Natural body butters & moisturisers
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Natural body butter made with shea and cocoa butter, alongside lighter body lotions and solid moisturiser bars for every skin type.Natural body butter made with shea and cocoa butter, alongside lighter body lotions and solid moisturiser bars for every skin type. A natural body lotion absorbs best on damp skin straight after a shower. Choose a butter for dry skin and a lotion for every day.
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What makes a good natural body butter
A natural body butter is a rich, thick moisturiser made mostly from plant butters and oils, so it suits dry skin and cold weather. Many shop-bought moisturisers rely on mineral oil and fillers, with plant butters far down the list. Look for shea butter or cocoa butter as the first ingredients. Kutis Skincare makes small body butter pots in lavender and geranium and rose and sandalwood, and Bouclé, Flawless and Ubiety add body butters in botanical scents.
Body butter or body lotion
Body butter is thicker and richer, and works best on dry areas such as elbows, knees and shins, or all over at night. A natural body lotion is lighter, absorbs faster and suits daily use after a shower. A natural body moisturiser in between, often called a body cream, gives a balance of both. Shea butter body lotion is a good everyday choice for skin that feels tight but not very dry. Faith in Nature and Ubiety make body lotions to go with their body washes. Vegan body lotion and lightly scented options suit anyone who reacts to lanolin or strong fragrance, so check the ingredient list before you buy.
Solid moisturiser bars and vegan options
Solid moisturiser bars melt slightly on warm skin and come without a plastic bottle, which makes them good for travel. trii makes hand and body moisturiser bars in lavender and peppermint, and gift sets that pair them with other body care. Vegan body butter replaces beeswax and lanolin with plant waxes and oils. Vegan Body Lotion and Organic Body Lotion narrow the range, and Refillable Body Lotion gathers the refill options.
How to get the most from your moisturiser
Apply body butter or lotion within a few minutes of showering, while skin is still slightly damp, which helps lock in moisture. Warm a little body butter between your palms before spreading. In winter, a richer butter at night and a lighter lotion in the morning is a simple routine that suits most skin. Exfoliate once a week with Body Scrubs so moisturiser absorbs evenly, and try Body Oils for a lighter glow on legs and arms.
Common questions
What is the difference between body butter and body lotion?
Body butter is thicker and made mostly from plant butters and oils, so it suits dry skin. Body lotion contains more water, feels lighter and absorbs faster, which makes it better for daily use.
How do I use body butter?
Warm a small amount between your palms and massage it into skin straight after a shower, while skin is still slightly damp. Focus on dry areas such as elbows, knees and shins.
Is shea butter good for dry skin?
Yes. Shea butter is rich in fatty acids that soften and moisturise skin, which is why it is a common base for body butters and creams for dry skin.
How long does natural body butter last once opened?
Most natural body butters last 6 to 12 months once opened. Check the open-jar symbol on the pack, keep the lid closed and use clean, dry hands to scoop it out.
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