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Home • Skin

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin

With another fall season on the horizon, it's time to trade out your lightweight moisturizer for something that really lays it on thick. Ashy skin is a year-round no no, but cooler months are when our top layers tend to flake and dry out most. Stay ahead of the curve by testing one of our favorite formulas below. 
By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
Frank Body Body Cream

Rich, but non-greasy, this shea and cocoa butter-infused moisturizer is like a tub of frosting for flaky skin. And the vegan formula is perfect for anyone with sensitive skin! 

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Bloomingdales $22 Buy Here
02
Kiehl’s ‘Creme de Corps’ Soy Milk & Honey Whipped Body Butter

Sick of reapplying lotion throughout the day? Apply this lightly scented lotion in the morning to lock in moisture for 24 hours. 

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Nordstrom $38 Buy Here
03
Nivea Moisturizing Creme

This skincare classic is suitable for all skin types and a foolproof way to guard your top layers against the elements.

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Target $8 Buy Here
04
L’Occitane Ultra Rich Shea Butter Body Cream

Just one dollop of this seriously luxurious lotion is all you need to lock in moisture for as long as three days. 

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Nordstrom $44 Buy Here
05
Sol de Janeiro Açaí Body Power Cream

The açaí and cupuaçu butter in this unique formula work together to deliver antioxidants and ample moisture to the skin. Plus, the smell is absolutely addictive! 

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Sephora $45 Buy Here
06
Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream

This dermatologist-approved body cream is a godsend for those with eczema, but also a viable choice for those who simply want to prevent the reocurrence of ashy skin throughout their day.

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Target $12 Buy Here
07
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Lotion

An oldie, but a goodie that never fails to keep our elbows and knees in check! In case you didn’t know, cocoa butter is infused with vitamin E, the ultimate nutrient for healing dry skin.

7 Top-Rated Heavy Duty Lotions You Need For Ash-Free Skin
available at Target $6 Buy Here
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