We review the best natural products so you can glow!
This month:
- Best Natural Skin Lotion
- Best Natural Lipstick
- Best Natural Nail Polish
Best Natural Skin Lotion
If you're hunting for the best natural skin lotion, here's what to look for β no fluff, just the good stuff:
π 1. Ingredient Transparency
Look for brands that list everything clearly β no mystery "fragrance" or "proprietary blend" nonsense. You want to know exactly what you're putting on your skin.
πΏ 2. Truly Natural Ingredients
Top natural moisturizers should include things like:
Aloe vera β Soothes, hydrates, heals
Shea butter / Cocoa butter β Deep moisturization
Coconut oil / Jojoba oil / Argan oil β Nourishes and seals moisture
Glycerin (plant-based) β Pulls water into skin
Calendula / Chamomile β Calms irritation
Vitamin E β Antioxidant and skin protector
Avoid anything with mineral oil, petrolatum, parabens, sulfates, synthetic fragrance, or artificial dyes.
π§ͺ 3. Minimal Ingredients (Less Is More)
Natural products should not read like a chemistry exam. Fewer ingredients = less chance of irritation and more confidence in what's working.
π§΄ 4. Texture + Feel
Some βnaturalβ lotions can feel greasy or sit on the skin like cling wrap. Go for something that absorbs well without residue β ideally with a non-comedogenic base if youβre acne-prone.
π° 5. Ethical Bonus Points
If itβs also:
Cruelty-free
Vegan
Sustainably packaged
Made in small batches or from local producers
β¦thatβs a green flag.
π§΄ 1. Bath & Body Works β Dream Bright Body Lotion
Scent-forward: Primarily a fragrance product with moisturizing as a bonus
Ingredients: Synthetic fragrance, dyes, and silicones high up the list
Natural rating: β Very low β lots of synthetics, strong fragrance
Who itβs for: Scent lovers, not natural skincare seekers
π§΄ 2. Bath & Body Works β Poppy Body Lotion
Similar profile to Dream Bright
Contains shea butter and vitamin E, but buried under a pile of synthetics
Natural rating: β Very low β again, fragrance first, skin health second
π 3. Solar Recover β βSave Your Skinβ
Natural oils + aloe based β spray format
Includes vitamin E, calendula, lavender oil, sesame oil, and no artificial fragrance
No parabens or synthetic fillers
Natural rating: β High β actually natural, light and effective
Best for: Sun-exposed or dry skin. Not a thick lotion, but very clean.
π§ 4. Eucerin Advanced Repair Lotion (Very Dry Skin)
Designed for clinical repair, not clean beauty
Contains urea, ceramides, and emollients (good for barrier repair)
But also includes synthetic stabilizers, alcohols, and fragrance in some versions
Natural rating: β οΈ Low to Medium β effective but not natural-focused
Best for: Dry, cracked, compromised skin β but not βcleanβ skincare
πͺ 5. Jergens Ultra Healing (Dry Skin)
Glycerin, vitamins C, E, and B5 β good stuff
But heavily mixed with mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, and preservatives
Natural rating: β Low β better than B&BW, but not natural
Best for: Budget-friendly dry skin relief, not for ingredient purists