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Body Lotion vs. Body Butter: Which One Do You Need?

People ask me all the time: what's the difference between lotion and body butter? Here's the simple answer.

Body Lotion

  • Light and thin.
  • Mostly water, plus oils.
  • Soaks in fast.
  • Good for normal skin and hot, humid days.

Body Butter

  • Thick and rich.
  • Made mostly from plant butters.
  • Gives longer-lasting moisture.
  • Great for dry skin and dry climates like ours in Arizona.

Which One Should You Use?

Choose lotion if you have normal skin and want something light.

Choose body butter if your skin is dry, rough or itchy, or if you live somewhere dry.

You can also use both: lotion in the morning and body butter at night.

Our Favorites

Our Soothing Aloe Hand & Body Butter is a nice in-between. It's made with aloe vera, mango butter and shea butter. It feels rich, but it soaks in without feeling greasy. It comes in lots of scents, plus a glass jar version.

For your driest spots, try our Shea Butter Lotion Bar. It's solid and melts right onto your skin.

Our Tip

Whatever you choose, put it on while your skin is still a little damp after your shower. That helps lock in the moisture.

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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