We live in a country that is hot but also humid, so it can be a difficult climate for some of us with dry skin to live in. Those of us who have dry skin can understand the struggles that come with it. Dry skin without proper moisturisation can lead to problems such as flaky skin, cracked skin and even premature aging.
This is why body lotions were created. Body lotions are designed to provide the proper amount of moisture that the skin needs to be hydrated and supple. With the growing amount of body lotions in the market, how should one decide to pick the best ? Not to worry, here are the top 10 best body lotions for dry skin in Malaysia.
1. Nivea Extra White C&E Vitamin Lotion
The Nivea Extra White C&E Vitamin Lotion is a great option for those who want more out of their body lotion. This body lotion is packed with vitamin C and E which are effective in moisturising and keeping the skin hydrated. In addition, this lotion helps to repair the skin barrier, improve skin dullness and protects skin from further damage. It even has UV protection to ensure you do not get any sun damage on your skin.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua, Distarch Phosphate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamte, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbic Acid, Myciaria Dubia Fruit Juice, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice, Ubiquinone Bisabolol, PEG-40 Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Trideceth-9, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Isostearate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Xanthan Gum, Acrylamide/Ammonium Acrylate Copolymer, Trisodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Alcohol, BHT, Parfum
- Country Of Origin: Germany
- Size Available: 320ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ UV protection
✅ Contains vitamin C and E
✅ Repairs skin barrier
❌ Contains fragrance
Price: RM21.08
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Yagishi Goat Milk Body Lotion
Yagishi Goat Milk Body Lotion is formulated with natural ingredients, like Goat Milk, Almond Oil, Shea Butter and Grape Seed Oil, which can treat dryness and replenish your skin’s natural moisture. This body lotion protects the skin’s natural acid mantle and preserves moisture so your skin feels softer. It also shields the skin from pollutants by forming a coating on its surface.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Vera) Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Sodium Lactate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Sodium Acrylate / Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate, Goat Milk, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Isohexadecane, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Polysorbate 80, Bisabolol, EDTA, Lactic Acid
- Country Of Origin: Malaysia
- Size Available: 250ml
Pros:
✅ Treats dryness
✅ Prevents moisture loss
✅ Protects the skin from pollutants
Price: RM75.05 – RM131.10
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Nivea Body Milk for Intensive Moisture
The Nivea Body Milk for Intensive Moisture is a body lotion that has a milky texture. This would be perfect for those who prefer a milk texture as opposed to a lotion texture. The rich formula nourishes the skin to reduce the roughness from your dry skin. It contains vitamin E and avocado oil, ingredients that help to hydrate the skin and repair any damaged areas.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua, Alcohol Denat., C15-19 Alkane, Distarch Phosphate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum
- Country Of Origin: Germany
- Size Available: 400ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Milky texture
✅ Contains vitamin E and avocado oil
✅ Reduce roughness of dry skin
❌ Short shelf life
Price: RM20.40
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion
The Aveene Skin Relief Moisturizing Lotion is another great option for people who seek instant relief for their dry skin. It has a special active colloidal oatmeal formula that helps to heal dry skin and to repair scaling skin. It also helps to soothe the itchiness that is followed by dry skin. This lotion is also fragrance-free and a non-greasy formula so you will not have any fuss when using this lotion. In addition, the formula helps to lock in moisture as you reapply throughout the day.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Steareth‑20, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, BHT, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol
- Country Of Origin: France
- Size Available: 354ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Special active colloidal oatmeal formula
✅ Fragrance-free
✅ Non-greasy formula
❌ Short shelf life
Price: RM
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Rosken Skin Repair Dry Skin Lotion
The Rosken Skin Repair Dry Skin Lotion is specially formulated for dry skin and is part of their Skin Repair range. It is a non-greasy formula that quickly absorbs into the skin and it is light in texture. It forms a protective layer on your skin to seal the moisture when you apply the lotion. It has vitamin E in it which protects the skin against damage from free radicals in the environment.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Isopropyl Myristate, Stearic Acid, Decyl Oleate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Triethanolamine, Bht, Disodium Edta, Methylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Propylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpriopional, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool.
- Country Of Origin: Australia
- Size Available: 400ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Contains vitaminE
✅ Protects against free radicals
✅ Non-greasy formula
❌ Short expiry
Price: RM29.50 – RM57.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Vaseline Expert Care Body Lotion Extremely Dry Skin Rescue
For a body lotion that delivers results quickly, you will want to get the Vaseline Expert Care Body Lotion Extremely Dry Skin Rescue. The formula of this lotion combines the power of glycerin, pro-lips and Vaseline Jelly to give long lasting moisturization to the body and immediate skin relief. This skin therapy lotion has proven to deeply hydrate and repair extremely dry skin in 2 hours.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycol Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Stearamide AMP, Glyceryl Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidic Acid, Triethanolamine, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
- Country Of Origin: America
- Size Available: 365ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Hypoallergenic
✅ Contains glycerin, pro-lips and Vaseline Jelly for lasting moisture
✅ Fragrance free
❌ Short expiry date
Price: RM29.50
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Eucerin PH5 Lotion
The Eucerin PH5 Lotion is a delicate moisturizer that is effective in combating dry skin as it is uniquely formulated to make dry skin more resilient against harmful environmental damage. This body lotion has a specially created Eucerin pH Balance System that contains pH5 Citrate Buffer to support and restore the skin to its optimal pH. In addition, this lotion also includes Dexpanthenol which is an active ingredient that is widely known for its regenerative effects.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Panthenol, C15-19 Alkane, Cetyl Palmitate, Caprylic-Capric-Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Polybutene, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Stearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Tapioca Starch, Trisodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, BHT, Parfum
- Country Of Origin: Germany
- Size Available: 400ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Restores skin to optimal PH
✅ Contains regenerative ingredient
❌ May be greasy
Price: RM67.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion
For a classic formula known to moisturize dry skin, check out the Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion. A hero in hydration for all those with dry skin, this formula provides deep hydration all over the body and absorbs quickly into the skin. The formula helps to create a protective barrier all over your skin to protect the skin. It also contains cocoa butter and vitamin E, which are filled with antioxidants.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Theobroma Cacao(Cocoa) Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum), Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, PEG-8 Stearate, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Butylene Glycol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cellulose, Sodium Acetate, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethyl Stearamine, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Yellow 5 (CI19140), Orange 4 (CI15510), Benzyl Alcohol.
- Country Of Origin: America
- Size Available: 250ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Hypoallergenic
✅ Contains cocoa butter and vitamin E
✅ Fast absorbing
❌ Fragrance might be too strong
Price: RM22.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore
For a deep penetration of moisture, try the Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore. Its formula contains pure oat extract to soothe dry skin and microdroplets of Vaseline Jelly that helps to repair damaged skin from deep within. This helps to restore the skin barrier, making it look healthier and hydrated. It is fast drying and non-greasy.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Water, Mineral Oil, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycol Stearate, Petrolatum, Cyclopentasiloxane, Microcrystalline Wax, Paraffin, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminium Silicate, Perfume, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Stearamide AMP, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Disodium Edta, BHT.
- Country Of Origin: America
- Size Available: 400ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Fast drying
✅ Non-greasy formula
✅ Restores skin barrier from within skin
❌ Short shelf life
Price: RM22.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream
The Cetaphil Lotion is suitable for those who have not only dry skin but also rough skin caused by the dry skin. This lotion’s simple formula is gentle enough to use on the body and the face too. The body lotion contains macadamia nut oil that helps to soothe extremely dry skin. It is also fragrance-free.
Specifications:
- Ingredients: Purified water, Polyglycerylmethacrylate and propylene glycol, Glycerin, Dioctyl ether, Sweet almond oil, Dimethicone and Dimethiconol, Disodium edetate, PEG-5 glyceryl stearate, Cetyl alcohol, Light mineral oil, Acrylate / C10-30 Alykl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Benzyl alcohol, Alpha tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide
- Country Of Origin: America
- Size Available: 100ml
Pros & Cons:
✅ Suitable for face and body
✅ Fragrance free
✅ Contains macadamia nut oil
❌ Might not be suitable for those with sensitive skin
Price: RM62.87
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
There you have it! The top 10 best body lotions for dry skin in Malaysia. As there are a variety to choose from, you must look at certain factors before making your purchase. Some factors to look out for are as below:
- Ingredients
As most body lotion have somewhat the same formula, some on the other hand have extra special ingredients that cater to certain specific problems so it is best to read up on the benefits of these ingredients.
- Size
If you are someone who uses a lot of lotion, size is important to consider as you may want to purchase a bigger bottle of lotion.
- Shelf Life
Some body lotions do not last for very long due to the ingredients that are added in their formula so take note of the shelf life to avoid wasting money.
Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us [email protected] For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy.
