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The smooth, taut skin on our arms and legs will change with enough time (and not to mention sun damage), but there's good news: The best body lotions for mature skin can help minimize the look of lax, crepey skin when it appears, or even slow down its arrival if you’re taking early precautions. (Look at you, being proactive!)
These nourishing formulas, typically infused with active ingredients like wrinkle-reducing retinol, firming peptides, and exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids, can be game-changing additions to your body-care routine to target existing fine lines and prevent future sagging. Plus, as with any body lotion, you can expect the conditioning and skin-softening properties of your average cream—just with the extra benefits of ingredients that refine texture and tone.
Our Top Body Lotions for Mature Skin
- Best Overall: La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream, $22
- Best Scent: Moroccanoil Night Body Serum, $62
- Best with Retinol: Nécessaire The Body Retinol, $62
- Best for Lax Skin: Alastin Skincare TransForm Body Treatment, $220
- Best Long-Lasting: Clarins Body Firming Cream, $74
- Best with SPF: CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 for Face and Body, $18
- Best for Neck and Chest: Neostrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream, $98
Scroll ahead to find the best body lotions, creams, and balms that board-certified dermatologists say help minimize crepiness, fine lines, and age spots.
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Best Overall: La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
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La Roche-Posay
Lipikar AP+ Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream
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Why it's worth it: Skinimalism is in, and La Roche-Posay's Lipikar AP+M Triple Repair Body Moisturizer is perfect for whittling down your skin-care regimen. Formulated for dry skin types, this hydrating cream smooths your roughest parts while being light and fast-absorbing enough for your face. On top of its lightweight texture, this moisturizing body lotion is fragrance-free, which bodes well for sensitive skin. “Lipikar has both moisturizers that help replenish the natural moisturizers that lessen with age and niacinamide that helps with discoloration and redness,” says Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Dallas. A soothing blend of shea butter, prebiotic-rich thermal water, and glycerin plumps skin and minimizes the look of fine lines while niacinamide brightens and evens tone. Since this formula doesn't contain harsh actives, you can apply it day and night for 'round-the-clock conditioning benefits.
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“The fragrance-free formula is perfect in its simplicity. And because it’s loaded with some tried-and-true moisturizers—shea butter, glycerin—it’s also effective enough that it got rid of a stubborn dry flaky patch on my hand (the result of my engagement ring rubbing against my pinky 24/7).” —Elizabeth Siegel, former deputy beauty director
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- Key ingredients: shea butter, thermal water, glycerin, niacinamide
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best Scent: Moroccanoil Night Body Serum
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Moroccanoil
Night Body Serum
Moroccanoil
Why it’s worth it: While it doesn’t contain sun-sensitizing ingredients like retinol, Moroccanoil Night Body Serum is best used overnight, when it has uninterrupted time to sink in deeply—rather than competing with daytime layers like sunscreen. Because this is a silky oil-serum (not a lotion), it’s richer, making it especially great for dry, tight, or mature skin that needs more nourishment than a standard body cream can provide. The formula pairs antioxidant-rich argan and tsubaki oils to help firm and nurture skin, while holy basil extract helps defend against environmental stress. A vitamin C ester smooths and strengthens for a more radiant, healthy-looking glow by morning. While the brand doesn’t spell out the full fragrance blend, the brand's signature scent is driven by the warm, rich, nutty notes of argan oil, rounded out by gentle floral notes.
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“So many body serums seem to sit on top of my skin and never fully soak in, which feels—to put it mildly—rather unpleasant. Moroccanoil Night Body Serum is a welcome exception: The silky formula melts in immediately. I like to apply it after an evening shower, then slip into my jammies. The next morning, my skin is softer, smoother, and all-around happier for it.” —Dianna Singh, features director
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- Key ingredients: argan oil, tsubaki oil, holy basil extract, vitamin C ester
- Fragrance-free: no
Best with Retinol: Nécessaire The Body Retinol
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The Body Retinol
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Why it's worth it: As its name suggests, Nécessaire's The Body Retinol contains retinol, but there's much more to this derm-loved formula. "Formulated with 0.1% retinol along with AHAs, peptides, vitamin C, and glycerin, this comprehensive body cream is one of my favorites," says Azadeh Shirazi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in La Jolla, CA. "It boosts skin hydration and laxity, minimizes crepiness, and its fast-absorbing formula doesn't feel sticky." Since this potent serum contains multiple active ingredients, Dr. Shiraki notes that it's best used at night, starting with weekly applications and gradually increasing to every other night.
The Body Retinol contains rosewater to offset retinol's notoriously pungent scent, but if you prefer fragrance-free formulations, Brendan Camp, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City, recommends trying The Body Lotion. “Formulated with peptides to encourage collagen production, niacinamide to soothe skin, and oils rich in antioxidants like vitamins C and E, this fragrance-free body lotion moisturizes, firms, and strengthens skin,” he says.
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- Key ingredients: retinol (0.1%), AHA blend (glycolic acid, mandelic acid), vitamin C, peptides, niacinamide, rosewater
- Fragrance-free: no
Best for Lax Skin: Alastin TransForm Body Treatment
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TransForm Body Treatment
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Why it's worth it: If you’re targeting the look of sagging skin, Kellie Reed, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Austin, suggests adding the Alastin TransForm Body Treatment to your routine. “It is a peptide-based moisturizer that helps skin appear more firm and toned,” she says. Its key ingredient, peptides, are amino acid chains that support collagen production and preserve your skin’s elasticity. The brand’s peptides-based TriHex technology clears out old collagen and elastin, making way for brand-new, stronger fibers. Along with peptides, this silky serum-like treatment is enriched with hydrating hyaluronic acid and antioxidant-rich dill extract to smooth skin texture.
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“Alastin Skincare’s TransForm Body Treatment leaves my skin feeling soft and silky-smooth through its hydrating ingredients (hi, hyaluronic acid!) and velvety, gel-like texture. I apply it just about everywhere below my neck, and it’s even tackled a few chronically rough spots on my toes with total grace.” —Jennifer Hussein, former commerce writer
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- Key ingredients: peptides (lipodrone and TriHex Technology), hyaluronic acid, dill extract, linseed extract, plantain leaf extract
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best Long-Lasting: Clarins Body Firming Cream
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Body Firming Cream
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Why it’s worth it: Clarins’s Extra-Firming Body Cream may be one of the bigger splurges on our list, but think of it this way: With up to 48 hours of hydration, it means you actually need less per application—so the bottle goes much further than you’d expect. The aloe- and shea butter-based cream “absorbs quickly, leaving skin smooth and toned,” says Whitney Hovenic, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Reno, Nevada. The luxurious formula is enriched with plant-based ingredients, including mitracarpus extract—a plant traditionally used in West African herbal medicine that helps support skin elasticity—along with petasites extract, which helps reinforce the skin’s structural fibers for a tighter, more toned look.
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- Key ingredients: petasites extract, mitracarpus extract, shea butter, aloe
- Fragrance-free: no
Best with SPF: CeraVe Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 for Face and Body
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Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30
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Why it’s worth it: While sunscreen matters at any age, mature skin needs it more than ever; as collagen naturally declines and the skin barrier becomes thinner, UV exposure can accelerate dryness, discoloration, and other visible signs of aging. CeraVe’s Hydrating Sheer Sunscreen SPF 30 for Face and Body streamlines that daily step, using a blend of “both mineral and chemical filters that are gentle on the skin, yet water-resistant and apply easily,” says Geeta Yadav, MD, board-certified dermatologist based in Toronto, Canada. Just as important, the formula supports mature, sensitive skin with hydrating hyaluronic acid, calming niacinamide, and barrier-strengthening ceramides—helping skin stay moisturized, comfortable, and more resilient. Since it’s a lightweight texture for both face and body, it’s a no-fuss essential.
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- Key ingredients: 6% homosalate, 5% octisalate, 5% octocrylene, 7% zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, niacinamide
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best for Neck and Chest: Neostrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream
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Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream
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Why it’s worth it: Most of us pamper our faces and completely forget about our necks. But because “it’s one of the first places skin laxity shows up, mature skin benefits from a formula made specifically for this delicate area, says Dr. Hartman. NeoStrata’s Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream focuses hard on patented skin science—meaning you won’t find a fully decoded ingredient blueprint (that’s kind of the point). But here’s what we do know without getting too technical: At the core is MicroDiPeptide229, a patented peptide technology designed to support collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid to give skin a more lifted look. “The lightweight, fragrance-free cream also includes NeoGlucosamine, which gently encourages skin turnover to smooth texture and even tone, and NeoCitriate to support collagen synthesis for improved firmness,” says Dr. Hartman. Dr. Hartman notes that the addition of bakuchiol helps visibly improve sagging, fine lines, and overall skin tone.
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- Key ingredients: MicroDiPeptide229, NeoGlucosamine, NeoCitriate, bakuchiol
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best Lightweight: Paula’s Choice Skin-Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment
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Skin-Smoothing Retinol Body Treatment
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Why it's worth it: Dr. Camp is also a fan of Paula’s Choice Retinol Skin-Smoothing Body Treatment for its star ingredient, retinol, which is featured in a fast-drying, non-greasy formula. “Retinol is included in this body treatment, along with antioxidants like vitamin C and moisturizing ingredients like evening primrose and grapeseed oils to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and eliminate dry skin,” he says. Though it's packed with nourishing skin-care ingredients, its texture is light and absorbs quickly, so it won’t cause your pajamas to stick to your body as you sleep (since this contains retinol, only use it at night, by the way).
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- Key ingredients: retinol (0.1%), vitamin C, evening primrose oil, grapeseed oil, panthenol, shea butter, glycerin
- Fragrance-free: yes
Best for Dry, Itchy Skin: Osea Body Balm
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Body Balm
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Why it's worth it: Think of this as the deep nourishment of a balm with the firming benefits you’d expect from a serum. Osea’s Body Balm is what you should reach for when skin feels dry, tight, or itchy, thanks to a cushiony blend of plant oils—safflower, coconut, passion fruit, babassu, and rice bran—that help lock in moisture and soothe discomfort fast. Like most Osea formulas, it stars alaria esculenta seaweed, a nutrient-rich extract packed with amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. “It helps improve the appearance of skin elasticity and firm the look of skin,” says Dr. Reed. Best of all, the texture melts right in without any greasy residue, so it’s easy to use every day—even when your skin is feeling a little reactive.
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- Key ingredients: seaweed extract, passion fruit seed oil, coconut oil, safflower seed oil
- Fragrance-free: no
Best for Crepey Skin: StriVectin Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream
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Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream
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Why it's worth it: StriVectin's Crepe Control Tightening Body Cream provides "tightening to the crepiness and sagging seen on the skin,” according to Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Memphis. She says the Crepe Control body cream won’t instantly provide noticeable results, but, with consistent use, its cocktail of antioxidant-rich jojoba seed extract, anti-inflammatory turmeric root extract, and conditioning shea, murumuru, and capuaçu butter blend will significantly improve the look of sagging skin.
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- Key ingredients: jojoba seed extract, turmeric root extract, shea butter, murumuru butter, capuaçu butter
- Fragrance-free: no
Best Drugstore: Gold Bond Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
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Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
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Why it’s worth it: Gold Bond’s Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion is made specifically for mature skin with a thin, crinkly texture, especially on arms and legs. “This lotion is specifically formulated to target crepey skin, with a blend of omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and hydrating ingredients,” says Dr. Hovenic. The formula focuses on deep hydration and barrier repair: Glycerin and urea draw in moisture, while petrolatum helps lock it in. Meanwhile, lipid-replenishing jojoba esters and squalene help replace what aging skin naturally loses. The formula also includes coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant that supports cellular energy and helps skin better defend against environmental stress, which is key for maintaining firmness over time. The creamy texture feels rich but never heavy, and it comes in a generous pump bottle that makes daily, head-to-toe application effortless.
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- Key ingredients: jojoba esters, squalane, coenzyme Q10, omega fatty acids, glycerin, urea, petrolatum
- Fragrance-free: yes
Frequently Asked Questions
Which signs of skin aging appear on the body?
As we all know, aging is a wonderfully natural process that affects every part of our bodies, including our largest organ, the skin. But before we get into treatments, it's important to understand what's happening inside your body.
Wrinkles and sagging skin
As you mature, your skin's once-supple texture becomes more lax due to the loss of collagen, according to Dr. Shirazi. Collagen is the main protein that acts as the support beam for your body's connective tissues, including your skin, and as you age, your body's natural supply depletes. This depletion leads to the formation of wrinkles, crepiness, and skin sagging. "Crepey or loose skin, particularly on the abdomen, upper arms, back of the hands, and thighs, known as skin laxity, becomes more pronounced with age," explains Dr. Shirazi. She also notes that the loss of collagen around blood vessels, particularly in areas with lots of movement, like the backs of your hands, can increase bruising without noticeable trauma to the skin. "This is common on the hands and back of arms, known as actinic purpura," she adds.
Another visible change? As you age, your skin's ability to retain moisture and produce much-needed oil also diminishes, according to Dr. Shirazi. This leads to a drier, rougher texture and pronounced wrinkles—while we can't reverse these processes altogether, we can mitigate them with the right body lotion.
Age spots
If you've noticed a few dark spots pop up on your body, these could be age spots. "Age spots, also known as liver spots or sunspots, can happen when the skin is [over]exposed to the sun," explains Dr. Patel. Factors like genetics and lifestyle habits can also impact the formation of this form of hyperpigmentation, but you'll most likely notice it on sun-exposed areas of your skin, like your face, neck, forearms, hands, and legs. "They can come up as raised growths that are tan-dark brown with a wavy surface, called seborrheic keratosis, or they can be flat," adds Dr. Shirazi.
Like any form of hyperpigmentation, these spots may be permanent, but lotions and creams with brightening ingredients can minimize their pigmentation. To make sure they don't intensify, we always recommend our golden rule for skin care: Wear (and reapply!) sunscreen every day.
What are the best ingredients for maturing skin?
There's nothing on the market that'll erase wrinkles, textural concerns, and hyperpigmentation entirely, but the best body lotion for aging skin can pack quite a few derm-approved ingredients to tone down their look.
Retinol
Retinol, also known as vitamin A, is known as one of the gold-standard ingredients for aging skin due to its fine line- and discoloration-reducing properties. "Retinols help improve the quality of the skin, lighten discoloration, boost cellular renewal, and stimulate collagen and hyaluronic acid production," says Dr. Shirazi. Due to its numerous benefits, Dr. Shirazi recommends incorporating this ingredient into your body-care routine. Keep in mind that retinol's known to irritate sensitive skin and heighten sun sensitivity, which is why it's essential to apply retinol at night and use sunscreen during the daytime.
Alpha hydroxy acids
Both Dr. Shirazi and Dr. Patel agree that alpha-hydroxy acids, a group of chemical exfoliators also known as AHAs or fruit acids, play a key role in achieving supple, firm skin. "Our skin cells become lazy with age, so exfoliating acids help promote cellular turnover and remove dead skin cells that build up on the outer skin layer," explains Dr. Shirazi. She recommends glycolic acid, an intensive AHA that unclogs pores, smooths skin, and even acts as a hydrating humectant.
Like retinol, glycolic acid is an active ingredient that can feel harsh on sensitive skin types, so opt for lower concentrations of the ingredient when introducing it to your skin or try gentler AHAs, like lactic acid. "[Lactic acid] removes dead skin cells, improves skin texture, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles," Dr. Patel suggests.
Antioxidants
Overall, antioxidants are a wonderful addition to any skin-care regimen. But, like alpha hydroxy acids, "antioxidants" is an umbrella term for a group of molecules (including vitamin A, shouted out above) that neutralize the effects of free radicals, also known as oxidants, that are created from both your metabolism and external factors, like air pollution and sunlight.
One of the most popular antioxidants is vitamin C. On top of its antioxidant benefits, board-certified dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, MD, based in New York City, previously told Allure this ingredient supports collagen production, acts as an anti-inflammatory, and minimizes hyperpigmentation. Since vitamin C can smooth skin, increase cellular turnover, and reduce the look of acne scars, it's the ideal daytime counterpart to your nighttime retinol and AHAs.
Another underrated antioxidant Dr. Shirazi suggests is coenzyme Q10, an antioxidant known for its anti-inflammatory, tone-evening benefits. "As an antioxidant, it helps protect and repair the skin by reducing oxidative stress from UV and environmental stressors," she explains. Beyond its antioxidant properties, she also notes that CoQ10 addresses discoloration like age spots and minimizes the look of crepey skin by supporting skin barrier function, cellular turnover, and production of collagen and elastin, leaving skin firm and supple.
Peptides
Peptides play a major role in supporting your skin's firmness and elasticity, as they are short chains of amino acids. Amino acids are the smallest molecules that make up the proteins in your body, so they're an important part of maintaining skin elasticity and structure. "These short-chain amino acids trick your skin into making collagen and elastin while also calming inflammation and boosting cellular renewal," says Dr. Shirazi.
What's more: Peptides are more productive than other skin-firming ingredients due to their smaller molecular size. Particles can only be so big in order to penetrate past the epidermis (the top layer of our skin), and since peptides are amino acids, and not proteins in and of themselves, they can penetrate the skin when applied topically, unlike, say, collagen.
Meet the experts
- Brendan Camp, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
- Whitney Hovenic, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of Spooge based in Reno, Nevada
- Purvisha Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Memphis and founder of Visha Skin
- Kellie Reed, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in Austin
- Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Westlake Dermatology based in Dallas
- Azadeh Shirazi, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of AziMD based in La Jolla, CA
- Geeta Yadav, MD, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Facet Dermatology, based in Toronto, Canada
- Joshua Zeichner, MD, a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City
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