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If you think using body oil will only leave you with greasy, oily skin, think again. Turns out oil is one powerhouse, moisturizing ingredient that our skin craves. Body oils are luxurious treatments for dry and lackluster skin, and when you’re choosing one it’s important to shop like you do for your food—that is, read the label. The first ingredient should be some kind of oil (like coconut, avocado, or jojoba, to name a few), followed by a short list of pronounceable additional ingredients. Body oil works best when it’s massaged into freshly washed skin that’s still slightly damp (see our list of tips below), so get in the habit of applying it right after a shower for maximum benefits.
3 Tips for Applying Body Oil
- Apply after showering. Rubbing it in when your skin is still damp will help the oil penetrate more deeply.
- Don’t use too much. When it comes to body oil, a little goes a long way! Start with a bit in the palm of your hand and work up from there. You can always add more, and the more often you use body oil, the better you’ll understand how much your skin needs.
- Choose the right scent. Because the ingredients are so concentrated, an added fragrance may linger. Consider unscented options if you’re extra sensitive.
Top Body Oil Brands
Stick with us when it comes to your skin and get to know these top body oil brands, all of them member favorites.
Nourish Organic
Nourish Organic was founded in 2003 with the belief that what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it. The products are always chemical-free and environmentally-friendly, so the whole family can enjoy them.
Acure
Acure makes it easy to avoid questionable ingredients by steering clear of sulfates, phthalates, and harsh chemicals. The brand’s creams, oils, lotions, and cleansers are infused with minerals and vitamins, too, to help you get glowing.
Aura Cacia
Aura Cacia is an essential oil and aromatherapy brand that was founded in 1982. Its pure oils are sustainably sourced and formulated in a state-of-the-art testing lab.
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Acure Moroccan Argan Oil
Often referred to as “liquid gold,” Moroccan argan oil is deeply moisturizing and rich in vitamin E, essential fatty acids, and protein. It’s a multitasking wonder oil that works anywhere you need hydration, from your arms and elbows to your hair.
Now Foods Liquid Coconut Oil
This versatile cosmetic oil absorbs easily and won’t clog pores. Odorless and non-greasy, it’s the perfect texture to slather on dry skin or serve as a carrier oil for your favorite essential oils.
Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil For Skin
Keep this 16-ounce bottle on hand to nourish your skin with fatty acids and lipids. The scent is simply divine!
Certified Organic Body Oil
Treat your skin to these certified organic body oils.
Aura Cacia Organic Castor Oil
This organic castor oil is brimming with fatty acids to help your skin stay moisturized. It’s made by cold-pressing leaves of the tropical castor plant, and is made without fragrance or synthetic ingredients.
Nutiva Organic Coconut Body Oil, Lavender
Here’s a nourishing formula that’s made from young coconuts that offer plenty of moisturizing fats to hydrate skin—and it’s totally grease-free.
Acure Radically Rejuvenating Rose Argan Oil
Argan oil is a real superfood for the skin. Acure’s formula is lightweight, absorbs easily, and soothes your senses while you moisturize thanks to a floral rose geranium blend.
Cruelty-Free Body Oil
Keep your skin care stash cruelty-free with these beautifying body oils.
Nourish Organic Replenishing Argan Oil
Nature’s own moisturizers like pomegranate and rose hip come together with essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins to help soften dry skin.
Desert Essence Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil, which has been a popular oil for ages, is pressed from plant seeds native to the American Southwest. Use it after shaving, or really any time you hop out of the shower.
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