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Black Beauty Icons: Body

The ESSENCE Beauty team and our select group of beauty gurus picked the can't-live-without body products that get our days started off the right way. 

By · April 15, 2015October 27, 2020
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Body Icons

The ESSENCE beauty team and a select group of pros picked their all-time favorite body products.

02
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula

“To this day, I have a tub in my bathroom at all times. It’s my cure-all  beauty secret.” —Nykia Spradley 

$5, Walgreens

03
Fresh Brown Sugar Body Polish

“It’s one of the best body smoothers out there. Full of essential oils, it’s gentle and leaves skin soft and moisturized.” —Pamela Edwards Christiani 

$40, fresh.com

04
Carol’s Daughter Almond Cookie Shea Soufflé

“The texture is the perfect mix of cream and lotion—extremely hydrating.” —Pamela Edwards Christiani

$8, carolsdaughter.com

05
Aquaphor Healing Ointment

“This ointment has so many uses. It’s  an excellent emollient for eczema; to help improve healing post-surgery; or for dry, brittle nails and chapped lips.” —Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd 

$5, Target

06
Nivea Creme

“It’s great for dry hands and ashy elbows, and small enough for your purse!” —Andrea Jordan

$1, 1 oz, Rite Aid

07
Lubriderm Daily Moisture Lotion

“This has vitamin B5, which may be helpful for itching, eczema and dry skin.” —Dr. Brooke Jackson

$7, 16 fl oz, CVS

08
Johnson’s Baby Oil Gel

“Here’s the grown-up version of classic baby oil. It’s amazing for achieving glistening, supple skin.” —Nykia Spradley 

$3, Walgreens

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Bath & Body Works Japanese Cherry Blossom Shower Gel

“The smell of this transports my shower to an island oasis, and the gel leaves my skin soft too!” —Andrea Jordan

$13, bathandbodyworks.com

10
Dove White Beauty Bar

“It’s well tolerated and great for all skin types. I also love the positive images reflected in Dove’s campaigns.” —Dr. Brooke Jackson

$4 for 2-pack, Walmart

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L’Occitane Pure Shea Butter

“My elbows and knees can’t live without this solid shea butter.” —Pamela Edwards Christiani 

$42, usa.loccitane.com

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