Finding the Best Body Moisturiser for Your Skin

When it comes to caring for your skin, it can be all too easy to focus on the face and forget all about the body. But your body needs just as much care and nourishment as your face does, which is where finding a good body moisturiser comes into play.

Much like the skin on our face, the skin on the rest of our body can suffer from clogged pores, irritation and rashes. We all have different skin types, so naturally our skin concerns will differ, too. Depending on what our body skin woes are, we may need to consider different skin products to treat different issues. It’s all important to keep our skin nourished, smooth and healthy looking.

Why body care is so important

Our skin does a lot for us

Did you know that our skin is actually our biggest organ? It protects the rest of our organs from harm, germs and UV exposure, and it regulates our body temperature at the same time. So it goes without saying it needs to be taken care of - just as much as the other areas of our body. In the same way we pay attention to the health of our face or our hair and nails, our skin needs plenty of TLC, too. So we owe it to ourselves to find the best body moisturiser we can.

Body care can be self care

Between work, play and everything in between, it can often feel like our lives are charging ahead at full speed, so we always feel like we’re in a rush, and that we don’t have enough time for ourselves. Taking time out for body care is so important, and it isn’t just about taking care of our skin - it’s a chance to slow down and check in with ourselves, as well.

Those precious few minutes after a shower applying our body lotion could be the only time in the day that we stop and pamper ourselves, so it’s one thing that we shouldn’t have to compromise on. And what better way to say thank you to our bodies for doing all that they do for us, than by keeping them soft and healthy?

Using body moisturisers to target problem areas

Body moisturisers come in a range of formulas and thicknesses that target different skin issues, and will often incorporate specific ingredients to combat those issues. If you know which ingredients do what, then you can truly customise your body skin routine with the products you choose, and target the problem areas that are specific to you. Here’s a handful of need-to-know ingredients and their benefits…

Aloe vera and tea tree - highly anti-inflammatory, great for redness and irritation Lanolin - richly moisturising Petroleum jelly - helps skin heal and retain moistureCollagen - strengthens skin, and aids elasticity and hydration

Choosing the right type of body moisturiser for you

The great thing about body moisturisers is that there are literally hundreds to choose from. So, whatever your skin type and personal taste, there’ll be one out there for you. Here are a few of the different body care products you can use to keep your skin looking and feeling its best...

• Body lotion
• Body oil and bath oil
• Body butter

Body lotion

Body lotion is ideal for everyday use. Its lightweight consistency and smooth texture absorbs quickly into the skin, and it’s just what you need for those days you’re in a rush. For best results, apply all over when you step out of the bath or shower.

Our recommendations

In our opinion, some of the best body care products out there include Eden Moisturising Lotion, Shea Moisture Olive and Green Tea Body Lotion and Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Daily Therapy - these are all great options for an everyday body lotion.

Body butter

For drier skin that’s in need of some extra hydration, or if you just have a little more time on your hands and fancy a proper pamper, then body butter is your new best friend. Thick, creamy and oh-so-indulgent, body butter contains skin saviours such as cocoa butter and shea butter. A more luxurious type of body moisturiser, body butter penetrates deep into the skin and delivers rich nourishment and hydration.

Our recommendations

Cocoa butter and shea butter are among the best body moisturisers out there, so if you’re looking to soothe dryness and rejuvenate your skin, look to these types of body butters to do the trick. Among our favourites are the Kuza Pure Shea Butter, the classic Palmer’s Cocoa Butter and Shea Moisture’s indulgent 100% Raw Shea Butter - this one comes with a hint of frankincense.

Body oil

A different texture altogether, body oil is also fabulous for nourishing dry skin. It deeply penetrates the skin and works wonders to combat dryness. While this type of body moisturiser isn’t great for already-oily skin types, for those on the drier side, a body oil isn’t just for massage treatments!

As well as deeply penetrating the skin shaft to nourish and heal the skin, body oils and bath oils are great at locking in moisture and acting as a moisture barrier. So whatever lotions you also apply to your skin, an oil will lock all that goodness in.

When used once a week, body oils and bath oils can be a luxurious at-home beauty treatment to keep your skin soft and your mind relaxed, a win-win in our book!

Our recommendations

When it comes to body oil, you can use pretty much any oil of your choice. From jojoba and olive oil to coconut and sweet almond oil, all of these products will give you what you’re looking for in a body oil.

We stock a range of different body oils. From Cococare’s Vitamin E Oil, to Palmer’s Skin Therapy Oil, we’ve got you covered at Murphy’s Beauty.

And why stop at body lotion? Get yourself a new whole body care routine with a body scrub, body wash and more at Murphy’s. Take care of your skin, and you’re taking care of yourself.