I think everyone's tastes in body creams and lotions is different.....one easy solution to some drying skin is to drink more water! Our bodies don't process as they did in younger days....drinking more water may very well help in replenishing ourselves from the inside out.

Another thought, have you had your blood tested for Type 2 diabetes? If it seems all of a sudden your skin has become dry and itchy more than normal, that is one of the signs of diabetes. Not trying to bring doom and gloom here, just remembering when my skin turned that way, I found out I was diabetic.

As far as body lotions go I really swear by the Oil of Olay lotions. I have body lotion and specific face creams too and they work wonders on me. (like anything could....oh please!! )