The Tamesis
When the weather (or the occasion) calls for a little glow in the skin, body oils not only provide unparalleled glow and shine, but also nutrients with anti-aging benefits. “In a sense, oils are the purest form of moisturizers because they don’t require a lot of preservatives to maintain shelf life,” says Alicia Zalka, MD, board-certified dermatologist and clinical associate professor of dermatology at Yale University. “Typically, body oils are 100 percent oil, with no added water.” There are, of course, purely aesthetic benefits. Body oils leave skin smooth and hydrated while leaving a glow wherever you apply it—according to De. Zarka, this glow is also very long-lasting.
Fashionfavorite body oil
Personally, I was hesitant to use body oil at first. Since I’m sensitive to products that feel heavy, the idea of wearing an extra layer in the summer has never appealed to me—especially products that are designed to leave a luminous film on the skin’s surface. That changed when I tried Nuxe’s Spray Oil—a beloved French drugstore staple that immediately proved how light and airy these formulas are. To my surprise, it has a JLo level of shine. Body oil came in handy again last winter. Since my skin was chapped from head to toe, the rise of skincare-inspired body treatments finally convinced me to add oils to my regimen. Cyklar’s body oil is the one that really made a difference for me, thanks in large part to its delightful scent that’s perfect for scent layering. After only a week of use, every friend who brushes it on my arms comments on how soft my skin feels.
From restoring elasticity to fighting dryness to nourishing skin with essential vitamins and minerals, the best body oils can leave skin from the neck down soft, smooth, and glowing. Ahead, Vogue’s pick of incredible body oils to keep skin glowing all summer long and beyond.
