Let editor Trudi Brewer convince you of the benefits a daily body moisturiser can offer your skin. From body butter to oils and lotions, the hydrating benefits of these products are endless.
Find out why you need a daily dose of body moisturiser
My pick of products to arm yourself with this winter
Happy Naturals Argan Oil Body Butter, $9.
Packed with organic Argan oil this golden elixir is known as the ‘miracle oil’ for your skin and hair. Rich in vitamin E and omega essential fatty acids, it's super nourishing therefore anti-ageing and ideal when whipped into a body butter. For the price you can afford to slather it from head to toe.
Avène TriXera Nutrition Face and Body Moisturiser, $44.
Time saving because you can use this as a face and body moisturiser, it's hard-working and ideal for the entire family. For anyone suffering itchy dry or sensitive skin the ceramides, fatty acids and plant extracts whipped into the soothing, mineral rich Avène thermal spring water soothes skin for 48 hours after each application.
Sebamed Moisturising Body Lotion, $16.
Skin is at it's happiest when its pH level is sitting at 5.5. This is when the alkaline and acid level is balanced and problem-free. This moisturiser will promote a healthy complexion, preventing dryness and irritation, which is when your skin looks its best. This is what we call a hard-working, cheeky beauty buy.
Clarins Body Treatment Oil, $86.
Experts in creating natural plant-based skincare Clarins have been making face and body oils for decades and this preservative-free nourishing hazelnut oil is divine. Once massaged into the skin it will leave your body feeling hydrated and instantly firm. This is a great body oil for after exercising.
Pure Fiji Hydration Body Mist in Coconut, $30.
The watery goodness in this mist is the by-product of the distillation process when nourishing oils are extracted from tropical plants and fruit. What's left is mineral rich essential nutrient water that your skin will love. This body mist is ideal for anyone who doesn't like the sticky feeling of a lotion or cream, but wants a hydrating burst on there skin each day. Spritz on damp skin after showering.
Tan Organic Arganic Moisturising Multi Use Dry Oil, $40.
Weightless and fast absorbing this organic,100 percent plant and nut derived is ideal as an after-sun moisturiser or to prolong a fake tan. Use it as a cuticle oil, hair treatment ]or to add luminosity to skin any time it feels dull and dry.
Top Body moisturising tips
Body oils have zero water in the formula and closely resembles the natural oils in the skin, which is why they absorb it so quickly.
Lotions are a blend of oil and water, and need wax to emulsify them. Many lotions contain hydrating ingredients such as vitamin E, shea butter, aloe vera, sunflower oils, and plant extracts, which all have nourishing benefits.
Like layering on a winter wardrobe, your skin needs an extra layer of moisture to protect it during chilly weather, indoor heating and hot showers. It may seem like a extra beauty duty to apply body products every day but this will prevent your skin from becoming dry, itchy and sensitive.
The best time to apply body products is after a shower or bath when your skin is still damp.