What to look for in the best body cream for aging skin

Choosing the right body cream can help address dryness, firmness, and other concerns associated with aging skin.

1. Hydrating Ingredients

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Look for creams with deeply moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, or ceramides. These help replenish moisture and strengthen the skin’s barrier.

2. Anti-Aging Benefits

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Formulas containing retinol, peptides, or antioxidants such as vitamin C can target visible signs of aging like fine lines, loss of elasticity, and uneven tone.

3. Texture and Absorption

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A rich yet fast-absorbing texture ensures your skin feels nourished without feeling greasy. This also makes daily use more comfortable and convenient.

4. Sensitivity and Fragrance

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Aging skin can be more sensitive, so consider fragrance-free or hypoallergenic options to minimize irritation. Always patch-test new products if you have sensitive skin.

  1. 1
    Charlotte's Magic Body Cream

    Charlotte Tilbury

    335 REVIEWS
    A nourishing body cream that melts into the skin and quickly revives it with hydration leaving a non-sticky, radiant glow.
  2. 2
    Skin Restore Body Cream
    83 REVIEWS
    EltaMD Moisture-Rich Body Crème infuses compromised and dry, flaky, sensitive skin with long-lasting moisture and essential nutrients.
  3. 3
    Sisleÿa L'Intégral Anti-Âge Concentrated Firming Body Cream
    9 REVIEWS
    This sheathing and resculpting skin care product combines the power of an anti-aging serum with the comfort of a cream, for visibly firmer and smoother skin. 
  4. 4
    Restorative Body Cream

    Sisley Paris

    17 REVIEWS
    Delivers hydrating benefits to support lasting moisture in the skin.
  5. 5
    Velvet Nourishing Body Cream With Saffron Flowers
    13 REVIEWS
    A highly soothing, restorative, nourishing and moisturizing body cream for dry to very dry skin.
  6. 6
    Eau du Soir Moisturizing Perfumed Body Cream
    10 REVIEWS
    Moisturizing perfumed body cream that provides lasting hydration.
  7. 7
    Soir de Lune Moisturizing Perfumed Body Cream
    6 REVIEWS
    Delicate body cream that provides lasting hydration.
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    Body Butter

    Moroccanoil

    4 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A concentrated moisturizer to hydrate and soften dry skin. Formulated with argan oil, a blend of shea, cocoa, and mango butters, and hyaluronic acid.
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    Provence Nutrient Rich Body Cream
    2 REVIEWS
    Melts into skin for deep, long-lasting moisturization, without leaving residue.
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    Body Butter

    Susanne Kaufmann

    2 REVIEWS
    A deeply nourishing body butter developed to protect against dryness and leave skin velvety soft. 

What to look for in the best body cream for aging skin

Choosing the right body cream can help address dryness, firmness, and other concerns associated with aging skin.

1. Hydrating Ingredients

Citrus catapult arrow

Look for creams with deeply moisturizing ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, shea butter, or ceramides. These help replenish moisture and strengthen the skin’s barrier.

2. Anti-Aging Benefits

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Formulas containing retinol, peptides, or antioxidants such as vitamin C can target visible signs of aging like fine lines, loss of elasticity, and uneven tone.

3. Texture and Absorption

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A rich yet fast-absorbing texture ensures your skin feels nourished without feeling greasy. This also makes daily use more comfortable and convenient.

4. Sensitivity and Fragrance

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Aging skin can be more sensitive, so consider fragrance-free or hypoallergenic options to minimize irritation. Always patch-test new products if you have sensitive skin.