SKIN Body Lotions – Active ingredients of body lotion or moisturisers have a three-pronged attack on dry, flakey skin. These active ingredients go deep into the skin to lock in moisture, they act as humectants which draw moisture to the skin from the atmosphere, and they serve as emollients which smooth and soften the skin, making it look less flaky and feeling more elastic. Body lotion with humectants like glycerin, which absorbs moisture from the air, can help to minimise fine lines and wrinkles.