Body Oils Vs. Body Lotions: How Do They Differentiate From Each Other?

Body oils: ideally formulated for flaky dry skin, body oils are typically applied on damp skin right after the shower in order to increase its efficiency, as oil + water = better absorption. Oils sink right into your skin, and if you're a sufferer of keratosis pilaris (chicken bump skin), body oils are something you should cling onto. 

Body lotions: absorbed quickly by the skin due to its formulations, body lotions act like an instant moisturizer which you can apply any time of day as opposed to body oil. Fine to use on any type of skin, and is especially best for those who live in hotter, humid climates as they don't usually leave a sticky residue, although some brands still do. 

So, Which One Is Better?

Well, none is better than the other. Both have their own benefits. It all comes down to your skin needs and what it needs at the moment.

Choose body oils if,

• Your skin needs dire hydration— oils mimic natural lipids, the components found in our skin therefore it is able to repair your skin's moisture barrier.

• Most body oil brands in the market contain clean ingredients, which is always a better choice. 

What We'd Recommend:

1. Glow And Blush Bath And Body Oil Series | RM 81.90 

2. Hush Little Jane Body Oil Series | RM 69-79 

3. Herbivore Botanicals Glowing Hydration Jasmine Oil | RM 198

Choose body lotions if,

• Body lotions often contain ingredients with long-term benefits like ceramides and hyaluronic acid, which are proven to improve your skin over time.

• Since it's water-based, most body lotions are easy to be absorbed and leaves a nice, clean feeling on your skin. 

What We'd Recommend:

1. Drunk Elephant Sili™ Body Lotion | RM 88 

2. Paula's Choice Daily Replenishing Body Cream | RM 120 

3. Kundal Body Lotion Series | RM 35

No matter which one you prefer, both body lotions and oil have one mission in common: providing much-needed moisture to our skin. To put it simply, it all comes down to preferences.