Not To Be Dramatic, But This Is The Only Body Lotion I'll Use For Soft, Velvety Skin

Over the past six months, I've noticed a surprising improvement in my skin. A bit of background info: I typically deal with cracked, thirsty skin year-round, despite my unwavering commitment to slathering on a body lotion after every single shower. After just a few hours, my skin simply reverts to its dry, itchy state. By the time summer rolls around, I'm still troubleshooting the lingering effects of my parched, wintry skin. And the cycle continues from there. 

If I were to use one word to describe this body lotion's texture, I would call it velvety. It's not fluffy, like other airy, whip-thick body creams, but it's also not too balmy, like a slick moisturizer that sits heavy on the skin. (In case you couldn't tell, I care a lot about texture.) Rather, it toes the line between ultra-hydrating and lightweight, resulting in a spreadable, breathable formula that melts upon application. 

Another ingredient with a remarkably high lipid content is oat oil—specifically, it has linoleic acid, which helps promote healthy functioning of the skin barrier. By extracting the nutrient-rich oil (as opposed to using colloidal oat extract), you're getting the most out of this fatty acid content, which can help strengthen your lipid barrier even further. Not to mention, oat oil makes for a wonderfully creamy moisturizer, especially when paired with other skin-conditioning agents, like coconut oil, moringa seed oil, and the aforementioned shea butter. 

As for the lightweight hydrators, we have organic aloe vera juice, which adds some slip to the consistency and creates an even, spreadable texture. Plus, it contains over 75 different active compounds, including vitamins, minerals, sugars, enzymes, and amino acids to nourish the skin. Olive-derived squalene also creates a thinner application: It closely mimics your skin's own sebum, so it's never too thick or greasy, and it's chock-full of emollient and antioxidant properties.