Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion
A lightweight body lotion designed to deliver all-day hydration and support the skin barrier after one application.
A strong everyday body lotion for people who want reliable hydration without a heavy or greasy body-cream feel.
Most body lotions at this price point use cheap humectants and heavy fragrances. This takes the same NMF philosophy The Ordinary applies to their face moisturizers and brings it to the body — with inulin as a genuinely functional prebiotic addition that most competing body lotions do not include.
Immediately after showering, while skin is still slightly damp, for best humectant absorption. Apply to the full body and allow to absorb before dressing.
People who want a no-nonsense, fast-absorbing body lotion they can apply daily without worrying about a sticky or greasy finish. Also great for people who follow a skincare-forward philosophy and want their body products to make as much sense as their face routine.
If you have very severe, cracked, or atopic dry skin — the lightweight format may not provide enough occlusion. Layering with a heavier body butter or oil over the top will bridge the gap.
Safe to continue — NMF and inulin are among the gentlest hydrating ingredients available. No actives to worry about.
- Applied after a quick body oil on especially dry areas for layered nourishment
- Daily use alongside the NMF + HA Scalp Serum for a full-body hydration approach
- Used generously on legs and arms immediately post-shower for consistent daily barrier support
Best For
- Dry body skin
- Daily body hydration
- Barrier support
- Lightweight body moisturizers
- Post-shower use
How to Use
Apply to clean body skin after showering or as needed. Use daily for best hydration results.
Key Ingredients
NMF components act as humectants — drawing water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the stratum corneum — and help maintain the skin's own water-binding capacity. When NMF levels are depleted (by over-cleansing, harsh actives, age, or environmental stress), the skin becomes dry, tight, flaky, and less resilient. Topical NMF replenishment restores this natural hydration reserve.
In skincare, inulin performs dual roles: as a prebiotic, it selectively nourishes beneficial skin microbiome bacteria, supporting a balanced and healthier scalp and skin environment. As a film-forming humectant, it draws moisture to the skin surface and creates a lightweight moisture-retention film that improves skin feel and reduces water loss throughout the day.
Draws moisture to the skin, helps maintain hydration, and reinforces the skin barrier.
At lower concentrations (2–5%): hydrates and softens skin. At higher concentrations (10–20%+): exfoliates and softens thickened, rough, or callused skin.
Attracts and retains moisture, soothes irritated skin, supports barrier repair, and improves skin texture and softness.
Full Ingredient List
About This Product
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Inulin Body Lotion extends the brand's NMF hydration system — amino acids, sodium PCA, urea, lactic acid, and related humectants — to a body format, with inulin as a standout addition. Inulin is a plant-derived prebiotic fibre (typically from chicory root) that supports the skin's microbiome by feeding beneficial skin bacteria, while also functioning as a film-forming humectant that improves skin feel and reduces TEWL. Together, the NMF complex and inulin create a lotion that delivers immediate hydration after application and a lasting soft, comfortable feel without heaviness. For a brand known for face products, this is a thoughtful formulation that takes its body lotion as seriously as its serums.