Body Oil or Body Butter: What's Best for Dry Skin?
Body oils are popular right now. So are body butters. If your skin is dry, which one should you reach for? Here's an honest comparison.
Body Oil
- Thin and silky.
- Spreads easily.
- Can leave a shiny, glowy finish.
- Can feel slippery or stain clothes if you use too much.
Body Butter
- Thick and rich.
- Made mostly from plant butters.
- Gives long-lasting moisture.
- Great for very dry skin and dry climates.
What We Make
We don't make a body oil right now. We focus on butters, because they work so well in our dry Arizona air.
- Soothing Aloe Hand & Body Butter: made with aloe vera, mango butter and shea butter. It's rich but soaks in without feeling greasy.
- Shea Butter Lotion Bar: a solid bar that melts against your skin. Perfect for elbows, knees and heels.
How to Get the Most From Any Moisturizer
- Shower in warm, not hot, water.
- Pat dry, leaving your skin a little damp.
- Put on your moisturizer right away.
- Use extra on dry spots.
Can You Use Both?
Yes! Some people put on body butter first, then a few drops of oil on top for extra glow. Do what feels good on your skin.
Our Tip
Start with a gentle soap. Every bar we make has shea butter, coconut milk and kaolin clay, so your skin isn't stripped before you moisturize.
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.
