These Are The Ingredients Experts Swear By In An Ultra-Hydrating Body Lotion

Taking care of the skin on your body is just as crucial as taking care of the skin on your face. Of course, the face comes with its unique set of challenges and needs—not only is it delicate skin, but it's often the most exposed. It rightfully deserves the attention it gets. But that doesn't mean the skin from the neck down should be tended to with subpar ingredients or as an afterthought. 

You should feed the entirety of the skin with high-quality ingredients and botanicals. Luckily, it is as simple as finding a high-quality body lotion you like. 

And on that note, might we suggest our silky, smooth mindbodygreen postbiotic body lotion? It's a one-step routine for full-body skin care, from neck to toes. (After all, just because you should take care of your skin doesn't mean the routine itself needs to be hard.)

The basis for every good body lotion is hydrating botanicals. We included a robust assortment of ingredients that feed the skin lipids, fatty acids, and humectants, and so on. To start, there's an organic aloe vera that helps the formula splash on the skin (it's also an excellent humectant).

Not only do those botanicals offer moisture, but they also have antioxidant properties. "Look for hydrating lipids and antioxidants to trap moisture and keep free radical damage in check," board-certified dermatologist Whitney Bowe, M.D., reminds us.

Speaking of, the formula contains two additional potent antioxidants to further bolster the formula. First, there's a stable form of coenzyme Q10, which can help skin cells fight against lipid peroxidation, improve tone, and even strengthen the free-radical-fighting power of other antioxidants. Additionally, there's a fruit complex that can help the skin deal with oxidative stress, even out overall skin appearance, and tend to texture. 

But of course, there are the namesake biotic ingredients. "Moisturizers that support a balanced microbiome are not just important for the face; they are absolutely critical for the rest of our body," says Bowe. This blend contains an algae-derived prebiotic that helps support your skin microbiome and can calm the skin.

The high-tech and selective postbiotic helps the skin act more vibrant, stay hydrated, and even smooths fine lines. Together these support your body's crucial skin microbiome—which in turn can help reduce skin irritation, improve epidermal framework reconstruction, and overall improve hydration levels.