After a scorching summer that seems endless, the monsoons are a much needed respite. While the cool breezes and showers are a delight, they wreck havoc with the skin. Take body lotions for example. While you body lotions are an absolute necessity, they are suddenly far too sticky to slather on the body. Thanks to the influx in the beauty industry, the market is filled with body lotions that nourish the skin without feeling far too sticky. They hydrate, they nourish, they moisturise and they do not feel sticky – they are perfect for the monsoons. So, if you’re looking for especially during the tricky monsoon season, ahead is a list!

Parachute Advansed Coconut Milk Deep Nourish Body Lotion works with nourishing ingredients that help your skin retain its natural moisture. If you have dry and itchy skin, this is the formula you should try. It absorbs into the skin quickly and keeps it hydrated throughout the day. Best of all it is affordable.

Nivea Nourishing Body Milk nourishes the skin with healing ingredients to make it soft and smooth. The rich and creamy formula is affordable and ideal for daily use. Best of all, this lightweight formula is non-greasy and is fast-absorbing. It also keeps the skin hydrated all day long and has a light fragrance.

Vaseline Intensive Care Deep Restore Body Lotion is ideal for people with dry skin as it locks in moisture to make it smooth and soft. This product is formulated with glycerine and Vaseline jelly to tackle itchiness and skin irritation. This product is super hydrating, non-greasy and absorbs quickly into the skin. Use it as often as you can if your skin requires a lot of hydration.

Here’s a lush body lotion that hydrates the skin all day long, while bestowing a light, elegant fragrance, which also lasts surprisingly long! Infused with a blend of essential oils and natural ingredients, the lotion is an instant-pick up to the skin and to the senses.

If the weather around is constantly oscillating between hot and cold, here’s a light weight lotion with cooling menthol that you will much appreciate. It’s formulated with Vitamin C and SPF 15, to brighten the skin and protect it in one go!

Keeping foul smell away in the monsoons can be a constant struggle. If that’s your struggle too, here’s your knight in shining armour, that will moisturise your skin while deeply detoxifies as well. Its green tea extracts soothe work wonders for taming skin inflammations.

No, this isn’t sponsored. But it would be a crime to leave the body yogurt’s unique texture without a mention. The nourishing crème comes in a gel like consistency, absorbing into skin right when you apply it, while leaving skin feeling baby soft. Plus, since it’s The Body Shop, these too smell like an fruit orchard!