Don't neglect the skin on your neck and chest — these body mists make moisturizing easy. I’m obsessed with the Beekman 1802 Milk Shake moisture mist for body that came out this year, and so are reviewers, rating it 4.7 stars on Ulta. I used to always skip out on moisturizing my chest because it’s too time-consuming, but these body mists make it so easy to just spray down your chest and go when you get out of the shower.
Why Body Mists Are a Game-Changer
They have a light, natural scent, but don’t break you out. I’m prone to breaking out on my chest, and I have no issue with these on my sensitive skin. I’ve tried all the scents and cosign each: coconut cream, honey and orange blossom, lavender and the newest, pistachio and dark cherry. Coconut oil tends to break me out, so I was worried to try the coconut cream scent, but the product does not, in fact, contain any coconut oil, so it didn’t clog my pores.
As their name implies, just shake up these moisture mists before using to combine their ingredients. They’re made with hyaluronic acid, squalane and goat milk (the Beekman 1802 brand’s key ingredient). You can spray them anywhere on your body, of course, but I just stick to my shoulders and chest. When I don’t moisturize, I notice fine lines developing on my chest. These sprays reduce their appearance and give me a pretty glow.
Editor and Dermatologist Recommendations
HuffPost shopping writer Erica Kam also owns the sprays in two scents and loves them. “I have mostly replaced my usual perfume with these, and use them both as skin care and fragrance. The mist feels so light, not like it’s clogging my pores at all. The sprays are such a quick and easy way to both nourish the skin and add a little indulgence to my routine.” Kam owns the pistachio and dark cherry Beekman 1802 spray, as well as the honey and orange blossom scent.
If I’m out of my Beekman Milk Shakes, I also like just spraying any moisturizing facial mists that I own on my chest and shoulders after the shower for a similar effect, but the Beekman body sprays are my go-to. Shop more spray body lotions and read up on dermatologist tips for moisturizing your chest.
Top Body Mists to Try
- Pacifica Beauty Body Spray — A body spray that not only moisturizes, but also calms. This moisturizing body spray for all skin types includes calming magnesium, making it great for before bedtime. It's soothing and has a light scent.
- Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray — A derm-favorite moisturizing body spray. "My favorite drugstore brand of body spray is the Aquaphor Ointment Body Spray," Zalka said. "I like this because it is the Aquaphor Ointment that dermatologists know and love, but in a lighter spray that is easy to apply. Derms love it because it is fragrance-free and provides soothing relief for dry skin with no extras."
- Hanni Weightless Moisturizing Mist — A splurgeworthy, weightless moisturizing mist. This light mist that feels like water from Hanni is moisturizing without leaving a residue. It hydrates thanks to hyaluronic acid, glycerin and red algae extract.
- Aveeno Body Oil Mist — A body oil mist that won't break the bank. This affordable hypoallergenic one from Aveeno is ideal for sensitive skin, featuring oat and jojoba oil. It has a light scent.
- Flamingo Spray Lotion — A spray lotion for all skin types. This light spray body lotion from Flamingo has notes of vetiver and bergamot, giving it a nice scent. It employs squalane for hydration, white willow bark for exfoliation and apple extract for a glow.
- Glossier Body Oil Spray — A spray body oil for an extra glow. If you're more interested in the glow of a body oil but without the mess of application, try this spray-on version from Glossier. It has a dry-touch finish and an orange blossom neroli scent.
- Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Spray — An affordable option from a tried-and-true brand. This classic spray body lotion has a non-greasy finish. The Vaseline Cocoa Radiant Spray contains petroleum jelly to lock in moisture and cocoa butter for radiance.
- Skincare Junkie Face and Body Mist — A double-duty face and body mist. This easy spray from Skincare Junkie hits two birds with one stone, with moisture for the face and body. It contains the buzzy ingredient hypochlorous acid, which helps with breakouts.
- bdy. Brightening Body Spray — A brightening body spray. This spray from bdy. employs niacinamide and tranexamic acid to brighten your chest area, making it ideal for those with sun spots. It has a non-greasy feel and makes your skin glow.
- Knours Facial Mist — A facial mist you can spray on your body. This moisturizing facial spray from Knours moisturizes with jojoba oil and soothes with aloe vera.
- Onyx Professional Hydrating Mist — A mist that adds some shimmer. If you're headed out and want to do double duty with some spray shimmer, try this hydrating mist from Onyx Professional that sparkles. It has a sandalwood vanilla scent and employs squalane and blue tansy for skincare.
Dermatologist Tips for Chest Moisturizing
Dermatologists say you shouldn’t skip moisturizing your chest. If you can incorporate moisturizing your chest into your beauty routine, it’s worth it, according to Dr. Alicia Zalka, a Connecticut-based board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Surface Deep. "The chest is a delicate skin area with a somewhat lower density of oil glands present," Zalka told HuffPost. "This means your body’s own production of moisturizing elements like ceramides can be relatively depleted compared to the face."
So, what ingredients should you look for in a body spray to moisturize your chest? "Any of the skin care ingredients you would use on the face can also benefit the chest skin," Zalka said. "One notable exception is retinol. While in low concentrations, it could be a beneficial constituent to a skin care regimen for the chest, for some, it may not be as well-tolerated as it would be for the skin on the face."
While everyone knows to use skin and sun care for the face, the chest is often overlooked. "The skin on the chest is exposed to the sunlight even when you feel as though you are fully dressed," Zalka said. "Think about it. You go outside with a blouse and jacket, but if that blouse is not buttoned up all the way to the top, outdoor sun exposure will happen even though in your mind you are completely covered up."
