A Body Lotion That Hydrates & Fades Age Spots? It's Almost To Good To Be True

A good body lotion contains hydrating, barrier-supporting players to lock in moisture and soften any microcracks in your skin. A great body lotion, however, can also address any skin care concerns and/or goals you might have. For example, let's say you'd like to tighten and tone crepey skin; a body lotion with skin-firming ingredients can help maintain a supple appearance. Or perhaps you want to prep an area for a smooth shave—apply an AHA body lotion a few days before grabbing the razor. 

Two words: aloe vera. Not only is the famous sunburn soother immensely hydrating—it's been shown to increase the water content1 of the outermost layer of skin—but it also contains a compound called aloesin, which has natural brightening capabilities. 

In fact, one study found that aloesin was effective in treating UV-induced and post-acne hyperpigmentation2 when applied four times per day for 15 days. Another study found that the topical application of aloesin can directly inhibit hyperpigmented skin from producing more melanin (and when you have an overproduction of melanin, it can lead to dark spots). Additionally, aloe contains an antioxidant protein called metallothionein, which has been found to have a protective effect on skin3 that's been exposed to and damaged by UV rays. 

But mbg's star body lotion also includes CoQ10, a buzzy antioxidant that has the ability to improve skin texture and tone. See, sun damage over time can also lead to crepey skin, which tends to go hand in hand with age spots. CoQ10 protects the skin from UV radiation, which is one of the main drivers for crepey, delicate skin; the ingredient also has energizing effects for the skin cells (so they literally act younger). So if you're hoping to address skin aging from multiple angles, you'll also want this all-star ingredient on your radar—a recent market report published by Spate even named it the No. 1 top skin care trend by growth.