 16:18:19

Dove pro age lotion is very good and smells lovely.

M0nica Sun 23-Jan-22 16:59:05

Holland & Barrett, Dr Organic range. Includes skin lotion with Argan oil and also with vitamin E

grandMattie Sun 23-Jan-22 17:02:20

Sago

I use Aqueous cream £1 for a huge tub, I add a few drops of essential oil so it smells better!

I use it too, but pay some £5 for a big tub. Where do you get yours?

Forestgump Sun 23-Jan-22 17:30:44

Superdrug vitamin E creams are fabulous

Oopsadaisy1 Sun 23-Jan-22 18:12:30

We use Aveeno.

DiscoDancer1975 Sun 23-Jan-22 18:26:32

I lone Aveeno too. Only buy when on offer. I love the almond one.

annodomini Sun 23-Jan-22 18:41:28

I also like Aveeno, but my favourite is Liz Earle's Botanical Body Lotion. It smells delicious and a little goes a long way.

Ailidh Sun 23-Jan-22 19:10:11

The Bodyshop's Honey and Almond Milk is wonderful. Good for itchiness too.

Sago Sun 23-Jan-22 19:15:45

grandmattie Local pharmacy.

welbeck Sun 23-Jan-22 19:22:32

grandMattie

Sago

I use Aqueous cream £1 for a huge tub, I add a few drops of essential oil so it smells better!

I use it too, but pay some £5 for a big tub. Where do you get yours?

poundland or the mighty pound or similar.
i start with the cheapest and pay more only if necessary.
they are all mostly the same, but people pay more for the marketing of brand names.

Nanna58 Sun 23-Jan-22 19:22:56

CeraVe - brilliant! Use the cream at night and the lighter lotion in the morning. Same for face now I use prescription Retinol and need a more gentle moisturising system, and it’s reasonable price too.

Soupy Sun 23-Jan-22 19:48:22

I tried Aveeno but found it too sticky for me.
Superdrug Vitamin E cream is just right www.superdrug.com/Skin/Body-Care/Body-Creams/Superdrug-Vitamin-E-All-Over-Body-Cream-475ml/p/780264?gclid=CjwKCAiAlrSPBhBaEiwAuLSDUMjg6NhANMCxVwSeA61xlA8JMRtaxce9XW7dGs1z2gQy_JBBmj3-4RoC2JEQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Hetty58 Sun 23-Jan-22 19:53:33

Coconut oil - I'm allergic anyway, but I wouldn't ever put any petrochemicals on my skin.

Hetty58 Sun 23-Jan-22 19:58:05

(and I only do my knees and elbows!)

Curlywhirly Sun 23-Jan-22 19:59:23

Another vote for the Body Shop body butter - really thick and moisturising and great for my dry legs! I have tried other body butters, but none have been as good as the Body Shop ones.

Hetty58 Sun 23-Jan-22 20:15:17

Look up allergies/toxins here:

www.ewg.org/skindeep/products/932486-The_Body_Shop_Body_Butter_Shea/