Body butter is a skin moisturizer that is thicker than body lotions and moisturizers, and is typically made with shea butter, coconut oil, and/or other vegetable-based oils and butters. It is known to be more effective at nourishing and rejuvenating dry skin, whether used all over or only on problem patches, such as elbows and knees. Body butters can be any texture, from whipped to practically solid, as long as they’re at least semi-solid and pure fat. They are extra effective at treating dry skin and problem areas, and can be used all over the body or on specific problem areas.
Some common ingredients found in body butters include shea butter, cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, and essential oils. Shea butter and organic coconut oil are two of the main ingredients in the I LOVE collection of body butters. Homemade body butters can be made with healthy oils and no water, which means they require no preservatives to keep them from spoiling on the shelf.
Positive aspects of body butter include its ability to nourish and moisturize the skin, soften and supple dry skin, and its effectiveness at treating dry skin and problem areas. Homemade body butters made with natural ingredients can be free of chemicals and preservatives.
Negative aspects of body butter include the fact that it can be greasy and oily, especially if too much is used at once. Body butter can also stain clothes if not absorbed properly.
In summary, body butter is a skin moisturizer that is thicker than body lotions and moisturizers, and is typically made with shea butter, coconut oil, and/or other vegetable-based oils and butters. It is known to be more effective at nourishing and rejuvenating dry skin, and can be used all over the body or on specific problem areas. Homemade body butters made with natural ingredients can be free of chemicals and preservatives. However, body butter can be greasy and oily, and can stain clothes if not absorbed properly.
