Dry skin is no good.
Moisturizing creams are a great skincare component but tend to wear off quickly.
Body oil, however, is loaded with essential oils that penetrate the skin and stick around longer.
Use recipes that contain only carrier oils and essential oils.
Carrier oils are the primary oil, creating the bulk volume of your fabulous DIY body oil.
Essential oils are used in small quantities to impart various benefits, from aromatherapy to skin-specific perks.
However, it can be a bit overwhelming.
For now, stick with a starter list, likethis one from Healthline.
Body oils are great to use on warm skin after a bath or shower.
We love the Joan Morais Cosmetics School’s straightforward “How To Make Body Oil” video.
Pour some carrier oil, add some essential oil drips come on, you got this!
Suppose you’re in a hurry for DIY moisturizing body oil.
These oils go a long way in moisturizing.
But to get the full benefits from DIY body oils, customizing with essential oils is a significant plus.
It’s a great go-to for beginners.
The Overnight Moisture Boost body oil recipe is the standout among the dozen or so formulas.
For example, carrier oils have different viscosities (fancy talk for thickness).
Lighter oils will absorb quickly and are great if you’re on the run.
Okay, maybe it’sdate night, and you’re behind schedule.
Pro DIY beauty tip: use lighter body oil.
Winter skin, though?
And for this, we turn to sisters Elsie Larson and Emma Chapman over at A Beautiful Mess.
And, yes, we need a serious, no-joke body oil.
But, we’re not wooly winter yetis, and a slight shimmer always makes us smile.
