Dreaming of deeply hydrated skin and a healthy glow? It’s closer than you think with the right body butter.
Ultra-rich and luxurious, body butter is perfect for soothing extra dry areas like elbows and knees, or simply indulging in intense hydration.
Ready to take your skin’s moisture up a notch? Here’s the scoop on how to use body butter.
What is Body Butter?
Body butter isn’t your average moisturizer. It works beneath the service to deliver intense hydration. Thicker than body cream, it’s often packaged in a jar for easy scooping.
Body butter is also known to nourish and rejuvenate dry skin––whether that’s all over or only on problem patches, such as elbows and knees. Rich body butter is your body care bestie especially during cooler months. Our body butter uses ingredients like bacuri butter, prebiotic hibiscus, and Brazilian Soothing Complex to lock in moisture up to 24 hours.*
What Do You Use Body Butter For?
If you’re new to this side of body care, you may be wondering: What are body butters used for? Let us break it down for you.
Soothing Dry Or Irritated Skin
If you have dry skin prone to cracking, the intense moisture from a body butter will help keep you soft and smooth. It’s also a go-to moisturizer for skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, or more minor irritations.
Protecting Your Skin
Body butter forms a barrier on your skin to help retain moisture. It also protects against environmental stressors that cause chapped skin, like wind or cold air.
How Do You Use Body Butter?
Body butter beginner? Here’s how to use body butter cream for your softest, smoothest skin yet.
First, start with clean skin. Apply body butter right after a shower or bath to help lock in moisture. Then use your fingers to scoop a generous amount and rub it between your hands so it warms up. Doing this makes it easier to apply, while also adding to the luxurious experience.
Then, use circular motions to massage all over your body, concentrating on areas where skin feels most dry, like elbows and knees. Allow time for the nourishing benefits to soak in before getting dressed.
When Do You Use Body Butter?
So, exactly when do you put on body butter? You’ll seal in the most moisture when you apply body butter while your skin is still slightly damp post-shower.
You can also add it to your wind down routine at night, which is another good time to lock in moisture. Because you typically move less while sleeping, it’s more likely to soak in. It’s also so nice to wake up with super-soft skin.
How Often to Apply Body Butter
There are few optimal times for when to use body butter. In the fall and winter, try making it part of your daily post-shower routine. We also suggest applying it each night and then during the day, focusing only on places where you’re extra dry.
And don’t forget to pay special attention to the backs of your hands and cuticles. Dry cuticles can hurt (ouch!) and the backs of your hands are less age-resilient than the rest of your body.
Body Butter FAQs
For lingering questions about how to use a body butter, we’ve got answers. Dive in for all the details.
Can you use body butter on your face?
Body butter is intended only for your body and isn’t tested for the skin on your face. Its rich consistency can also clog your pores and lead to blemishes.
Do you put body butter on in the shower?
It’s best to apply body butter after showering and towel-drying your skin. Your skin should still be slightly damp and able to absorb the moisture. You can also apply it to wet skin while still in the shower, but it will take longer to dry.
How should I store my body butter?
To keep your body butter fresh, store it in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and humidity—like a pantry or cabinet. If it melts, you can refrigerate it until it hardens.
In just a few minutes, you’ve gone from wondering how I use body butter? to being well on your way to your most hydrated skin. Trust us, your skin will thank you.
