how to use body oil
for long-lasting, radiant skin
Temperatures are getting hotter, layers are being shed, and showing skin is in. If a smooth, hydrated, radiant glow is on your summer vision board, a nourishing and skin-loving body oil is an absolute must-have.
Body oil might seem too fancy or too heavy for everyday, but it's simpler and more approachable than you might think, especially when balanced with other hydrating products. The right body oil and the right routine can take your skincare to a majorly moisturized and luminous new level.
Let's break down body oil and the routines and products that will help you achieve the golden hour glow you've been dreaming about.
what body oil does for skin hydration
Think of body oil as your skincare routine’s ultimate hydration hero, working to both replenish essential lipids and seal in existing moisture, rather than just adding water to the skin. Unlike lotions, which are typically water-based and can evaporate quickly, oils create a protective barrier against the skin that prevents moisture loss and keeps skin soft, smooth, and visibly radiant for longer.
The eos Cashmere Body Oil was formulated to deliver deep hydration and leave your skin beaming. It packs a powerful hydration punch with lightweight plant oils like sunflower, safflower, and grapeseed and rich emollients like squalane, shea oil, cocoa butter, and argan oil.
These deeply nourishing ingredients don’t just lead to longer-lasting hydration; they help strengthen and protect the skin barrier and improve elasticity, mimicking the skin’s natural oils for deep nourishment and effortlessly radiant skin in one silky-smooth step.
how to use body oil for radiant skin
Body oil is best applied onto moist skin — ideally right after showering or applying a body lotion, while the skin is still slightly damp and hydration is fresh. This helps the oil spread more seamlessly and lock in moisture for a smoother finish and a more even glow.
Warm a few drops between your hands, then gently press and massage the oil into your skin using upward, circular motions to boost absorption, focusing more product on areas that tend to be drier, like the elbows, knees, and shins.
when to use body oil in your routine
After showering: The window immediately post-shower is the most optimal time to lock in hydration and build long-lasting radiance. Right out of the shower, while skin is still damp and pores are open, slather your favorite body oil all over and let it absorb fully before getting dressed. The result is a fresh, dewy glow that lasts all day.
Before lotion: Apply a light layer of body oil all over to treat your skin barrier and create a smooth, supple base for any other moisturizing products you love, like a body lotion or butter. To speed up your routine, try mixing your body oil into your body lotion for an instant hit of deep moisturization and radiance.
With a sleep routine: If you want to treat your skin to deep hydration overnight and wake up smooth and radiant, slather on a generous layer of body oil before you put on your PJs and tuck in for the night. Sleep is the best time for skincare, as cell turnover peaks and your body naturally goes into repair mode. Adding body oil to your nighttime ritual can transform dull, dry skin into a hydrated, luminous glow that feels as good as it looks.
using body oil and lotion
Together, they're the ultimate hydration and glow duo. Body lotion hydrates lightly, body oil moisturizes and seals it all in, and in just two steps, you're a glowing summer goddess. Body oil and body lotion aren't just a great pair for skin smoothness and radiance; they're also a powerful scent-layering combo. Grab your favorite scent in body lotion and oil form, or combine two different but complementary scents to create a delicious summer combo you'll reach for all season.
hydrating body care products
While body oil is the star of your radiance routine, the best glow will come from an intentional, step-by-step routine with products created with moisture and smoothness in mind. Here are some of our best-selling, best-smelling summer staples that will give you round-the-clock glowing goddess energy.
Cashmere Body Wash in Strawberry Dream: Smooth, radiant skin starts in the shower. Lather up with our fan-favorite body wash in this decadent, juicy, summer-ready scent.
Cashmere Body Oil: Nourishing ingredients like plant-based squalane, shea oil, sunflower seed oil, and grapeseed oil, melt effortlessly into skin to strengthen the skin barrier, moisturize and smooth, and instantly enhance your skin tone for an all-day glow.
24H Moisture Body Lotion in Vanilla Cashmere: Keep the moisturizing Vanilla Cashmere vibes going with a layer of our light but luxe body lotion.
Cashmere Body Mist in Crème de Pistachio: Top things off by spritzing on this decadent but summer-friendly gourmand scent formulated with hydrating hyaluronic acid. Keep it in your purse, in your beach bag, or in the car for an instant hit of fragrance and hydration on the go.
With the right body oil and the right routine, you’re in for a season of effortlessly radiant, thriving skin. Mix and match your favorite body care with a body oil you love to find the routines that feel, smell, and look like summer.
