6 Moisturizing Body Balms for Lasting Relief from Dry Skin
Dealing with dry skin can be a struggle, especially if other factors make it worse like the weather being cold or dry. You may have tried body lotions or even thicker body creams to fight and prevent dry, ashy, and chapped skin, but sometimes that’s not quite enough.
Luckily, there are some other types of moisturizers that may give your skin the long-lasting moisture you want.
Body balms aren't your ordinary moisturizers; they are rich, decadent creations packed with skin-loving ingredients to combat dryness and deeply nourish your skin. They are typically a thicker consistency than lotions and creams, which helps lock in moisture for many hours.
Below are some fantastic and deeply moisturizing body balms you might like. Each product image is linked so you can read more about it and where to purchase; the links are not affiliate or sponsored links.
1. Eucerin Intensive Repair Essential Oil Balm
Price: $16 for 7 oz
Available at: Amazon, CVS, Target, Walgreens, Walmart
Why you’ll like it:
This oil balm melts into your skin and deeply moisturizes for 48 hours to help give you more radiant skin
Gives you the intense moisture of a cream with the radiance of an oil; may be used as a hand or foot cream
Made with glycerin, shea butter, castor oil, urea, vitamin C, and vitamin E, and is fragrance, dye, and paraben free for sensitive skin
2. Aquaphor Healing Balm Stick
Price: $12 for 0.65 oz
Available at: Amazon, CVS, Target, Walmart
Why you’ll like it:
A multi-purpose balm that helps relieve chapped and very dry skin in a convenient, on-the-go, mess-free package
Protects skin with petrolatum and moisturizes with shea butter, avocado oil, beeswax, vitamins B5 and E, and glycerin
A fragrance-free formula made with sensitive skin in mind. If you’re a fan of Aquaphor’s other products (I love their ointment!), you might like this one too
3. Aveeno Eczema Therapy Nighttime Itch Relief Balm
Price: $20 for 11 oz
Available at: Amazon, Walmart
Why you’ll like it:
A rich, thick textured balm that deeply moisturizes and quickly relieves itch that can be associated with dry skin and eczema. I remember when this first came out and found it to be super helpful for dry, chapped skin in the colder months
Can apply it at night to help soothe your skin while you sleep, thanks to the ceramide, oatmeal, glycerin, and dimethicone
A steroid-free and fragrance-free formula that supports and protects your skin barrier
4. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5
Price: $16 for 1.35 oz
Available at: Amazon, CVS, Target Ulta
Why you’ll like it:
This balm/cream can be applied to the body, face, and lips to help relieve dry, cracked, and chapped skin
Hydrates and moisturizes with skin-loving ingredients like glycerin, vitamins B5 and E, shea butter, and La Roche-Posay’s signature thermal spring water.
Also contains dimethicone to protect your skin barrier and madecassoside to heal and soothe skin
Fragrance-free, great for sensitive skin, and may be used by “adults, children and babies 1 week and up”
5. Vaseline All-Over Body Balm Jelly Stick
Price: $7 for 1.5 oz
Available at: Target, Walmart, and most drug stores
Why you’ll like it:
A non-greasy formula that glides on your skin to heal and prevent dry skin; a convenient, mess-free, and portable product that’s great for travel
It’s an occlusive balm, meaning it forms a protective layer or barrier that locks in moisture to relieve dry, irritated skin
Contains moisturizing ingredients like petrolatum and Vitamin E Acetate, and is fragrance-free
6. Cetaphil Cracked Skin Repair Balm
Price: $10 for 3 fl oz
Available at: Amazon, Target, Ulta, and most drugstores
Why you’ll like it:
Helps repair and hydrate dry, rough skin; perfect if you have very rough, cracked, and/or sensitive skin
Made with dimethicone to protect your skin, moisturizing shea oil and glycerin, and beta glucan to soothe your skin
A fragrance-free skin protectant balm that helps prevent the five common signs of skin sensitivity, according to Cetaphil (dryness, irritation, roughness, tightness, and a weakened skin barrier)
Body balms can be a great addition to your skincare routine; I like to apply them after my lotion or cream (or mix them together) to lock in moisture all day. They’re my go-to product in the colder months, especially when my hands are more likely to become ashy.
Which body balm are you interested in trying? I hope you found this list to be helpful!
If you’re looking for more moisturizing products for your skincare routine, check out these posts on great moisturizing body washes for dry skin and nourishing body creams for dry skin.
Wishing you more hydrated and nourished skin! If you found this post to be valuable, feel free to share it with a friend.
Take care,
Mimi
