As a beginner to skin care, moisturizing is the easiest and vital step, but which moisturizers on the aisle are suitable for you. The moisturizing products that often appear on the market, such as body lotion, body cream, body butter and body oil, each with different characteristics, suitable for different skin conditions. How do you know which one is the best for you? So before you purchase your first moisturizer, take a glance on the features of those moisturizers.
- Body Lotion
Body lotion is lighter than a moisturizer or cream as it is a mixture of water and oil, its texture is not greasy. Since it is thinner, it can quickly absorb the skin. The emulsion will solidify due to the long storage time. It should be used up in a short time after opening, or stored in the refrigerator.
Best for: Non-dry skin
woman’s hand touching on the cream for applying
- Body Cream
Body moisturizer is also a mixture of water and oil, and its ratio is 1:1; therefore, its consistency will be thicker than that of a moisturizing lotion. Moisturizer contains a lot of oil, the texture is greasier, and it is more effective to keep the skin moisturizing.
Best for: Dry skin, or use in winter time
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- Body Butter
Unlike moisturizing lotions and moisturizers, moisturizing fruit oils are not hydrated and are extracted from different nuts or fruits such as Palm, Shea butter, Cocoa, Mango, etc., extracted from fats and minerals.
Best for: Normal skin
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- Body Oil
Body oil is not water containing, and most of it is directly from oil, and it is also extracted from botanicals. Body oil forms a protective layer on the outer skin to prevent moisture loss. In fact, some body oil not only has a moisturizing effect, but also helps to relieve nerves.
Best for: Dry skin
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