<p>Like <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/g4668/best-face-oils/” target=”_blank”>face oils</a>, body oils are an indulgent addition to any <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a22850819/best-skincare-routine/” target=”_blank”>skincare routine</a> to boost skin’s softness and glow. “Body oils are often made from lightweight, non-sticky oils, usually mineral oil or plant oils like safflower oil, sunflower seed oil, sweet almond oil and castor oil, among many others,” explains <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty-products/videos/a36899/inside-the-good-housekeeping-beauty-lab/” target=”_blank”>Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab</a> Reviews Analyst <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/author/245341/chiara-butler/” target=”_blank”>Chiara Butler</a>. “They can also contain oil-soluble versions of active <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a34102257/skincare-ingredient-dictionary/” target=”_blank”>skincare ingredients</a> like <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/a37284600/vitamin-c-benefits-for-skin/” target=”_blank”>vitamin C</a> and retinoids that provide benefits such as brightening.” </p><p>So why try a body oil? “<strong>Body oils can quickly improve the appearance of dry, flaky or ashy skin</strong>, and are both emollient, meaning they soften skin, and <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty-products/a34406550/what-is-occlusive-skincare-ingredients/” target=”_blank”>occlusive</a>, meaning they prevent water from evaporating from skin,” Butler says. “They can also soothe skin that’s irritated or itchy due to dryness.” And body oils aren’t only for those with dry skin: “All skin types can benefit from body oils,” says <a href=”https://drannachacon.com/” target=”_blank”>Anna Chacon, M.D.</a>, a dermatologist in Coral Gables, Florida. “They provide skin with a deeply moisturizing barrier.” </p><p>Find a body oil you (and your skin) will love from among the GH Beauty Lab’s expert-recommended body oils below, which were evaluated for their ease of use, texture, scent and effects on skin. Whether you’re looking for an under $10 bargain, great smelling pick, formula for <a href=”https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/anti-aging/tips/g1382/sensitive-skin-solutions/” target=”_blank”>sensitive skin</a> or just a pampering experience, these are the best body oils you can buy. </p>”/>
April (she/her) is the beauty director at Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day, where she oversees all beauty content. She has over 15 years of experience under her belt, starting her career as an assistant beauty editor at GH in 2007, and working in the beauty departments of SELF and Fitness magazines.
Chiara (she/her) is a reviews analyst in the Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute, where she conducts hands-on testing of health and beauty products. She earned her bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Columbia University. Before joining GH in 2022, she worked as a cosmetic chemist, formulating skincare products for a variety of brands and learning to decode ingredient lists, evaluate ingredient efficacy and scrutinize product claims.
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