Question 1

Do you put on body oil before or after a shower?

Accepted Answer

After. I use mine after my evening soak, on clean skin, as the very last step after my body cream. There's a separate kind of product called shower oil that you use in the shower and rinse off, and that's not what I'm using here.

Question 2

Do you moisturise before or after body oil?

Accepted Answer

Before. My body cream goes on first and the oil goes on top. I do it this way so my skin stays moisturized longer, with the oil as the finishing layer.

Question 3

Can I just use body oil instead of lotion?

Accepted Answer

You can, and plenty of people do. I personally layer them, because the cream gives my skin moisture and the oil on top gives me the glow and keeps the softness going longer.

Question 4

Is it okay to use body oil every day?

Accepted Answer

For me, yes. It's part of my after-bath routine. If you use an oil with a lot of essential oils like mine and your skin gets irritated, take a break and patch test before you go back to it.

Question 5

Does body oil go on wet or dry skin?

Accepted Answer

The American Academy of Dermatology suggests moisturizing right after a bath while your skin is still damp. My order is cream first and oil last, both right after I get out of the tub and towel off.

Question 6

Are you supposed to rinse off body oil?

Accepted Answer

Not a leave-on body oil like mine. It stays on your skin. Shower oils are the rinse-off kind, so check which one you have.

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How to Use Body Oil: My After-Bath Routine (Cream First, Oil Last)