Body butter is the richest form of body care – ideal for dry skin, elbows, knees and the colder months. Which ones we recommend and how to apply them without feeling sticky.
Very rich
A dense, melting texture with shea butter and a nutty scent. Ideal for shins, elbows and knees that turn flaky in winter. Use only a little – it goes a very long way.
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Light and whipped
Light and airy, it sinks in faster than a classic butter and leaves a fresh scent. Good for normal to dry skin and for anyone without time to let it absorb in the morning.
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For sensitive skin
A rich body cream in a pot with a subtle scent. It nourishes dry, stressed skin without leaving a film.
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Best value
Big pot, small price: shea butter and argan oil in a creamy texture. Balea is the own brand of the German drugstore chain dm – usually cheaper in store than online.
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With almond oil
A rich body butter with almond oil and a delicate scent, designed for dry and sensitive skin. A lovely choice if you like a soft, powdery fragrance.
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Light summer option
Not a butter but a light shea butter cream – for warmer months or skin that just needs a little moisture. Sinks in very quickly.
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| Product | Texture | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Body lotion | Fluid, lots of water | Normal skin, quick moisturising |
| Body cream | Creamy | Normal to dry skin |
| Body butter | Firm, lots of lipids | Dry skin, rough patches, winter |
| Body oil | Pure oil | Dry skin; apply to damp skin |
Body butter contains much more fat and less water. It nourishes more intensively but sinks in more slowly. Lotion is lighter and quicker, but cares for dry skin less lastingly.
Better not. For most faces it’s too rich and can clog pores. There are dedicated creams for the face.
For dry skin, daily after a shower. For normal skin, it’s enough to treat rough patches.
Often yes, if it contains little fragrance. If you have atopic eczema or other eczema, it’s best to use pharmacy products and check with your dermatologist.
