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The 15 Best (& We Mean Best) Natural & Organic Body Lotions

Alexandra Engler
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January 14, 2022
Alexandra Engler
mbg Beauty Director
By Alexandra Engler
mbg Beauty Director
Alexandra Engler is the beauty director at mindbodygreen and host of the beauty podcast Clean Beauty School. Previously, she's held beauty roles at Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, SELF, and Cosmopolitan; her byline has appeared in Esquire, Sports Illustrated, and Allure.com.
January 14, 2022
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A good body lotion is a bathroom staple. Keeping your skin hydrated isn't just an aesthetic thing (although smooth, glowing skin all over isn't a bad trade-off).

You need a good body moisturizer to support your skin barrier, help keep in moisture, and feed your skin healthy ingredients so it can thrive. Truly, this isn’t a surface-level thing either.

A 2019 study found a link between skin dysfunction and pro-inflammatory cytokines in the blood, highlighting the importance of the skin's protective role in our overall health: Namely, that poor barrier function is linked to inflammation.

Not to mention, finding a good natural moisturizer can be a dreamy sensorial experience. Slipping on a body lotion you love can feel like wrapping yourself in a cashmere blanket—except in this instance, your skin remains soft all day long.

However, finding your right choice can be a highly personal one too: Some may prefer a thin, spreadable option with an easy glide; others like a dense cream that's almost as thick as butter.

The beauty of beauty products is that we all have unique tastes and preferences, and there are scores of different products out there to meet our needs. 

However, not all of those products are created equal. But we went through and found the best-of-the-best for you and your skin.  

Quick list: 

  1. Best all-around: mindbodygreen postbiotic body lotion ($30)
  2. Best for mature skin: Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Aging Body Cream ($95)  
  3. Best for sensitive skin: Burt’s Bees Aloe & Shea Butter Body Lotion ($7.99)
  4. Best brightening: BeautyCounter Countermatch Adaptive Body Moisturizer ($39) 
  5. Best for dry skin: Kiehl’s Crème de Corps ($32) 
  6. Best for acne-prone skin: Drunk Elephant T.L.C Glycolic Body Lotion ($25) 
  7. Best for rough skin: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream ($28) 
  8. Best for irritated skin: Prima R+R Cream 750mg CBD Recovery Rub ($55)
  9. Best treatment lotion: First Aid Beauty Sculpting Body Lotion ($34) 
  10. Best face & body multitasker: The Honest Co. Gently Nourishing Face & Body Lotion ($10.99) 
  11. Best everyday option: Necessaire The Body Lotion ($25)
  12. Best nighttime lotion: Eu'Genia Shea Essence Of Lavender Shea Butter ($12)
  13. Best morning lotion: Love, Beauty & Planet Sea Salt & Bergamot Energizing Body Lotion ($6.99)
  14. Best budget: Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Honeysuckle Body Lotion ($6.99)
  15. Best splurge: Costa Brazil Creme Para O Corpo ($98)

Best all-around

A body lotion so thoroughly formulated and thoughtfully minded that it addresses every aspect of your skin barrier function—and as a result, has some pretty impressive aesthetic benefits, too. The hydrating base blends together aloe, shea butter, moringa seed oil, oat oil, and coconut oil to offer a robust variety of conditioning and moisturizing properties. The innovative and highly-selective pre- and postbiotic combo nurtures your skin microbiome, which improves epidermal framework and soothes inflammation. Plus, potent antioxidants (in the form of coenzyme Q10 and a fruit complex) fight free radicals. Your skin will look brighter, healthier—and feel better.          

postbiotic body lotion, mindbodygreen ($30)

mindbodygreen postbiotic body lotion
mindbodygreen

Best for mature skin

This luxury brand is known for their approach to inflammaging, or premature aging brought on by chronic inflammation in the skin. Their take is that if you address this proinflammatory cycle by using soothing herbs, antioxidants, and calming botanicals, you’ll better avoid damage later in life. This blend uses Indian almond to visibly tighten, shea butter for sealing in moisture and hydration, and purslane extract to reduce inflammation and rejuvenate skin.

Anti-Aging Body Cream, Dr. Barbara Sturm ($95)  

Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Aging Body Cream
Dr. Barbara Sturm

Best for sensitive skin

Formulated for those with easily irritated skin, this formula leaves out all potential aggravators—and then loads up on soothing extracts. For example, it skips fragrances and common allergens and then loads up on shea butter, aloe, and oat extracts. And for the most sensitive skin folk among us—ahem, like those with inflammatory skin conditions like eczema—this is approved by the National Eczema Association.

Aloe & Shea Butter Body Lotion, Burt’s Bees ($6.99)

Burt’s Bees Aloe & Shea Butter Body Lotion
Burt’s Bees

Best brightening

For those looking to add a little luminescence to the skin—and even tone and ease dark spots—this daily lotion has a cocktail of actives to help. An olive-derived squalane draws in moisture to the skin. Plum oil is rich in omega 6, 9 and vitamin E, which are excellent for conditioning and softening the skin. Aloe vera soothes redness and calms irritation. Finally phytic acid sourced from rice encourages cell turnover for that brightening boost.

Countermatch Adaptive Body Moisturizer, BeautyCounter ($39) 

BeautyCounter Countermatch Adaptive Body Moisturize
BeautyCounter

Best for dry skin

A true classic: This famous collection of body products has amassed fans far and wide for it’s famously smooth texture. It’s rich to the touch and gently comforts dry skin. The blend stars shea butter and a plant-derived squalane for that ample hydration, but then the botanical oils (like almond, avocado, and more) add an easy slip.  

Crème de Corps, Kiehl’s ($32) 

Kiehl’s Crème de Corps
Kiehl’s

Best for acne-prone skin

We always believe that acne takes a unique approach of balancing oil, soothing inflammation, encouraging gentle exfoliation, and supporting your barrier. And somehow this does all of that! This contains a 10% alpha-hydroxy-acid blend to resurface and unclog pores (that may seem like a high percentage, but your body can usually handle a more thorough exfoliation as it’s thicker skin.) It’s buffered with green tea seed, passionfruit, apricot, and marula oils for hydration, barrier nourishment, and antioxidant protection.

T.L.C Glycolic Body Lotion, Drunk Elephant ($25) 

Drunk Elephant T.L.C Glycolic Body Lotion
Drunk Elephant

Best for rough skin

Have some texture concerns you’re looking to tend to? Well this option will keep your skin supple, soft, and flake-free. It contains watermelon seed butter (a very delightful option to use as a base, I might add) which provides a creamy texture. Then it blends in the ever-popular hyaluronic acid (a powerful humectant) and an hibiscus AHA to smooth skin. 

Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream, Glow Recipe ($28)  

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow AHA Pink Dream Body Cream
Glow Recipe

Best for irritated skin

This features a broad-spectrum hemp extract with naturally occurring CBD that can temper angry skin. (The extract has been shown to have some beneficial anti-inflammatory properties in some small human studies.) But it also combines menthol and eucalyptus for an instant ahh-inducing moment of relaxation. The calm, chilled out skin you’ve been waiting for. 

R+R Cream 750mg CBD Recovery Rub, Prima ($55)

Prima R+R Cream 750mg CBD Recovery Rub
Prima

Best treatment lotion

For those who have aging skin in need of a lift, this tightening lotion can help address all creepiness and sagging skin concerns. The star is a special peptide complex, or a hydrolyzed wheat protein, that tones and increases elasticity in the skin. Then it folds in caffeine, which can temporarily reduce puffiness. And then it rounds out the formula with hydrating glycerin. 

Sculpting Body Lotion, First Aid Beauty ($34) 

First Aid Beauty Sculpting Body Lotion
First Aid Beauty

Best face & body multitasker

Want to keep things simple? Here’s a non-greasy, fragrance-free hydrator that keeps you supple all day long. It's also head-to-toe hydration: It's high-quality enough to use on your face, as well as full body. The lotion is made with natural jojoba and almond oils that are non-comedogenic enough for the delicate facial skin, but also work as fabulous hydrators (a not so small bonus: you get a few bonus antioxidants, too).

Gently Nourishing Face & Body Lotion, The Honest Co. ($10.99)

The Honest Co. Body & Face Lotion
The Honest Co.

Best everyday option

This contains a quality blend of skin-supporting ingredients that work for most skin types and occasions. First up, there's niacinamide (or vitamin B3) to moisturize and nourish skin; then there's vitamins A, C, and E to add antioxidant protection; finally there are omega-6 and -9 to help support your skin barrier function.  

The Body Lotion, Necessaire ($25)

Necessaire The Body Lotion
Necessaire

Best nighttime lotion

If you're a fan of shea butter—go straight to the source. This balm is made with organic shea nuts, and each tub has at least 80% pure unrefined shea butter. Read: It's filled with vitamins A, E, F, and K. Apply this lavender-spiked option and let the scent relax you (and your skin) to sleep—then wake up with buttery, soft skin come morning. Plus, it's a great multitasker: Use it on your cuticles, hands, body, and hair. 

Shea Essence Of Lavender Shea Butter, Eu'Genia ($12)

Eu'Genia Shea Essence Of Lavender Shea Butter
Eu'Genia

Best morning lotion

An eco-friendly and economically friendly option, this sunny, awakening number is naturally derived. This includes sustainably sourced natural fragrance oils and other botanicals. But for all those who need a boost come A.M. we know you’ll love the citrusy, fresh scent. Another bonus: The bottle is 100% ocean-bound recycled plastic.

Sea Salt & Bergamot Energizing Body Lotion, Love, Beauty & Planet ($6.99)

Love, Beauty & Planet Sea Salt & Bergamot Energizing Body Lotion
Love, Beauty & Planet

Best budget

This lightweight formula contains sweet almond oil and a dash of shea butter, so it’s easy to apply and fairly fast absorbing. It also has a “garden-fresh” scent of honeysuckle and sweet floral notes. Ideal for quick pick-me-up. The bottle is made with at least 30% post-consumer plastic.

Clean Day Honeysuckle Body Lotion, Mrs. Meyers ($6.99)

Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Honeysuckle Body Lotion
Mrs. Meyers

Best splurge:

Let this luxe cream sink into your skin: You'll be hooked instantly. The botanicals are sourced and inspired by the company's home country, Brazil—and they're nothing short of inspired. There's the hydrating tucuma seed oil, the brightening murumuru butter, and smoothing cacay oil. A delight in every tube. 

Creme Para O Corpo, Costa Brazil ($98)

Costa Brazil Creme Para O Corpo
Costa Brazil

mbg’s review process

At mbg, high standards are earned—and there are no shortcuts. Our beauty editors stay up to date on the latest ingredient research and innovation. It's a dynamic, continuously evolving space, and it's important we look into the science so we can make informed choices about which formulas earn our stamp of approval (figuratively speaking).

Our high standards also come from testing products—many, many products. Our editors and writers rigorously test and research the products featured in our roundups to offer you the best, most informed recommendations. When we write reviews, you can trust we spend quality time with the formulas: We don't simply rave about products we've slathered on the back of our hand. We endorse products we've tried and loved. 

Learn more about our testing process and clean beauty standards here

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