While no one wants dry, itchy skin, why not think of the problem this way: It’s an opportunity to slather your body with delicious-smelling cream. Daily—because dry skin requires constant attention. But that’s no problem when you’ve got so many great products to choose from. We’ve gathered a few body moisturizers to introduce to you, most with distinctive scents you’ll either love or hate, but all with heavy-duty softening properties.
naturally good
Rose Mira Sweet Coconut Body Butter
This all-organic product from San Francisco smells and feels healthy! Made with unrefined coconut oil, mango seed butter and beeswax, it softens and soothes everything from lips to legs.
$36 at rosemira.com
exotic & elegant
Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge Body Moisturizer
Talk about bold scents, this Tom Ford cream is exotic and will stay with you longer than most. The cream makes your skin feel great and smell even better!
$65 at Neiman Marcus
tighten, soften
Me! Bath White Tea & Ginger Ultra-rich Body Creme
This cream has ceramides and peptides, ostensibly to stimulate cell regeneration; in other words, it will make your skin look younger—a trend in body cream these days. It is made with shea butter, glycerin and safflower seed oil.
$39 at Soft Surroundings
contemporary floral
Bond No. 9 NYC Park Avenue South Body Silk
A new scent from the popular Bond No. 9 NYC, this one is subtle and sweet. It captures the dignity of Park Avenue and the allure of summertime.
$135 at Saks Fifth Avenue
rich & refreshing
Winding Brook Estate Lavender Triple Butter Creme
Locally made right here in Eureka, this lavender cream is extra rich with shea, cocoa and mango butters. It is wonderfully scented with lavender, said to have a host of therapeutic properties.
$16.50 at Winding Brook Estate
Photo: Bill Barrett