When the weather turns hot, the last thing you want to feel is a heavy and sticky layer of moisturizer coating your sweaty body. But you also don’t want to swear off the benefit of hydration altogether. Sure, lightweight lotions are typically the warm-weather standard for most, however, there may be an even more weightless hydrator out there — skin milk.Skin or body milks exist somewhere between your standard lightweight lotion and a watery toner or essence that you might use on your face. Keeping in line with the formulaic purpose of toners and essences, skin milks are also almost always packed with skin care ingredients that do more than just hydrate, but also trap in moisture long-term, while addressing common skin concerns like irregular texture, pigmentation and more. These milky formulas, especially when applied straight after the shower when your skin is still damp, have a reputation for rapid absorption and providing undetectable hydration that lasts just as long as your favorite body cream. People who have body acne or texture-prone skin also report that their skin milk of choice doesn’t clog pores and cause “bumps,” as some comedogenic body creams and lotions might.Shop some of the best skin milks money can buy in the list ahead. AmazonA melt-in-your-skin pistachio body toner Knock is a K-beauty brand that you may not have heard of, with a very limited range of serum mists, blending oils and the brand's magnum opus, the Melt In Body Toner. This silky body milk is meant to soften textured skin and deeply hydrate without any sticky residue to speak of. Available in four scents, including a zesty citrus and an unscented option, the Melt In is bursting with barrier-repairing ceramides, nourishing squalane and peptides — a tried and true ingredient for plump, supple and hydrated skin. AmazonA ceramide-filled milky essence by Cyklar In the world of skin milks, this unscented milky essence by Cyklar is possibly the best known and features a very thoughtful mix of ingredients to deliver intense moisture and supple, soft skin. At the top of the list is a high-purity blend of ceramides to keep skin barrier function at its peak, along with skin conditioners like polyglutamic acid and urea that boost elasticity, draw in moisture and keep it there. "It absorbs, hydrates, and feels like it disappears within minutes while leaving the skin in much better condition," one Amazon shopper said of this indulgent skin milk. iHerbA Japanese-favorite milky lotion essence Hadolabo is a Japanese beauty brand that, in my opinion, doesn't nearly get the credit it deserves. The makers behind one of the best hyaluronic acids in my bathroom cabinet to date, it's no surprise that the brand should have a milky lotion essence that, due to its reasonable price point and generously sized bottle, you could apply to your body as well as your face. The Gokujyun Milk features several different humectants for optimal hydration as well as fermented filtrates, which can brighten the skin, improve skin texture and moisturize. SephoraThe Laneige Cream Skin Milk Toner with peptidesLaneige's beloved Cream Skin Milk Toner is marketed mostly as a moisture-boosting and skin-plumping product for the face, however plenty of Cream Skin users also apply this nourishing Korean toner to the body and it now comes in a jumbo 10.8-ounce container with a pump that's perfect for all-over purposes. The milky solution contains the standard fare for healthy, plump and more youthful-looking skin — ceramides and peptides — as well as white leaf tea, an ingredient filled with amino acids to moisturize and soothe the skin. NordstromA weightless body milk infused with sweet rose oil The By Rosie Jane Everyday Body Milk promises to combine the skin-tightening properties of a toner with the hydration of a traditional moisturizer that's gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. Available in either a sweet rose white musk scent or sweet vanilla, this body milk uses turmeric root to neutralize redness on areas like the backs of arms, sunflower oil for deep hydration and aloe vera to calm irritation or soothe post-sun exposure. AmazonAn exfoliating body milk for smooth skin As a keratosis pilaris (KP) sufferer, I rely heavily on both physical and chemical exfoliators to give me the soft and even skin I know I deserve. Already a fan of Saltair's body products, I was eager to try this exfoliating body milk, which I've been using for the past month or so and I've been really enjoying — even more than some pricier acid-containing body serums I've tried. This skin-smoothing formula uses a gentle blend of 10% glycolic acid, 2% salicylic acid, fruit enzymes and urea to slough away dead skin cell buildup and flakiness, while glycerin and hyaluronic acid draw moisture into the skin and keep it there. SephoraFenty Beauty's silky body milk with shea, mango and coconut Fenty Beauty's Butta Drop Body Milk is probably the closest thing to a more conventional body lotion out of anything else on this list, though it's still much thinner than a body lotion, according to shoppers who have tried it. Freshly scented with notes of bergamont, jasmine and white orchid, this body milk contains some well-loved skin conditioners and softeners like shea, mango and cocoa butters, cherry extract and vitamin E to defend skin against premature skin aging. Marie VeroniqueA body barrier milky emulsion with probioticsDescribed as an "oil-cream hybrid," the Marie Veronique Body Barrier Emulsion is a breathable layer of luxurious hydration that some reviewers claim has changed their skin. It boosts the skin's own lipid barrier by using a specific probiotic that promotes ceramides in the skin. The Barrier Emulsion has gentle exfoliants and powerful humectants to hydrate the skin, as well as soothing calendula safflower oil.The original version of this story was published on HuffPost at an earlier date.Trending In ShoppingMore In Shopping