The pores and skin that covers your physique from the neck down makes up 91% of the floor space of your pores and skin, which absorbs a lot of what you placed on it. Whereas there are many facial merchandise I’d wish to get off the cabinets due to their questionable elements, switching to scrub physique merchandise is unquestionably the place to start out. It comes all the way down to math: in case you’re making an attempt to lower the variety of elements you’re exposing your self and your loved ones to, the simplest approach to do it’s by beginning with the merchandise that get used every day on the best floor space of pores and skin.

WHAT’S IN A BODY LOTION?

Right here are some things you must know:

• All lotions are product of oil and water (or a water soluble substance like aloe) held collectively by an emulsifier, one thing that retains the oil and the water blended. Similar to whenever you make a salad dressing, oil and water will separate with out an emulsifier; they want one thing to droop them, both as oil droplets within the water, or water droplets within the oil.  An emulsifier is often a lab-manufactured chemical. Some newer ones are plant-based and biodegradable, however many, together with one referred to as “emulsifying wax” are ethoxylated, a course of that makes use of the recognized carcinogen ethylene oxide and sheds some very unhealthy chemical compounds like 1,4-dioxane.
• Most lotions are about 65% water. As a result of there’s water within the product, it have to be preserved, as micro organism and mildew will develop in water over time with out preservation. Whereas preservatives in pure magnificence merchandise are enhancing (not many inexperienced manufacturers use parabens anymore), no preservative system is ideal, and a few are allergenic.
• Many lotions include “perfume”, which is an ingredient that may include lots of of elements, with out disclosing the specifics. Many perfume elements are allergenic, and a few include phthalates to stabilize the scent.

WHAT MAKES BODY OIL DIFFERENT FROM LOTIONS?

• Physique oils are product of oils alone, with out the water element.
• Physique oils don’t want emulsifiers.
• Physique oils don’t want preservatives. (However they need to include antioxidants, like vitamin E or rosemary extract, to stop rancidity and enhance shelf life.)
• Many pure physique oils are scented with pure important oils, reasonably than artificial fragrances.

WHY SWITCH TO NATURAL BODY OIL?

Why would you get out of the bathe, dry off all of the water out of your pores and skin, after which apply a product, full with emulsifiers and preservatives, that’s 65% water? Sounds absurd, doesn’t it?

Why not pay just for the wholesome, antioxidant-rich, anti-inflammatory, plant oils, and apply them to soaking wet pores and skin? You present the water, and use your very personal palms to rub a beautifully-crafted pure physique oil into moist pores and skin, creating the emulsion as you go? You’ll need to get used to strolling round bare for 3-4 minutes whereas it soaks in, however when you’ve made the change, you gained’t even give it some thought anymore. With a well-balanced physique oil, you’ll not really feel oily after it absorbs, and also you will really feel completely moisturized all day lengthy.

Whether or not you’re on a mission to scrub up your magnificence routine, an environmental advocate working to lower environmental toxins, a brand new mother who needs to cut back elements for herself and her child, or simply somebody who actually loves potions, this new behavior is for you. Attempt it for 2 weeks, and see in case you don’t grow to be a believer.

CAN I MAKE MY OWN BODY OIL?

In fact you may! If you wish to make your personal physique oil, right here’s a DIY pure physique oil recipe that can really feel nice in your pores and skin, sink in shortly, and go away you mushy and completely satisfied. You possibly can order most of those oils from Mountain Rose Herbs, and even discover a few of them at your native pure meals retailer.

In an 8 ounce bottle, mix:

• 4 ounces natural sunflower oil
• 2 ounces natural jojoba oil
• 1 ounce natural candy almond oil
• 1 teaspoon pure vitamin E oil
• Non-obligatory: 5-10 drops natural lavender important oil (or different skin-safe important oil of your alternative)

Apply to moist pores and skin, dance bare, and revel in!

BODY OIL FAQs:

What does physique oil do?

Physique oil, when utilized to moist pores and skin, seals in moisture and fortifies the protecting lipid layer of the pores and skin.

Is pure physique oil good on your pores and skin?

Physique oil is a good alternative for all pores and skin sorts. When utilized to moist pores and skin, it helps the pores and skin maintain moisture and retains the highest layer of pores and skin mushy and nourished.

Ought to I exploit physique oil or physique lotion?

Physique oil has fewer elements than lotion, and doesn’t require elements like emulsifiers and preservatives. As well as, you’re not paying for water, which is the principle ingredient in most lotions. 

Which pure physique oil is greatest?

Select an Osmia Physique Oil primarily based on the product description and your scent preferences. Night time is a greatest vendor, and Bare isn’t scented in case you’re on the lookout for a less complicated choice.

What’s the greatest physique oil for dry pores and skin?

Sundown and Water are particularly nourishing to dry pores and skin, however a very powerful factor is to use any Osmia Physique Oil to soaking wet pores and skin and permit it to air dry for max moisture. You may also mix your physique oil with a pure physique butter for additional nourishment—our physique mousse is unbelievable when mixed with a couple of pumps of physique oil!

With love and superbly mushy pores and skin,