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- Body oils can provide hours and hours of soft, nourished skin that feels like you just left a fancy spa treatment.
- But not all are the same - some can sit on top of your skin as opposed to absorbing in, others can feel too oily.
- But we've done all the research to bring you our favorite picks. If you're looking for smooth, supple skin that doesn't feel oily to the touch, then the Fresh Life Body Oil is the bottle you want to reach for.
While it's normal to associate dry skin with the winter, those with truly chapped skin know it can happen 365 days a year.
And if you're someone who seems to be constantly slathering on body lotions, you're probably wondering if there's a better way to soothe your scaly skin. Instead of constantly replenishing your lotion supply you might want to consider another hydrator - a body oil.
Body oils are clutch for folks whose chapped skin is a serious problem year-round because of the way they moisturize. Instead of thick creams that just tend to sit on top of the skin, oils penetrate and absorb easily because they're nice and light. A lot of oils also have the added benefit of mimicking your body's barrier layer, helping your skin to protect itself from dehydration more naturally. And that's all without having to wait around for it to soak in - something anyone who has ever coated their limbs in thick lotion while it's warm out can tell you is a very unpleasant experience.
My favorite way to use a body oil is immediately after a shower - before I even step out of it. I turn off the shower, tap the excess water into my skin, and then reach for my favorite oil. I'll then massage it into my skin, starting from my neck and working my way down, until I'm totally coated in the stuff. The steam and my still-moist skin help the oils absorb better, which means I leave the shower feeling moisturized and not uber-slick.
This technique also has the added benefit of cutting my morning routine down. Since my moisturizing is happening in the shower, I don't have to deal with rubbing myself down after I'm toweled-off. And if you're not ready to fully part with your lotions, you can always spike your favorite creams with a few drops of oil to amp up the moisturizing properties. The oil will ensure your skin stays more hydrated for longer, which is a bonus no matter what month of the year it is.
Ready to start oiling yourself up for maximum hydration? I've rounded up the best body oils you can buy. They're perfect for anyone - whether you're looking for an alternative to your lotion, hoping for a little extra hydration, or just searching for a more sensory experience when it comes to your moisturizer. Get ready to oil yourself up.
Here are the best body oils you can buy in 2019:
- Best body oil overall: Fresh Life Body Oil
- Best all-natural body oil: Jao Goe Oil
- Best body oil that's not oily: Herbivore Jasmine Glowing Hydrating Oil
- Best luxury body oil: Kypris Body Elixir Inflorescence
- Best budget body oil: Burt's Bees Body Oil
Updated on 05/10/2019 by Jada Wong: Updated links, formatting, prices, and replaced best overall pick with Fresh Sugar Ultra-Nourishing Body Oil because original was out of stock.
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