How to Stay Hydrated With the Right Body Lotion This Summer?

Sebamed is a German dermatology brand that builds its products around pH 5.5 which matches the skin's natural acid mantle. This matters because most soaps and body washes raise skin pH which will weaken the barrier that holds moisture in. The Sebamed Moisturising Body Lotion works to restore and maintain that balance after cleansing. This is fragrance-free and paraben free which makes it one of the cleaner options for people who find most scented lotions irritating. It absorbs without leaving a sticky residue and is suitable for everyday use. It is compact and easy to use as a daily dry skin moisturiser or to keep on hand for post shower application. 

Note: Use this lotion if you have Sensitive Skin.

Vaseline has long been a trusted name in skin barrier care, and this Daily Brightening lotion takes a more right approach. It is built around Niacinamide which is a well-researched ingredient known to inhibit melanin transfer. This will also help to reduce uneven skin tone and dullness with consistent use. The formula uses microdroplets of Vaseline Jelly that absorb into the skin's outer layer to repair dry and damaged skin from within. It is also fast-absorbing, lightweight and non-sticky which makes it particularly practical as a summer body lotion for everyday use. The active ingredients, including glycerin and Vitamin B3, serve specific roles in hydration and skin tone correction. 

Note: Pick Vaseline if you have Dull / Uneven Tone.

For people with dry skin who prefer natural formulations, the Parachute Advansed Deep Nourish lotion is one of the most consistently rated options available in India. Its base ingredients are pure coconut, milk and glycerine all of which are natural moisturisers with no artificial colours. The unique formula is designed to penetrate ten layers deep into the skin which is what separates it from surface-level hydration products. It claims 72 hours of moisturisation with a single application. Also, the lotion is fast-absorbing and non-sticky with a light coconut scent. It is certified dermatologist-tested and described as suitable for both men and women. 

Note: Select this option if you want Natural Hydration.

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NIVEA's Nourishing Body Milk is the brand's most widely used dry skin moisturiser in India, and for good reason. The formula brings together pure hyaluronic acid and almond oil within a deep moisture serum base, targeting very dry and sensitive skin with hydration that lasts up to 72 hours. It has hyaluronic acid which draws moisture into the skin and helps retain it throughout the day.  Also, the texture is described as a body milk. It will simply mean that it is lighter and more fluid than a typical body cream which makes it comfortable to use in warmer months without the heavy residue that denser formulas leave behind. The formula is dermatologically tested and carries Vitamin E as a skin-nourishing active. 

Note: Pick NIVEA if you have Very Dry Skin.

This Himalaya Cocoa Butter intensive serum body lotion is formulated for people who deal with consistently dry, rough or patchy skin. The star ingredient is Cocoa Butter which is a high quality natural moisturiser rich in Vitamin E and antioxidants. It can soften the skin deeply, help repair damaged skin and prevent moisture loss by forming a protective layer that is not heavy or occlusive. Whereas wheat germ oil works alongside cocoa butter to improve skin elasticity and deliver essential fatty acids that nourish skin at a structural level. It maintains a pH 5.5 balance which keeps the skin's acid mantle intact after application. This brand claims 48 hours of moisturisation and is suitable for daily use.

Note: Use this lotion if you have Rough / Patchy Skin.