Body Lotion vs Hand Lotion: When to Use Each
By Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day | Published: 2026-10-19
Category: Comparisons
Not sure if you need body lotion or hand lotion? We compare Mrs. Meyer's Rain Water formulas to help you choose the right natural lotion for your skin care routine.
Quick answer
Use body lotion for all-over moisture after a shower and hand lotion for quick, non-greasy softening throughout the day. Mrs. Meyer's Rain Water formulas are both natural and cruelty-free, but their textures and purposes differ.
Why the difference matters
Body lotion and hand lotion are formulated for different skin needs. Body lotion is designed to hydrate larger areas after bathing, when skin is most receptive. Hand lotion is made for frequent reapplication on hands that face constant washing and drying.
Mrs. Meyer's Rain Water Body Lotion and Rain Water Hand Lotion share a clean, garden-inspired scent but have distinct textures and ingredient priorities. Choosing the right one for each part of your routine helps you get the most out of natural lotion benefits.
Body lotion vs hand lotion: key tradeoffs
- Texture and feel: Body lotion is richer and more emollient, designed to absorb slowly into larger skin areas. Hand lotion is lighter and absorbs quickly, leaving hands soft but not slick.
- Frequency of use: Body lotion works best once or twice daily after washing. Hand lotion can be reapplied many times a day, especially after hand washing, without buildup.
- Ingredients focus: Both contain shea butter and almond oil, but body lotion emphasizes long-lasting moisture with a thicker base, while hand lotion prioritizes fast absorption and a non-greasy finish.
Product facts at a glance
- Rain Water Body Lotion: Rain Water Body Lotion is dermatologist tested, made with sweet almond oil and shea butter, and leaves skin feeling smooth, soft and refreshed. The richer formula with shea butter provides lasting moisture for larger body areas, ideal after a shower.
Rain Water Body Lotion - Rain Water Hand Lotion: Rain Water Hand Lotion moisturizes and softens dry hands and body without leaving a greasy feel, made with shea butter and almond oil. The non-greasy texture allows frequent use on hands without interfering with daily tasks or leaving residue.
Rain Water Hand Lotion
Which one fits your routine?
Best for
- Daily all-over hydration after a shower or bath
- Frequent hand moisturizing without greasy residue
Not for
- Using hand lotion as a full-body moisturizer (it won't provide enough lasting hydration)
- Using body lotion on hands throughout the day (it may feel too heavy for frequent reapplication)
