While we do enjoy the dip in the climate, dry skin (a given in winter) is the unwelcome guest we struggle with all through the season. To be fair, dry skin isn't restricted to winter, as anyone who suffers from it year-round will be more than happy to tell you. But it does tend to worsen as the year inches to the finishing line. That's why you need to arm yourself with the best heavy-duty body lotions. Here are some of our top picks...

Tea tree oil, shea butter, olive oil, almond oil, jojoba oil, aloe vera, and vitamin E are some of the ingredients that make up St. D’Vence Winter Edition Body Lotion. The oil-based formula is also hypoallergenic and non-greasy. Best of all it is free of harsh chemicals so you will be providing your skin with the best at an affordable rate.

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Nivea Nourishing Lotion Body Milk is a lightweight formula that is super hydrating and creamy. This product is a must-have for when the temperature drops as it will leave your skin feeling smooth and soft. Best of all it absorbs fast into the skin and won't leave you feeling greasy.

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Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Body Lotion is formulated with ingredients that provide long-lasting moisture and loads of hydration. This product contains vaseline jelly and glycerine to tackle dry and itchy skin. If you have very dry skin and suffer from skin irritation, give this product a try. It also has a light and pleasant fragrance.

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As the name suggests, Kama Ayurveda boasts a line of products that are based on Ayurveda. As an added benefit, their products are made from naturally sourced ingredients and are completely devoid of of sulfates, parabens, and petrochemicals. The key ingredient in this lotion Deodar, which means “wood of the God’ – is known to heal a lot of skin disorders because it is antiseptic. There are other ingredients like Aloe Vera which is anti-inflammatory, lemon and beetroot extracts that brighten your skin naturally and essential oils make your skin supple and healthy. Overall, an excellent choice for a body lotion.

More than 170 years old, Palmer’s is one of the OGs in the body lotion business. This lotion from Palmer’s is comes with a formula that boasts the winning combination of cocoa butter and vitamin E. Hence, not only does it help keep your skin smooth and soft, it helps with the reduction of dark spots and stretch marks. Apply it twice a day if your skin tends to get dry by the end of the day.

This cream is infused with argan oil so you can be sure that it will hydrate your skin perfectly this dry season. This means you get all the ultra-hydrating benefits of a body oil but with a lightweight feel. It’s light on the pocket too!

If you are looking for a serious hydrator this dry and cold season, look no further. This fragrance-free repair lotions will soothe dry and scaly skin. It's heavy duty but won't leave your skin feeling greasy. It’s the one to invest in!

This coconut moisturiser feels just as amazing as it smells (trust Kim K because she swears by it). Awarded several awards, this product is a lightweight formula that’s perfect to soothe irritated and dry skin with, in colder months of the year.

Lanolin, a wool-derived wax that has been known to absorb faster and deeper into the skin than other moisturising agents on the market makes this body lotion run in a league of its own. Even the direst skin woes can be healed by this stuff.