These Body Lotions Firm Wrinkles and Hydrate Dry Skin with Ease (2024)

As we age and hormones shift, skin allover becomes drier (as lipid and sebum levels decrease) and thinner (thanks to a slower production of collagen and elastin). However, the skin below the chin can show signs of dryness and aging differently than the skin on our face. The skin on our body doesn't have as many oil glands as the face does, so it can become rougher, drier, and scalier over time, explains celeb aesthetician Taylor Worden. At the same time, skin's laxity increases as we get older (thanks, gravity—and, again, the downward slope of our firm-yet-springy collagen and elastin production). "While laxity on the face shows up as jowls, laxity on the upper arms or abdomen can appear as crepiness," says Hadley King, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. The easiest way to target these concerns: add a body lotion for aging skin into your daily routine.

What to look for in a body lotion for aging skin

First, you want a formula that is deeply moisturizing. "Dry skin accentuates fine lines and wrinkles, so hydration is a great and easy antidote," says Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. To ensure your lotion contains the hardest-working hydrators, look for ingredients like glycerin, squalane, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, she advises.

For further wrinkle and firming benefits, look for a retinol-infused body lotion; retinol helps to increase cellular turnover and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, says King. If you also want to address texture and tone, a lotion that contains chemical exfoliants and/or niacinamide can help skin look smoother and brighter. Then, to protect your skin from further damage, look for a formula with antioxidants and sunscreen.

Ahead, we've gathered body lotions fortified with these expert-recommended anti-aging ingredients to keep skin smooth, glowing, and hydrated.

Load up on hydration with this budget-friendly formula. It contains ceramides that strengthen the skin barrier and help the skin retain moisture. King recommends this formula for sensitive skin because it provides long-lasting moisture and "doesn't contain ingredients that are likely to be irritating or drying."

If you don't love the feeling of heavy body lotions that may leave your skin feeling greasy, then this gel-cream formula is made for you. It's refreshing and weightless upon application, but still leaves skin moisturized and smooth. Gohara loves it because it contains hyaluronic acid, which she says is amazing at plumping up the skin.

We can go on and on about this moisturizer! First, the texture is rich and creamy, not sticky or greasy. It's non-comedogenic, meaning it doesn't clog pores, and it blends easily into all skin tones. The formula is also packed with beneficial skincare ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil to up hydration and vitamin C to boost radiance. And, finally, it's easily accessible at the drugstore for a wallet-friendly price.

Crepey skin is tough to treat topically—and can be pricey, too. But dermatologists often recommend this formula because it contains peptides that have been shown to not only help the body clear away the old, clumpy collagen and elastin but also produce more of the good kind. You can apply this body treatment allover, but we like to focus it on our crepiest areas, including our arms, hands, and knees.

Influencer and actress Claudia Sulewski's first launch from her new skincare brand makes sustainability chic and effortless. The lightweight yet moisturizing formula is made with upcycled ingredients, like antioxidant-rich banana flower extract and softening and moisturizing squalane. The packaging is made with recyclable materials, and it's reusable. When you've scraped every last bit, use the jar to hold hair ties or bobby pins...or refill it with more cream, sold in a compostable pouch.

This innovative formula contains antioxidants, botanical extracts, and prebiotics to protect and nourish the skin barrier as well as collagen-stimulating peptides to help firm, tighten, and lift sagging, crepey skin. The formula also contains caffeine and glucosamine to protect against free radical damage, promote cellular turnover, and soften rough and dry skin. "Ninety-seven percent of clinical study participants showed an improvement in the appearance of skin crepeiness," says King.

Retinol is the gold standard of anti-aging skincare, and King recommends this retinol-based formula because it's affordable and effective. "It contains cocoa butter and squalane to support the skin barrier and lock in moisture as well as retinol for its anti-aging results," she says. "I also love that it's lightweight and absorbs quickly."

Get soft skin from chest to toe with this body treatment. It's perfect for those concerned with textured skin, be it wrinkles or acne, because it contains skin-smoothing retinol and radiance-boosting antioxidants. Over time, it diminishes the appearance of uneven tone and texture, and restores hydration and firmness.

Retinol can be an irritating ingredient, but luckily, this formula contains nourishing cocoa and shea butters to combat potential dryness and irritation. You can use this formula on your face and body every night. Per the brand's study, eighty-one percent of users saw visible improvement in lines, wrinkles, and elasticity after eight weeks of daily use and smoother skin overnight.

Not only will this deeply hydrating formula plump up crepey skin, it also gently exfoliates the skin with the help of lactic acid to unveil a smooth and radiant complexion. The cream also contains ceramides to help skin retain moisture and support the skin barrier. While thick in texture, it's not greasy and is fragrance-free.

Dry skin is no match for this ultra-moisturizing formula. It's a must-have for those experiencing rough or scaly patches on the body or face. It soothes, hydrates, and repairs skin from head to toe thanks to niacinamide, shea butter, and glycerin.

This formula contains retinol and alpha hydroxy acids to repair and prevent crepiness, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, scars, marks, and bumps. In a clinical study with 30 participants, 85 percent said skin appeared less crepey, and 82 percent saw fewer lines and wrinkles after four weeks.

If you need your body lotion to double as fragrance, then consider this rich butter, which has an elegant and uplifting scent of vanilla orchid and sheer sandalwood. It also contains bacuri butter, a moisturizing ingredient that nourishes and protects the skin barrier, hyaluronic acid to plump skin, and prebiotic-rich hibiscus to support the skin barrier. We find that it immediately soothes dry skin, blends in effortlessly, and absorbs quickly.

This formula contains Indian almond to tighten loose skin and restore the look of elasticity, shea butter to hydrate and nourish, and purslane extract to support skin rejuvenation. It has a lightweight and fast-absorbing texture, and, over time, you'll notice an improvement in hydration, dullness, uneven texture, and firmness.

Firm, tone, and boost elasticity with this blend of anti-aging peptides and amino acids. Caffeine also helps to reduce puffiness, while glycerin keeps skin hydrated and smooth. It's a gentle formula safe for all skin types, including sensitive ones.