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Fragrance-Free Body Lotions for Dry, Sensitive Skin

Body lotion covers the most skin, so fragrance here matters. Here's how to choose a fragrance-free body moisturiser that actually soothes.

Why body lotion deserves attention

It is easy to be careful with face products and then slather a scented lotion over the largest organ you have. For sensitive or eczema-prone skin, the body lotion should be just as fragrance-free as the face cream.

What to look for

What to avoid

Fragrance, essential oils, and heavily “spa-scented” formulas, however pleasant they smell.

Check it against your triggers

To check a product, SkinSAFE lets you filter a product catalogue to screen out the ingredients you are avoiding and other allergens. That tells you what is in a product, but it rates it on general criteria rather than against your own list.

Once you know what you are screening for, a personal-list app like ClearaScan lets you save the ingredients you react to once and scan any product to flag only your triggers. It also keeps a Reaction Journal for flare-ups, a shared Care Circle so family or carers can scan for you, and a Trusted Products list for items you have cleared, and it is currently in early access. (Disclosure: our editor co-founded ClearaScan, and we are not paid to mention the others.)

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A note on this content. The Sensitive Skin Lab publishes general educational information, not medical advice. If you suspect you have an allergy or sensitivity, consult a qualified dermatologist or allergist. Product formulations and labels change without notice, so always check the ingredients on the product itself.