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Having moisturized skin is a total win-win. Not only do you feel healthier when skin is quenched, but you also look better. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t want healthy radiant skin?

Using an all-natural hydrating body butter is a great way to achieve and maintain gorgeous skin throughout the year (yes, even in the dry summer and winter months). Since body butter is the thickest of all body moisturizers, it’s a fabulous option for those who suffer from dry skin all over, have a few problem areas (we’re talking to you, elbows and knees), or just like the feeling of the intense moisture body butter offers. You just can’t go wrong when it comes to how to use body butter cream.

Read on to learn more about how to give your skin the nourishment it needs while leaving it soft, supple, and smooth with our top 10 tips on how to use body butter.

1. Lock-In Moisture Post Shower or Bath

Who even knew there were rules to bathing? Well, there most certainly are! Here are a few tips on things to avoid while bathing to help preserve the moisture in your skin:

• Avoid Hot Water
  We totally get the allure of a steamy hot shower, but it’s not the best thing for your skin. Hot showers and baths can inflame skin, causing redness, itching, and most importantly strip skin of its vital oils, fats, and proteins. Turn down the temp of your water and decrease the amount of time you spend bathing to help maintain skin’s moisture levels.

• Avoid Drying Products
  Ditch the drying body wash and instead, give your skin the gift of moisture with a natural moisturizing bath and body gel. Just apply gel to a loofah, scrub skin, and rinse for an immediate dose of nourishing moisture.

After bathing, gently pat skin dry (don’t vigorously rub it). Patting allows skin to absorb more of that precious H2O and sets the stage for body butter afterwards. Next, apply a generous amount of butter all over your body. This formula is made with a combination of pure shea butter, raspberry butter, and aloe to provide lasting hydration that softens and soothes skin – not to mention its incredible tropical smell!

2. Target Extra Dry Areas

Body butter is great for treating super dry areas like elbows and knees. These spots are thicker and drier due to constant stretching, bending, and friction.

When applying, pay special attention to dry patches. Massage the product into these areas and allow it to absorb throughout the day. Reapply as needed, especially if you’re experiencing excessive dryness.

3. Use Body Butter for an At-Home Manicure

Skip chemical cuticle softeners and use body butter instead. Soak fingers in warm water to soften cuticles, then apply a small dot of butter to each cuticle and push back gently.

Finish your manicure with buffing, shaping, and a fresh coat of nail polish.

4. Treat Your Tootsies to a Rub

Body butter is the perfect treat for tired feet and cracked heels. Apply to clean feet, massage gently, and for an overnight treatment, apply generously and cover with cotton socks before bed. Wake up to softer, smoother feet!

5. Soften & Firm Skin

Our body butter is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like raw shea butter and raspberry butter. If you’re looking to soften skin and firm up certain areas, our pomegranate body butter is perfect.

It’s also enriched with natural aloe and seaweed extract, which provide anti-aging and anti-inflammatory benefits. Seaweed extract aids in cell turnover, helping firm and tone skin naturally.

6. Impromptu Makeup Remover

Forgot your makeup remover? Body butter doubles as a gentle cleanser. Apply a dime-sized amount to a tissue and wipe away makeup — even stubborn waterproof formulas.

7. Use as Hand Cream

Hands often need more than lotion. Massage body butter into your hands after a long day, paying attention to knuckles that dry out from frequent washing.

8. No Shaving Cream? No Problem!

Body butter works as an alternative shaving cream, providing a protective barrier for a smooth, close shave.

9. Post-Sun Exposure Care

Sun exposure strips skin of moisture. Replenish it with body butter infused with aloe and seaweed extract to soothe inflammation, repair damage, and encourage healthy cell turnover.

10. Relax with the Soothing Scent of Lavender

Wind down with lavender body butter by applying it to your neck and décolletage before bed. The calming scent helps you relax and drift off to sleep.

For a full spa night, explore our lavender collection and create a soothing at-home experience.