Body butter contains very moisturizing ingredients, such as coconut butter, shea butter, jojoba oil, beeswax, olive oil and apricot oil.

A good body butter is emollient, moisturizing, elasticizing and protective. If you want to make sure you choose a good product, remember to check your INCI and preferably opt for a bio butter .

Thanks to its composition, body butter creates a barrier between the skin and external agents, protecting it from aggressive environmental factors such as pollution and cold.

How to use body butter

Body butter has a semi-solid consistency . To be able to apply it well, therefore, it is advisable to take advantage of the heat, perhaps by spreading it on the still warm skin after bathing or showering, before going to sleep.

Being a very fat product, to spread it to the fullest it is important not to overdo it in quantity.

Body butter is a very inviting beauty product because it is soft and velvety. It is also excellent for massages and post-depilation treatment.

In which parts of the body to use butter

There are several formulations : some are suitable for a more generic use, others are aimed at a specific part of the body.

For example, a butter with beeswax can be a good product for protecting lips from cold and dehydration, especially in winter. It can also be applied to the face and décolleté, when the skin is particularly in need of nourishment.

Body butter is also indicated for treating the feet, applying it everywhere (including nails) after a nice foot bath.

Naturally it is excellent for the hands which, being one of the most exposed parts of the body, need particularly to be protected and hydrated; even in this case, do not neglect your nails.

Elbows and knees are generally the most critical areas when it comes to hydration; treating them with butter is usually a good idea.

When to use body butter

A good moisturizing product is always effective, whether it is oil, milk, cream or butter. But body butter is especially recommended when the skin is very dry and cracked or flaky.

Being a particularly rich formulation, it is especially suitable for the colder months . During the summer, lighter formulations are preferred, such as dry oil and milk.