Body Lotion Information

Experts say that broad spectrum sun protection is the best line of defense against skin damage and premature aging. For more information, see the ConsumerSearch report on sunscreen.

While body lotions can be used anywhere from the neck down, experts do not recommend them for facial skin. See our report on facial moisturizers.

Daily tanning lotions provide moisture and a gradual tan at the same time. For more information on these products, see the ConsumerSearch report on sunless tanners.

The following sources were helpful when researching body lotions:

"Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me - 7th Edition" by Paula Begoun, Beginning Press, 2008 and companion websites Beautypedia.com (subscription-based) and Cosmeticscop.com.

Environmental Working Group: Skin Deep is a safety assessment of ingredients in personal care products that lists safety assessment ratings for about 2,300 lotions based on carcinogenic ingredients, pregnancy concerns, safety violations, penetration enhancers, unstudied ingredients, harmful impurities and allergens. The details presented about products and their ingredients are impressive (and sometimes slightly overwhelming), with many links to further information.

Manufacturers' websites are also helpful sources of information:

Aveeno

Crème de la Mer

Curel

Earth Mama Angel Baby

Eucerin

Gold Bond

Nivea

Olay