If your skin tends to feel a little dry and patchy, moisturizing is key to help soothe roughness and irritation. Something as simple as a good lotion can help bring your skin back to its glistening, moisturized glory.
But not all lotions are the same: while most may get the job done, nothing beats the ultra-hydrating feel (and the delicious scent!) of coconut-infused body moisturizers.
The Best Coconut Lotions
How Coconut Benefits Your Skin
Sure, coconut lotions usually smell amazing, but there's more to this ingredient than its fragrance — according to New York City-based dermatologist Dr. Hadley King, it's also a powerhouse of hydration.
“Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer because it is rich in triglycerides,” says King. “One of its main constituents is lauric acid, which imparts antibacterial and antifungal properties.”
King also notes that coconut oil also has antioxidant properties, making it great to apply after sun exposure. With that being said, oily and acne-prone skin types may want to steer clear of this naturally derived ingredient: Coconut is notoriously comedogenic, meaning that it can clog pores and contribute to acne. “Therefore, if you have oily skin and are acne-prone, then coconut oil should not be applied to acne-prone areas,” she says.
However, if you have drier skin and are one of the lucky people who don't deal with body acne, you're in the clear to use any coconut-infused body lotion you please. Our guide to the best coconut lotion is the best place to start, as these are the highest quality products you can find.
What to Consider
Your skin type should be the main consideration for choosing the best coconut lotion. Just as King said previously, if you have acne-prone or oily skin, you may want to avoid coconut-infused lotions and opt for something non-comedogenic instead.
However, synthetic fragrances are another concern, particularly for sensitive skin types. One of the biggest reasons why we love coconut lotions is because they smell like a tropical vacation, but the synthetic fragrances that they contain may lead to allergic reactions, inflammation, redness, and itchiness. So, if you have sensitive skin, you can still use coconut body lotion, but you may want to pick a fragrance-free option. Sensitive skin types should also avoid using products that contain sulfates, essential oils, and alcohol.
Another thing to consider: texture. If you're in dire need of skin hydration or have really rough patches that need to be softened, an ultra intensive body butter, balm, or lotion that's designed to provide deep hydration will do perfectly. But if you'd rather not feel like you're drenched in slippery lotion, then a quick-drying and fast-absorbing body moisturizer of any texture will do the trick — but always remember that a little goes a long way!
And of course, we didn't forget about prices. Though treating yourself to a luxury product now and then is nice, saving money is even better. So, our guide to the best coconut lotions includes a variety of price points — because beauty should never make you go broke.
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Best Overall
Kopari 100% Organic Coconut Melt
If you want a no-b.s. formula that's suitable for most skin types, then this one from Kopari will do just the trick. We love it for one very important reason: Its only ingredient is coconut oil!
This jar of 100% pure and unrefined coconut oil will instantly quench your parched pores, and you can use it just about anywhere (that isn't acne-prone, of course) on your body. You can also use this coconut oil on your hair as a mask to rehydrate any dry, frizzy strands, and since it doesn't contain any fragrances, sensitive skin types can use it with abandon.
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Best Budget
Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion
Skincare that truly works doesn’t have to be expensive. Take this coconut-infused body lotion, for example: It's packed with certified organic coconut oil to hydrate your skin, and it costs less than a latte. This lotion is also infused with skincare heavy hitters like moisturizing monoi oil, soothing almond oil, and antioxidant vitamin E.
We’re not the only ones who love this lotion: It has over 11,000 rave ratings on Amazon! “Used several times before and always does the trick,” said one Amazon reviewer. “I need a thicker moisturizer and this is lovely, the smell is gorgeous too.”
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Best Drugstore
Nivea Oil Infused Coconut Monoi Lotion
Sure, the department store lotions are luxurious, but the drugstore works just as well — if not better.
Exhibit A: this lotion from Nivea. Not only does it have a delicious coconutty scent, but it also contains coconut and monoi oils that your skin instantly drinks up. No slippery, oily mess here — just hydrated and happy skin for under $10.
4
Best Overnight Lotion
Gold Bond Ultimate Overnight Deep Moisturizing Lotion
Wish better skin were as easy as going to sleep? Well, now it is, thanks to this lotion from Gold Bond. We and Dr. King are obsessed with this coconut oil-infused overnight lotion for when our skin is feeling extra rough.
Not only is it infused with coconut's moisturizing properties, but it also includes hydrating ingredients like glycerin and hyaluronic acid to give your dry skin the moisture it's begging for.
Other skin-boosting ingredients that you can find in this lotion include niacinamide, shea butter, cocoa seed butter, and jojoba esters. Bonus: It's nongreasy and won't stain your sheets!
5
Whipped Texture
Dove Whipped Body Cream Lavender and Coconut Milk
Dr. King says this is the ultimate body cream for its light, whipped texture. Don't let its fast-absorbing, grease-free finish fool you: this whipped body cream contains coconut milk to hydrate parched skin and lavender for its relaxing, calming scent.
Its light-as-air texture allows you to slather it on without fear of feeling slick and oily, and it gets bonus points for being just under $10.
6
Best Clean Formula
Briogeo Be Gentle, Be Kind Banana + Coconut Nourishing Superfood Body Cream
With clean beauty on the rise, people are ditching conventional beauty products and opting for more products made with naturally derived ingredients. So if you'd rather go the clean beauty route with your coconut lotion, then this gentle cream is the one to get.
This lovely tropical-scented cream is infused with coconut fruit extract and oil, plus other botanical ingredients like antioxidant-rich banana peel and açai extracts.
7
Helps Firm Skin
Eminence Organic Skin Care Coconut Firming Body Lotion
Eminence Organic Skin Care
If you have sagging skin or cellulite that you'd like to address, then this is the coconut lotion that may help.
This body lotion is formulated with coconut, shea butter, hyaluronic acid, and grape seed oil to hydrate while Eminence's proprietary Natural Retinol Alternative Complex helps to boost collagen production and firm your skin.
8
Best Scent
The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter
If you're all about scented body lotions, then this body butter is a must-have. On top of its rich moisturizing feel, it has a refreshing and delicious coconut scent.
But it's not just about the scent, of course: This body butter is formulated with hydrating ingredients like organic cold-pressed coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter to moisturize and soothe your skin. Plus, the ingredients are certified ethically sourced through The Body Shop's Community Fair Trade program.
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Ultra-Hydrating
Kylie Skin Coconut Body Lotion
Leave it to Kylie Jenner to create a body lotion that we can't stop slathering on. This lotion has a very light coconut scent, making it great for people who aren't into heavy fragrances. But the real reason we're so obsessed with this lotion is for its ultra hydrating feel that doesn't leave your skin greasy.
The formula is also packed with coconut oil, shea butter, and jojoba oil, a trifecta of hydrating ingredients that will seep into your pores and give you velvety-smooth skin from head to toe.
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Best for Travel
Yes To Coconut Ultra Hydrating Moisturizing Oil Stick
If you’ve ever been in a situation where you notice a dry patch on your body and don’t have any lotion to take care of it, you’re not alone. That’s why we’re packing this solid oil stick wherever we go: It’s tiny enough to stow away in any bag, it’s TSA-approved, and its solid formula means you don’t have to worry about it spilling on other things in your bag.
It's convenient, but most importantly, it also moisturizes your skin with coconut oil, aloe vera, and niacinamide to instantly relieve and quench dry patches. It's also non-greasy and fast-absorbing, which is another plus.
Julia Horniacek
Julia Horniacek is the former fashion and beauty editor for BestProducts.com.
Jennifer Hussein
Beauty Editor
Jennifer is the Beauty Editor for BestProducts.com, where she’s testing out everything from the latest lip gloss to the craziest skincare trend sweeping the online beauty-verse.
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