The Best Oils and Butters for Dry Desert Skin

Best Body Oils for Skin That Feels Nourished

Here in Arizona, the air is dry almost all year. Dry air pulls water right out of your skin. Over the years, our family has learned which oils and butters really help. Here they are.

Shea Butter

Our number one. Shea butter helps skin hold on to moisture. It's in every bar of soap we make, plus our body butter and lotion bars.

Mango Butter

A little lighter than shea, mango butter soaks in nicely. It's in our Soothing Aloe Hand & Body Butter.

Cocoa Butter

Rich and smooth, with a light chocolate smell. We use raw organic cocoa butter in our Bath Truffles.

Coconut Milk

Not an oil, but it's in every bar of soap we make. It gives a rich, creamy lather.

Castor Oil

A thick oil that's great for hair. It's in our NUTRIENT FOCUS Shampoo Bar.

Aloe Vera

Cool and soothing, especially after too much sun. It's in our body butter and conditioner bar.

Desert Skin Tips

  • Moisturize right after every shower.
  • Use warm water, not hot.
  • Keep a lotion bar in your car or purse. Our Shea Butter Lotion Bar is solid, so it won't spill.
  • Run a humidifier at night.
  • Drink lots of water, especially in summer.

Our Tip

Don't forget your lips! They dry out fast in the desert. Our Overnight Lip Mask helps while you sleep.

A little about us: I'm Gracie, a third-generation soap maker. My grandmother started our family's soap making, and I'm proud to carry it on. We're a small, faith-centered family business in Waddell, Arizona, and we make everything by hand in small batches.

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