Of all the nourishing products that do wonders for moisturizing your skin, don’t fall asleep on the power of body oil. Although body oils are great on their own, they are not meant to play the main role in your body routine. Think of body oil as the supporting character to the other nourishing lotions, body washes, and thiccc butters in your regimen, all working towards one goal: providing moisture. With just a few drops, the body oils deliver “deep moisture to dry, dehydrated skin,” Dr. Audrey Kinin tells ELLE.com, giving you a healthy, sun-kissed glow. And just like the LCO method for natural hair, where you use liquids and creams before sealing the deal with an oil, body oils work the same way by serving as an all-over product that keeps moisture locked in throughout the day. day.
Sure, baby oil qualifies in this category, but how about a few more adult options? Here are the 20 best body oils to cure dryness all year long. In the wise words of RHOA’s Porsha Williams: bye-bye, Ash!
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better overall
Solutions NOW
Organic Jojoba Oil
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For lovers of almond aromas
L’Occitane
L’Occitane Almond Oil for Smooth Skin
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The best for sun protection
KEY SKIN
Isle Body Oil with SPF 30 and Squalane
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best multi-purpose oil
house 276
Dry Oil No. 8 Botaniques
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Best for the spa lover
Tatcha
Hinoki Moisturizing Body Oil
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Best for the beach bum
THAT IS
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil at Nordstrom, Size 5 oz
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The best for stress relief
chlorine
Elements of Comfort Body Oil
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Best for beauty Hypebeast
brighter
Body Hero Dry Touch Oil Mist
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The best for beginners
Necessary
The Body Oil – 100% Organic. 100% cold pressed.
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The best for the frequent traveler
Tom Ford
Soleil Blanc Body Oil Shimmering in Gold
eleven
Best for the Fragrance Fanatic
NEST New York
Madagascar Vanilla Perfume Oil
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The best for the florist
herbivore botanists
Jasmine Glowing Hydration Body Oil
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Best for the big spender
Francis Kurkdjian House
6.8 Ounce Baccarat Rouge 540 Sparkling Body Oil
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The best for stretch marks
bio oil
Skin care body oil for scars and stretch marks
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The best pharmacy option
neutrogena
light body oil
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best holy grail
Avon
Skin So Soft Bath Oil
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The best skin care ingredients
dermalogica
Phyto Replenish Body Oil
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Best for the scent collector
ellis brooklyn
MYTH Spectacular Perfumed Body Oil
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The ultimate luxury beauty option
Tata Harper Skin Care
Revitalizing body oil for skin care
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The best for nutrition
Kiehl’s since 1851
Nourishing Dry Body Oil
twenty-one
best value
Palmer’s
Cocoa Butter Moisturizing Body Oil with Vitamin E
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What are the best types of body oils to look for?
Dry oils are the best to buy because they absorb quickly into the skin without leaving a sticky, greasy residue. It’s important to look for light oils or “dry oil formulations that contain ingredients like marula and passion fruit oils,” says Dr. Audrey Kunin. Both oils are rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, so your skin will be well nourished.
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Are body oils moisturizing on their own?
“Absolutely,” adds Dr. Kunin. For maximum hydration, you can mix your oil with a body butter or lotion, but Dr. Kunin says a dry oil is enough to give your skin the hydration it needs. “A dry oil can penetrate the skin more deeply and offer faster hydration,” she says.
Board Certified Dermatologist, Author, and Founder of Dermadoctor Skincare, Dr. Audrey Kunin
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Nerisha Penrose is the Beauty Trade Editor at ELLE.com. Since she joined ELLE.com in 2017, she has interviewed countless skincare professionals and personally tested the latest and greatest makeup, skincare, and haircare products.
Nerisha Penrose
beauty trade editor
Nerisha is the Beauty Trade Editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty (and fashion and music).
