What’s the Right Body Care Product For Your Skincare Routine?

There are so many skin moisturizers out there that choosing the right one for your skin type and skincare routine can be overwhelming. To help you choose the best body care product for your skin, we’ve put together a brief guide to show the similarities and differences of these types of body moisturizers.

First things first, do you actually need a body moisturizer in your skincare collection?

Simply put, the answer is yes, you do need one in your life.

Why use a body moisturizer?

There are a few reasons, but the first is that regularly moisturizing your skin can help prevent skin concerns like dry skin and oily skin. The University of Tennessee says, “moisturizing everyday can reduce the chance of developing extreme dryness or oiliness. Both extremes are harmful for skin.”

They even go on to say that it can “camouflage” other skin concerns like blemishes and uneven skin tones.

It’s also key to achieving your skin goals. Skinscouts credits moisturizing for achieving things like:

Reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Reducing breakouts for clear skin
Getting soft and smooth skin
Getting glowing skin

How often should you moisturize your body?

We recommend moisturizing every day and after showering. Environmental factors like dry air, harsh winds, ACs, and heaters can remove moisture from your skin. By applying a moisturizer dailly you add a protective barrier that helps to prevent or slow your skins’ moisture loss.

Body Butter vs. Body Lotion vs. Body Oil: Let’s get to know what sets these skincare products apart.

Body butters are:

Denser than both body lotions and body oils.

The best moisturizer for locking moisture in your skin for long periods of time because of its rich consistency.

Recommended for all skin types, but particularly for people who have dry skin.

Great for areas of the skin prone to drying and cracking (like your feet, heels, elbows, knees, and hands).

Our body butters are formulated not only to nourish skin but also to heal your skin. Most are suitable for face care and body care routines, you can see all of our body butter options here. Our most popular body butters include our Vanilla Body Butter, Mark & Scar Therapy and Satsuma Body Butter.

Body lotions are:

Easily and quickly absorbed into your skin.

Milky-looking and lighter than both body oils and body butters as lotions have higher water content.

Suitable for all skin types.

Generally non-greasy and non-oily after use.

While we don’t offer body lotions, we do encourage you to look for all-natural and organic options if you choose to add body lotions to your skincare routine. Natural and organic skincare is safer and kinder for your skin. You can learn more about why here.

Body oils are:

Usually a combination of essential oils and skincare oils that are packed with nutrients.

A similar texture to the natural oils produced by your body, making it easy for your skin to absorb them.

Often enriched with nutrients that help promote cell renewal and repair.

Multi-purpose, as many formulas can be used on your face, body, and hair and are suitable for all skin types.

Best used after showering to lock in moisture.

If you’re looking to add a body oil to your routine, we recommend our formulas designed for all skin types, you can see them here. Our most popular body oils are our Mango Papaya Body Oil and Satsuma Body Oil.

In the end, each of these body care products moisturize in their own unique way. The best way to decide between them is your personal preference for product textures, usability and your unique skin needs.