How to Use a Body Oil
The best way to get shoulder to toe glowing skin is by using a body oil. But how do you use a body oil to get the best benefits?
Body oil is an occlusive—it creates a hydrophobic barrier between your skin and the outside world, locking in moisture and preventing transepidermal moisture loss. Lotions can’t do this. But lotions and body oils are ideal together for deep hydration or relief from seriously dry, dull skin. Lotion first, then body oil is the rule.
Ideally, you’ll use you body oil as you get out of the shower on damp, warm skin before you towel dry. If you’ve missed this opportunity, you can add a few drops of body oil to your lotion and apply this mixture to dry skin for an instant glow.