Lotions Vs Oils vs Butters, which is the right moisturizer for you?
Well it all comes down to your skin type and what kind of hydration your skin craves.
Have you ever used a product that does absolutely nothing for your skin and you constantly need to reapply throughout the day?
Or perhaps your skin still feels dry and cracked even after you moisturize?
You’re probably using the wrong moisturizer, or layering your products in the wrong order.
Let’s learn more about the different types of moisturizers and when to use them to get the ultimate hydration for your skin.
BODY LOTIONS
Body lotions are made of an emulsified blend of 70-80% water and 10-25% oils.
The high water content makes lotions the perfect product to penetrate through the outer skin layers, absorbing the benefits of the oils used to hydrate, rejuvenate and soothe your skin.
Lotions work best when applied on damp skin immediately after a shower when your pores are still open and ready to receive all the hydrating goodness.
Benefits of Body Lotions
- Lotions are very lightweight and won’t clog your pores.
- They are best for dry skin as they are absorbed quickly into the skin.
- Lotions provide your skin with the perfect amount of hydration and based off the formulation can be suitable for different skin types too, making them extremely versatile.
Best for: Body lotions are best suited for normal and dry skin.
Product recommendation
Body Lotion
Naturally perfumed with essential oils of Lemongrass and Ylang Ylang, our body lotion will leave your skin soothed, softened and hydrated all day.
○ Vegan
○ Natural
○ Sulfate-free
○ Paraben-free
○ Made in Kenya
BODY OILS
Body oils are entirely composed of 100% oils.
They mainly include a blend of vitamins and oils made to nourish your skins protective barrier and prevent moisture loss.
Oils like almond, coconut, jojoba, and avocado oil have a similar structure to the natural lipids found in our skin so they are able to penetrate deep into the skin cells and tissue.
The best time to apply oils is right after a shower when your skin is slightly wet. This will lock in the maximum amount of moisture possible.
Additionally, you can also apply a body oil after you’ve applied your lotion to double up on the benefits of both.
Benefits of body oils
- Oils regulate sebum production.
- Oils work well in repairing your skin barrier
- They give you a natural glow without feeling extremely greasy.
Best for: Body oils are a lifesaver for dry and rough skin.
Product recommendation
Body Oil
Naturally perfumed with essential oils of Lemongrass and Ylang Ylang, our body oil will leave your skin nourished, softened and hydrated all day.
○ Vegan
○ Natural
○ Sulfate-free
○ Paraben-free
○ Made in Kenya
BODY BUTTERS
Body butters are composed of a mix of butters and oils.
The butters used in skincare are plant derived. Ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, almond butter, coconut butter, hemp butter are the most common ones used along with carrier oils like almond oil, castor oil, jojoba oil, etc.
Benefits of body butters
- Butters hydrate extremely dry skin (especially in the colder months)
- They smoothen out skin + stretch marks (Shea butter + Cocoa butter are the best for this)
- Butters provide longer lasting hydration due to its thick consistency
Best for: Body butters are good for normal skin but are perfect for extremely dry and parched skin.
Product recommendation
TROPIKANA Body Butter
Feel like chilling in the ever-lasting summer on the Kenyan coast? The kiss of the African sun on your skin? ☀️
Our sweet, lively & exotic Mango scented whipped Shea butter TROPIKANA is guaranteed to captivate your senses 🏝⠀
Ingredients: Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil
Layering Products
Now that you know about the different types of moisturizers and their benefits, feel free to experiment with what works for you.
The best part of having all this knowledge is that you can mix and match until you find the perfect combination for your skin.
This can differ depending on the time of year, environmental factors or just personal preference (If you have normal skin).
Still not sure about your skin type? Take our Skin Type quiz and find out before buying your next moisturizer
We hope this article has helped you learn about moisturizers! We’d love to know what kind you use below.
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