From glossy oils to creams and everything in between, there are countless ways to hydrate your skin from the neck down. No matter what you choose, most of us have the same goals when choosing a body moisturizer: fight dryness, soften skin, and achieve a healthy, radiant complexion.
Below, we'll cover the benefits of body moisturizer, including the differences between body lotions and body oils and how to use them.
Body Moisturizer Benefits.
We moisturize our faces for the same reasons we moisturize our bodies: to moisturize dry skin, strengthen or repair the moisture barrier (which can prevent premature fine lines and other signs of aging), restore firmness and soften uneven, flaky skin .
Depending on the specific product, some formulas can also heal body acne and lighten dark spots. (Note: If you have brain acne, use our Back-Up Plan Acne Control Body Spray to treat acne. It contains 2% salicylic acid, witch hazel, and tea tree oil to fight bacteria and clear up acne.)
Types of body moisturizers. When it comes to body moisturizers, most products come in two formulas: lotion and oil. Benefits of body lotion. While every formula is unique, most body lotions, butters, and creams contain a mixture of oil and water.
This makes them capable of treating both dry and dehydrated skin (dry skin needs oil, while dehydrated skin lacks water), which is a huge plus if you're not sure what you're dealing with. Since water is absorbed quickly, the lotion quickly moisturizes the skin's surface and penetrates into the lower layers of the skin.
Some of the best ingredients in body lotion include squalane, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera leaf juice, lactic acid, and cocoa butter.
If you want a lotion that does more than just moisturize, look for one that also contains active ingredients like vitamin C or retinol. Our Retinol Body Lotion not only moisturizes skin, but also helps tighten sagging skin and reduce wrinkles.
Retinol-based lotions are also great for treating body acne and treating hyperpigmentation. Benefits of body oil. Unlike lotions, body oils don't contain water. While water can penetrate pores quickly, larger oil molecules take longer to be absorbed.
This means they are the best choice for locking in moisture in the skin’s outermost barrier. Aesthetically speaking, essential oils also have a radiant effect that can instantly restore the glow to dull, lackluster skin. Although available year-round, they are even more appetizing during the warmer summer months.
Just because oils have a higher viscosity doesn't mean they have to feel that way. Look for products that contain drying oils – Drying oils are also known as oils that absorb quickly and leave no residue.
The sunflower oil in our Stay Soft Body Oil is a drying oil, which means this moisturizer is absorbed instantly, so you don't have to worry about stains or grease when dressing. Some other skin-loving ingredients to look for in body oils include avocado, almond, marula oil, and jojoba oil.
Body Lotion VS Body Oil.
Depending on the specific product, some formulas can also heal body acne and lighten dark spots. (Note: If you have brain acne, use our Back-Up Plan Acne Control Body Spray to treat acne. It contains 2% salicylic acid, witch hazel, and tea tree oil to fight bacteria and clear up acne.)
Types of body moisturizers. When it comes to body moisturizers, most products come in two formulas: lotion and oil. Benefits of body lotion. While every formula is unique, most body lotions, butters, and creams contain a mixture of oil and water.
This makes them capable of treating both dry and dehydrated skin (dry skin needs oil, while dehydrated skin lacks water), which is a huge plus if you're not sure what you're dealing with. Since water is absorbed quickly, the lotion quickly moisturizes the skin's surface and penetrates into the lower layers of the skin.
Some of the best ingredients in body lotion include squalane, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera leaf juice, lactic acid, and cocoa butter.
If you want a lotion that does more than just moisturize, look for one that also contains active ingredients like vitamin C or retinol. Our Retinol Body Lotion not only moisturizes skin, but also helps tighten sagging skin and reduce wrinkles.
Retinol-based lotions are also great for treating body acne and treating hyperpigmentation. Benefits of body oil. Unlike lotions, body oils don't contain water. While water can penetrate pores quickly, larger oil molecules take longer to be absorbed.
This means they are the best choice for locking in moisture in the skin’s outermost barrier. Aesthetically speaking, essential oils also have a radiant effect that can instantly restore the glow to dull, lackluster skin. Although available year-round, they are even more appetizing during the warmer summer months.
Just because oils have a higher viscosity doesn't mean they have to feel that way. Look for products that contain drying oils – Drying oils are also known as oils that absorb quickly and leave no residue.
The sunflower oil in our Stay Soft Body Oil is a drying oil, which means this moisturizer is absorbed instantly, so you don't have to worry about stains or grease when dressing. Some other skin-loving ingredients to look for in body oils include avocado, almond, marula oil, and jojoba oil.
Body Lotion VS Body Oil.
Because moisturizer does more than just hydrate dry skin, every skin type can benefit from incorporating it into your routine (not just dry skin). Choosing between body lotion and oil depends primarily on texture preference and your personal skin goals.
Focus on matte, allowing you to enjoy the instant shine of oil. If you are dehydrated, you may prefer a lotion that is a mixture of oil and water. You can even apply both layers together if you're extremely dry or notice signs of aging. If so, follow the "thinnest to thickest" rule: lotion first, then oil.
How and when to use body moisturizer?
Focus on matte, allowing you to enjoy the instant shine of oil. If you are dehydrated, you may prefer a lotion that is a mixture of oil and water. You can even apply both layers together if you're extremely dry or notice signs of aging. If so, follow the "thinnest to thickest" rule: lotion first, then oil.
How and when to use body moisturizer?
Body moisturizers, like face creams, can be used as part of your morning and/or evening routine 365 days a year (not just in the winter). We highly recommend applying to freshly cleansed and slightly damp skin, such as after showering or bathing.
Moisturizer should be the last step in your daily routine, unless you're using it during the day. In this case, you should always apply sunscreen. This is especially important if you use a formula that contains active ingredients like retinol.
Apply generously to legs, shoulders, chest, elbows, hips, etc. (anywhere from the neck down) by squeezing or spraying. Massage slowly into skin for an extremely soothing experience.
Moisturizer should be the last step in your daily routine, unless you're using it during the day. In this case, you should always apply sunscreen. This is especially important if you use a formula that contains active ingredients like retinol.
Apply generously to legs, shoulders, chest, elbows, hips, etc. (anywhere from the neck down) by squeezing or spraying. Massage slowly into skin for an extremely soothing experience.
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