Body Butter Ingredients

Using body butter instead of a moisturizer is a good choice because body butters are much richer than your standard body lotion. The skin drinks in moisture and using body butter will keep your skin hydrated longer, especially on those extra dry areas like your feet and elbows. Slathering your skin with nourishing ingredients infused with vitamins can also promote healthy skin. Body butters come in many different variations, but some of the most popular body butters have shea or cocoa butter as the main ingredient.

Shea Butter

Shea butter comes from the African shea nut tree. Shea is a prized ingredient because it is so rich and loaded with vitamins. Shea butter is also very gentle on the skin.

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter is another common ingredient found in body butters. Cocoa butter is well known for its ability to moisturize the skin and prevent stretch marks. The cocoa plant is also loaded with antioxidants that help to neutralize free radicals and slow down the aging process. Free radicals are a natural by-product of living that causes us to age. Certain lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol can increase free radical damage.

Olive Oil

Olive oil has been used for thousands of years as a natural moisturizer. This powerful plant is loaded with luscious nutrient packed oil beads. Many body butters now contain ample amounts of olive oil. In some cases, olive oil is the main ingredient. Body butters with olive oil may be more expensive than some other body butters, depending on where the oil comes from.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is super rich yet non-greasy, which is why it works as a wonderful moisturizer for flaky, dry and itchy skin. Coconut oil is commonly added as an ingredient in most body butters because it is good for the skin and it smells wonderful! Coconut oil is rich in healthy fats that are beneficial for healthy skin. These fats are known as omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fats can also be taken internally. Pure coconut oil is a wonderful oil to cook with and take as an additional supplement.

Honey

Honey is added to many body butters because it is rich in vitamins and enzymes. It is so healthy for the skin. Honey is also anti-bacterial is which wonderful for people who suffer from acne. Honey helps the skin to heal and retain its natural moisture barrier.

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