Body Butter vs. Body Oil: Which One Does Your Skin Need?
A Simple Approach to Caring for Your Body Skin
If body oil has ever felt too heavy, sat on top of your skin or left you wondering how much you're supposed to use, start here.
Dry skin. Two textures. Which one does your skin actually need?
If your legs look ashy by noon, your skin feels tight after a shower, or your usual moisturizer just doesn't feel like enough, the answer isn't always to use more product.
Sometimes you need a different kind of moisture.
Body Butter gives dry skin a richer moisture step. Body Oil gives you a lighter way to soften skin and can also be used after Butter to help seal in that moisturized feeling.
You can use either one by itself, or layer both when your skin needs more.
Body Butter
If your skin feels dry, tight or rough?
If you want lightweight softness
Body
Oil
Both
Skin needs more than one layer
Body Butter & Body Oil Don't Do The Same Job
Your body skincare routine doesn't have to look the same every day.
Body Butter
Hydrate
Body Oil
Seal
Texture
Main Benefit
Skin Feel
Best For
When to Apply
Use Alone?
Routine Order
Rich and creamy
Provides richer moisture
Soft, cushioned finish
Skin needing extra moisture
After bathing, preferably on slightly damp skin
Yes
Yes
After bathing or over Body Butter
Those who prefer lighter textures
Smooth, silky finish
Lightweight and silky
Softens skin and helps seal in moisture
Step 2: Seal
Step 1: Hydrate
Why slightly damp skin?
Don't wait until your skin is dry
It helps with skin dryness
When your skin is slightly wet after a bath or shower, it's like it's ready to "hold on" to moisture. Adding body oil right then helps lock that water in and helps keep skin from getting dry again.
Barrier Support
Body oil helps soften rough, dry skin, makes it feel smoother, and forms a thin barrier that helps prevent water loss. This can make your skin look healthier and feel more comfortable, especially if you have dry or normal body skin.