Body Butter vs Lotion
At this point, you may be asking yourself a very understandable question: "what is so special about body butter?" On the surface, it may seem to be the same thing as body lotion. In reality, there are quite a few differences between the two, including the following examples:
- Body butter is thicker than lotion. This makes it great for deep moisturize.
- Since body butter is a heavier product, it's a great choice to use right before bed or during a relaxing spa day. On the other hand, lotion is more lighter and only last a couple of hours.
- Body butter tends to contain thick butters and oils—such as shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter—compared to lotion.
- Lotion tends to have a lighter/cheaper formula, so it's great for daytime use. Since it is a lighter product, you may need to apply it more times throughout the day than you would with body butter.
- Lotion tends to contain more water and less oil than body butter contains. This is why lotion tends to be a lighter formula that absorbs faster.
Key Takeaways
- Body butter is a thick cream that is deeply moisturizing. It can help you protect your skin from dryness as well as rough or patchy skin.
- Body butter typically contains a combination of naturally derived butters like cocoa butter, shea butter, or mango butter.
- Body butter is thicker than lotion, making it great for nighttime application. Since lotion is lighter than body butter, you may prefer it for daily use.