Body butter is made from natural butter or fat which is generally an extract of nuts and seeds. Like lotion, this product can keep skin soft and moisturized. Body butter is formulated without water so it usually has a thicker texture and solidifies at room temperature. Although it may be difficult to apply at first, body butter is easy to apply to the skin as a moisturizer after bathing or before going to bed to leave your skin feeling smooth. You can also use it as an intense skin and foot care product, or to treat certain skin conditions.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Body Butter as Moisturizer
Step 1. Choose a body butter with a thinner form for easy application or application
Products like this are usually labeled "whipped". You can also look for products containing oil or butter that are liquid at room temperature (eg coconut, jojoba, almond, or grapeseed oil). Such ingredients make body butter easier to take and apply to the body.
If you have a product that is thick or solid at room temperature, you can still use it as a moisturizer. Take the required amount of product, then wait a moment for the product to melt in the palm of your hand
Step 2. Apply body butter on the body before going to bed as an intense moisturizing skin treatment
Body butter has more time to absorb into the skin when you use it before bed. In addition, the heat from the blanket will warm the body so that skin care becomes more intensive.
- If you have dry skin, you can do this treatment every day if you want. If your skin is normal or oily, an intensive moisturizing treatment can be done once a week or as needed.
- Keep in mind that body butter may stick to or be lifted by the blanket. Although rare, the product can leave oil stains on the fabric. However, if the body butter gets on the blanket, the stain can still be removed from the fabric using the washing machine.
Step 3. Lock in moisture by applying body butter to the skin within 5 minutes after bathing
You can use this product after bathing at any time. However, you can reap the best benefits if you shower before bed. Use the product right after showering to lock in any remaining moisture on the skin.
- Bathing with warm water is the best option for getting moisturized skin because the body becomes warm when exposed to water. However, keep in mind that hot water can actually make the skin dry.
- You can use body butter daily or as needed. For dry skin, it's a good idea to use this product every day. If you have normal or oily skin, you can use body butter as a weekly treatment or to treat dry areas of your skin.
Step 4. Dry the wet skin by patting the towel on the body so that some moisture remains on the skin
You'll need to absorb most of the water from your skin after you shower, but make sure your skin still looks moisturized or shiny. Body butter can lock in a thin layer of moisture on the skin, but it will be difficult for you to spread the product if your skin is too wet because the product will interact with the water.
Step 5. Take the body butter about the size of a coin
You can use your fingers or a spatula to pick it up. It would be better if you use the product in small quantity first. It may take longer to spread the product on the skin than when you apply lotion. However, by applying it carefully without rushing, the skin will not feel greasy.
- If you are using a spatula, you can apply the body butter directly to the skin or using your fingertips first. It may be best or practical to use a spatula because the body butter won't get under the nails. In addition, the container will also not be contaminated by bacteria attached to your hands/fingers.
- If the product is stored in a pressure bottle, you can dispense it directly from the bottle onto your skin.
Step 6. Wait for a few seconds for body heat to melt the body butter
If you are using your fingers, you can rub the product with your fingertips. If you are applying body butter directly to your body, allow the product to sit on your skin for a few seconds before you spread it or rub it on your skin.
The body's natural heat will melt the body butter so it can be spread easily
Step 7. Rub body butter on skin in long, firm strokes
Use your palm to spread the product easily. You can also apply the product to joint points such as knees, ankles, and elbows in a circular motion.
Do not add or rub back the body butter after you have spread it into a thin layer. The skin may appear a little oily
Step 8. Gradually apply body butter (in small portions first) and add product as needed
However, be careful not to use too much product as the skin will feel very oily. Continue the procedure until your entire body is coated and moisturized.
For example, you can start with the feet. After that, move on to the calves, then the knees and thighs. Next, you can treat the stomach, chest, buttocks, and back. Finally, coat each arm, elbow, and hand with the product
Step 9. Apply a second layer of body butter on a dry area like an elbow
You can also add more product to your feet, knees, hands, and other areas of skin that appear dry and cracked. Remember to apply a thin layer of product evenly so that the skin does not get oily.
If you use too much product, you can lift it off with a towel
Step 10. Let the body butter dry for a few minutes before you dress
These products take longer to absorb into the skin than lotions. However, usually you only need to wait a few minutes! You can tell when your skin doesn't feel greasy anymore.
If you get dressed right away, body butter can actually get on your clothes. While it usually doesn't stain, body butter can leave oil marks due to its rich content. However, you can usually remove traces of body butter by washing your clothes in a washing machine
Step 11. Do not use the product on the face
Due to its thick and concentrated texture, body butter can clog skin pores. Therefore, you should not use it on the face so as not to trigger acne. Instead, use a moisturizer that is formulated for facial skin.
Method 2 of 3: Treating Dry Hands and Feet in One Night
Step 1. Choose products that contain avocado butter, mango butter, or olive butter
These butters are highly moisturizing and can heal dry skin on hands and feet, even when your skin is cracked. Ideally, the body butter used should contain other thick butters such as shea butter or cocoa butter.
For this type of treatment, thick body butter is usually the best choice because it contains richer ingredients. These products are solid at room temperature, but will melt when placed in your hands
Step 2. Just apply a thin layer of body butter to your feet before going to bed
Start by using a small amount of product first (about the size of a pea) and add more product as needed. Focus on using the product on dry areas of the skin, as well as the joint areas on the ankles. You can wait a few minutes for the product to dry before moving on to the next step, but this isn't mandatory if you don't mind the body butter hitting the sock.
The body butter will melt on the skin
Step 3. Put on socks
You can wear socks while your skin is still wet with the body butter (if you don't mind getting your socks on). Socks lock in moisture, and keep the body butter sticking to the skin of the feet. You can wear regular socks.
- Apply body butter to your feet and put on socks while the product is still wet if you want a more intense treatment.
- You can also look for special socks designed to retain moisture while you sleep. Socks like this have a special fabric that can retain moisture. Usually, you can find these socks at pharmacies or the internet.
Step 4. Apply just a thin layer of body butter to your hands
Start by removing a small amount of product (about the size of a pea) and adding more as needed. Spread the product over the skin and focus on the knuckles and dry areas of the skin. You can wait for the body butter coating to dry or wear gloves immediately while the coating is still wet.
You can use body butter on the cracked skin if you want. This product will help restore damaged skin quickly. However, you should not use it if the skin is bleeding
Step 5. Put on gloves
You can wear regular gloves, but microfiber gloves designed to hold moisture in your hands are a more effective option. The gloves will keep the body butter on your hands so you can treat them overnight.
- If you put the gloves on while the body butter is still wet, the overnight treatment is even more intense.
- You can find special overnight skin care gloves from pharmacies or the internet.
Step 6. Take off socks and gloves in the morning
Skin will feel smooth and soft! Rinse hands and feet to remove any remaining body butter.
Make sure you wash your socks and gloves before reusing them. Put them in the washing machine with other clothes, unless the gloves or socks have different washing instructions
Method 3 of 3: Treating Skin Conditions
Step 1. Choose a body butter that does not contain perfume
Fragrance can cause skin irritation, so you shouldn't use products that contain perfume on damaged skin. Check the product label to make sure the body butter you are using does not contain fragrance or perfume.
- For cellulite, look for products that contain vitamin E and a butter blend like shea butter or cocoa.
- For eczema or psoriasis, look for products that contain jojoba oil.
- Ucuuba butter is also suitable for treating a variety of skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and skin irritations.
- Choose products with pumpkin seed butter to treat dry skin, irritation, and wrinkles.
- Look for products that contain cocoa butter if you want to treat sunburned skin.
Step 2. Treat cracked skin, sores, irritation, and cellulite
Body butter is the perfect product to help your skin recover! Ingredients normally found in body butter (eg shea butter or cocoa) are considered traditional skincare ingredients in some cultures. Butter is a powerful moisturizer that can heal and nourish the skin.
- For example, body butter can heal eczema, psoriasis, cracked skin, and sunburns.
- Do not use body butter to heal bleeding skin.
- Ask your doctor before you use body butter to treat certain medical conditions.
Step 3. Don't use body butter to treat skin conditions like acne or rashes
Body butter can actually worsen skin conditions. Keep in mind that these products can clog pores and make skin problems worse. Instead, choose products that are formulated to treat these skin conditions.
If you have a rash, it's a good idea to see a doctor
Step 4. Take a small amount of body butter (about the size of a pea) using your fingers
You can add more product if necessary, but it's a good idea to use a small amount of product so that your skin doesn't feel greasy right away. Body butters take longer to absorb into the skin than lotions.
Step 5. Rub the body butter with two fingers to melt it
Body butter melts in seconds. The body's natural heat is usually sufficient to dilute it.
You can also melt body butter in the palm of your hand if you prefer
Step 6. Apply body butter on the problem skin
Use the product only on skin that needs to be treated. Apply the product to the skin in firm circular motions. At first, the skin will feel oily, but the body butter will seep into the skin.
If necessary, add the product until the entire problem area is covered
Step 7. Wait a few minutes for the body butter to dry
Compared to other care creams, body butter takes longer to dry. You can tell if the product layer has dried when your skin no longer feels oily.
- Once dry, you can return to your normal activities. It doesn't matter if you cover the treated skin area with clothes.
- You can reuse body butter throughout the day if you want. However, keep in mind that your skin will feel oily if you use too much product.
Tips
You can apply more body butter to cracked skin in cold weather to speed up the healing process
Warning
- Using too much body butter makes the skin feel oily.
- Body butter can clog pores and trigger acne. Never use it on the face. If you have oily skin, use body butter sparingly.
