Unlocking the Benefits of Anhydrous Body Butters: Nature’s Ultimate Moisturizer

Anhydrous body butters are luxurious concentrated moisturizers made without water.  Their formulations are packed with essential oils, fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants which provide long-lasting moisture while creating a protective barrier for the skin.  These are a great choice for natural, intensive skincare.

Let’s explore some of their unique properties and how you can benefit from using them:

1. WHEN TO USE THEM: Straight out the shower or bath while your skin is still moist. Pat your skin dry using a washcloth and go a little easy on the drying towel. This will help you retain moisture soaked up by your skin.
2. HOW TO STORE THEM: Keep them in a cool dry place. Anhydrous body butters are made with 100% oils and butters (or waxes), and often do not contain any preservatives. If they come into contact with water or any type of moisture they may develop unwanted bacteria. This brings me to our next property.
3. EXPIRY DATE: These can last up to a little over a year without spoiling. As already mentioned, anhydrous body butters are not made with water-based ingredients, so they stay good for a very long time. Due to their natural nature, they can melt and sometimes crystalize, but you can easily whip the body butter back to its original form or use it as is. It will melt in the warmth or your palms.
4. NO BODY OIL NECESSARY: They provide a gorgeous natural glow. When formulated correctly, these body butters will give you a beautiful glow without leaving your skin feeling greasy. Therefore, there won’t be any need to layer your skin with additional body oils.
5. QUALITY NATURAL INGREDIENTS: While there are body butters with chemical ingredients incorporated in them (usually to target skin issues, enhance the skin appearance or preserve), majority of anhydrous butters are made with quality naturally sourced butters, oils or waxes and contain no mineral oils and/or petroleum jelly. So, if you care about what your skin absorbs then these will surely be a great addition to your skin care collection.
6. GOOD FOR SENSITIVE SKIN: These are rich in vitamins and antioxidants and can help soothe irritated or sensitive skin. Just make sure you choose a body butter without artificial fragrances or a non-fragrance option.

Now that you know what they are and what they do, check out our Lemon Buttercream scented body butter the Sunray Cream.