Winter might be all about pumpkin spiced lattes, woolly hats and Netflix binges in the warmth; but something rarely spoken about is the havoc winter wreaks on our skin.
Of course we should be moisturising all year round to keep our skin feeling silky smooth, but in the winter especially, it's time to ramp up the hydration.
Whether you're looking for a lightweight formula that's fast absorbing, or you're looking for something a little bit more heavy duty for severe dry skin - there's a moisturiser out there for every skin type.
We've rounded up some of the best moisturisers you can try now to combat all of your dry skin problems, throughout the winter and beyond.
Best body lotions: Top picks
1. Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturiser
Jergens ultra healing moisturiser is perfect for you skin now that winter is here. The formula is thick, but has a non greasy finish and keeps skin feeling hydrated all day.
It's best for use on the body as we found the formula just a tad too thick for use on the face. If you suffer with irritated or cracked skin this is definitely one for you to try out.
A little bit certainly goes a long way, so this £10 bottle should last you for quite a while.
Price: £10.28, Amazon - buy here now
2. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream
This body cream from Neutrogena has a gel like consistency, making it nice and lightweight and perfect for use on the face too.
If your skin is in need of a major hydration boost, this solution for under £4 is nice and affordable to see you through the winter. Not only does it maintain skins moisture, it slowly release hydration throughout the day as your skin needs it.
Price: £3.99, Boots - buy here now
3. Nivea Cherry Blossom & Jojoba Oil Body Lotion
The great thing about this body lotion from Nivea is the sweet aroma combined with the nourishing ingredients - giving you an overall superb lotion to get you through the winter.
Infused with Jojoba oil this rich and fast absorbing formula keeps your skin feeling and smelling it's best all day, without leaving a greasy residue behind.
If you're looking for a little indulgence, £6 isn't a bad price to pay.
Price: £5.99, Superdrug - buy here now
4. Aromatherapy Associates Enrich Body Butter
From indulgence to sheer luxury. Enrich the parts of your body that need it the most with this natural formula from Aromatherapy Asociates.
Combining natural ingredients with luxury, exotic fragrances like jasmine and patchouli. Babassu oil and murumuru butter leave your skin feeling silky smooth, with moisture that is long lasting.
Price: £55, Look fantastic - buy here now
5. Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Lotion
This fast absorbing formula from Aveeno is enriched with oats, which are known for there skin soothing properties.
It's suitable for daily use and promises to improve dry skin after just two weeks use. Not bad for under a fiver.
Price: £4.30, Feel unique - buy here now
6. E45 Rich 24 Hours Lotion
E45 has been known in the past to have quite a heavy and greasy texture, that's why this new and improved formula is all the more exciting to try out this winter.
Enriched with evening primrose oil and with an ever so light fragrance, improve the suppleness of your skin in as little as three weeks and smell good in the meantime.
Price: £4.66, Superdrug - buy here now
7. Aesop Resolute Hydrating Body Balm
This body balm from Aesop is a natural and plant derived moisturiser, expertly formulated with sweet smelling and and rich ingredients. Each of them working hard to leave your skin feeling super smooth and invigorated.
Price: £27, Look fantastic - buy here now
8. The Body Shop Spa Of The World Hawaiian Kukui Cream
Indulge and enrich your body with nothing but natural ingredients. Restore your skins natural suppleness with kukui oil, used by Hawaiian women for generations to nurture and heal skin.
Leave your skin glowing throughout the winter well into summer.
Price: £25, The Body Shop - buy here now
9. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Lotion
Cocoa butter is a classic that you can rely on. It's cheap as chips and is suitable for all body types, as well as a hot of skin conditions; including very dry skin, scars and stretch mark lightening.
It'll keep you skin moisturised throughout the day and in small doses, is perfectly fine to use on your face.
Price: £3.99, Amazon - buy here now
10. Sukin Hydrating Body Lotion
If your skin can best be described as thirsty and in need of a little TLC, this formula from Sukin will lock in moisture and give you the heavy duty hydration your skin will need to make it through the colder months.
Made using all natural ingredients like aloe vera, nettle, rosehip and avocado oils; not only is this lotion super kind to skin, it'll soothe, repair and rebuild the skins barrier.
Just what you need for irritable and very dry skin.
Price: £11.21, Look fantastic - buy here now
