Mustela Nourishing Body Lotion with Cold Cream is a daily baby body lotion made for newborns and children with dry skin. It forms a gentle, protective barrier while delivering immediate and long-lasting hydration, helping to restore softness to skin that feels tight, rough or uncomfortable. It's a good everyday option if you're looking for a nourishing lotion to smooth on after bath time or whenever your little one's skin needs a moisture boost.
Part of Mustela's Nourishing range, this lotion pairs Cold Cream and ceramides with a patented complex of Avocado Perseose® to nourish the deeper layers of the skin and support its natural protective barrier. It absorbs effortlessly without a greasy residue, leaving skin soft, smooth and comfortable, and is delicately scented with Mustela's signature fragrance. It's especially suited to seasonal dryness, rough patches and tight-feeling skin — the kind that shows up in dry Highveld winters or after exposure to hard water and cold weather.
Why the Nourishing range suits dry skin
Where Mustela's everyday Gentle range is built around normal baby skin, the Nourishing range is the dry-skin pathway. It leans on richer lipid support — Cold Cream, ceramides and vegetable oils — for a more nourishing sensory profile and finish, without being heavy or occlusive on the skin.
Key Ingredients
| Avocado Perseose® |
What it does: A patented natural ingredient that helps protect and hydrate delicate skin. Why it works: It supports the skin's own moisture and barrier, so skin stays comfortable through the day. |
| Ceramides & Cold Cream |
What it does: Deeply nourish the skin and help maintain its natural protective barrier. Why it works: Cold Cream and ceramides add the lipids dry skin tends to lack, helping restore softness. |
| Beeswax (Cera Alba) |
What it does: Nourishes and helps protect baby's skin. Why it works: It contributes to the lotion's rich, comforting finish. |
| Vegetable oils |
What it does: Coconut oil and sunflower seed oil nourish the skin. Why it works: Together they support the 96% ingredients-of-natural-origin formula (per the ISO 16128 standard). |
Benefits
Manufacturer-reported results from the Nourishing lotion with Cold Cream:
✔ 98% say it reduces dryness from the first use
✔ 100% say it nourishes the skin
✔ Immediate and long-lasting hydration from the very first application
✔ Leaves skin soft, smooth and comfortable without a greasy residue
How to Use
- Dispense a small amount of lotion into your hands.
- Gently massage it onto baby's body.
Use daily after bath time, or anytime skin feels dry or tight.
Thoughtful packaging
The lotion comes in a tube with a practical flip-top cap for quick, one-handed application during busy moments. The tube is made with 37% recycled plastic and the formula is biodegradable, reflecting Mustela's more eco-conscious approach.
Best For
The Mustela Nourishing Body Lotion with Cold Cream is a great option for parents who:
- Have a baby or child with dry skin, rough patches or tight-feeling skin
- Want a daily leave-on lotion that absorbs quickly without feeling greasy
- Are looking for extra nourishment during colder, drier months
- Prefer a formula suitable from birth, including newborns out of the NICU
It may not be the best fit if you prefer a completely fragrance-free lotion, as this one is delicately scented.
Good to know
Specially formulated to minimise the risk of allergic reactions, and tested under dermatological and paediatric control. Free from parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol and 1,700+ EU-banned ingredients. If your baby's skin is broken, infected or persistently inflamed, speak to a healthcare professional.