I will admit that despite a single-minded obsession with skincare, I often forget about the skin on my body from the chest down. After a multi-step face routine, the last thing I want to do is worry about the rest of my skin. And while using SPF every day is the number one thing we can do to keep skin young and healthy, there also happens to be an abundance of anti-aging body lotions full of active ingredients that can aid in keeping skin youthful, too.
Up until recently, I was under the impression that body lotions that were advertised as “anti-aging” were a bit of a scam. But interestingly enough, most of these body lotions use the same ingredients that we look for when trying to find anti-aging creams for the face. As luck would have it, powerful actives like retinol, ceramides, peptides, squalane, caffeine, and more are not just for the neck up. They are all present in body lotions and work to actively keep the skin fresh, hydrated, and supple.
Featured image by Michelle Nash.
I’ve rounded up some of the best lotion options I could find, at a wide range of price points. That way, you can enjoy the benefits of these yummy, buttery, age-defying lotions no matter what your budget might be.
The Best Anti-Aging Body Lotions For Luminous Skin
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Drugstore Picks under $20
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Daily Repair Moisturizing Body Lotion
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Daily Repair Moisturizing Body Lotion, $19.99
Jergens Natural Glow Firming Moisturizer
Cult-Following Faves under $50
Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment
Caudalie Vinosculpt Lift and Firm Body Cream
youth-inducing body lotions under $100
Dr. Barbara Sturm Anti-Aging Body Cream
Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract
Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 with Sunflower Extract, $58
Strivectin Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream
HydroPeptide Firming Moisturizer Slimming Body Rejuvenation
HydroPeptide Firming Moisturizer Slimming Body Rejuvenation, $99
Tata Harper Redefining Body Balm
Augustinus Bader The Body Cream