Body Butter vs. Body Lotion

Body Butter

Body butter is rich, fluffy, and oh-so buttery goodness whipped light and airy to provide your body loving nourishment and silky smooth skin! Body butters generally consist of naturally derived butters that are vitamin-, mineral-, and fatty acid-rich.

The butters are paired with moisturizing oils like sweet almond, coconut, olive, and jojoba oil. Then the body butter is infused with an aromatic essential oil blend. Don't think of the essential oil as just a pretty scent. It has numerous therapeutic benefits depending on the essential oils used. 

Body Lotion

Body lotion is a creamy emollient to soothe and soften dry skin. Lotions are a combination of oil-in-water, which is a lighter product. Other lotions are water-in-oil, which is a heavier product. 

The water in lotion allows your skin to drink it in for immediate moisture. You know first-hand, this moisture is short-lived. It doesn't last all day. 

How do these two products stack up against each other?

Body butter is more moisturizing than lotion because it isn't made with water. Due to the lack of water in body butters, preservatives are not necessary. 

Lotion is usually a combination of oil and water. To combat the potential of bacteria build-up, lotions usually have preservatives. Unfortunately, most preservatives are not natural. 

Because body butters are predominantly oils and butters, it creates a protective barrier over skin retaining skin's moisture for a long period of time. For those who don't like oil-based moisturizers, oil-free lotions are available. 

Now go forth and get your super-soft skin on!