The Best Natural Body Lotions for Fall: Lotion vs. Body Butter

Cool mornings, dry air, space heaters… fall is gorgeous, but it’s rough on skin. The fix is simple: give skin water + humectants to rehydrate, then oils/butters + a light occlusive to trap that moisture in. That’s where our Body Lotion and Body Butter make a perfect tag team.

Quick take—Which one do I use?

• Body Lotion: Everyday, fast-absorbing moisture after the shower (all over).

• Body Butter: Rich, cushiony nourishment for rough zones (feet, elbows, hands) or extra-dry days.

• Power move: Lotion first on damp skin, then a thin layer of Butter where you’re driest.

Why fall = dry skin (and what helps)

Lower humidity outdoors + heated indoor air = more transepidermal water loss (TEWL). You feel tight, look a little dull, and flaky spots show up. The solution: pull in water (humectants), replenish lipids (emollient oils/butters), and seal with a breathable occlusive natural ingredient to help trap moisture in the skin so your products last all day!

How our Body Lotion comforts dry skin

• Water + chamomile hydrosol: Rehydrates the outer layers and feels soothing on weather-worn skin.

• Glycerin (humectant): Pulls water into the skin’s surface and helps retain moisture in the skin.

• Apricot kernel oil: Lightweight emollient that smooths flaky texture without heaviness.

• Organic jojoba oil: Skin-friendly lipid that mimics natural sebum for a comfortable, balanced feel. It also acts as an occlusive, which helps keep other key ingredients IN the skin!

• Olive-derived emulsifier (cetearyl olivate & sorbitan olivate): Blends water and oils for a silky, non-waxy finish. Also acts as an emollient keeping skin soft and smooth.

• Vitamin E + grapefruit seed extract: Antioxidants that support ingredients to prevent them from oxidizing.

• Gentle preservative (dehydroacetic acid + benzyl alcohol): Keeps this water-based product safe from yeast, mold, and bacteria.

• Essential oils/unscented: Subtle aromatic finish—unscented available for those with sensitive skin.

• Feel on skin: Lightweight feeling. Medium absorption rate. As the lotion passes slowly through the lipid barrier, it softens skin.

How our Body Butter nourishes dry skin

• Water + chamomile hydrosol: Adds loads of hydration and soothes wind-stressed skin and overly dry skin.

• Glycerin (humectant): Draws in moisture and helps retain it in the skin.

• Apricot, sweet almond, avocado oils: Lipid-rich emollients that nourish dry areas and soften rough texture.

• Kokum, shea, cocoa butters: Each butter plays a different role in the formula, but they all have deeply moisturizing, soothing properties that help your skin feel hydrated all day.

• Olive-derived emulsifier: Combines our water and oil based ingredients and also acts as an emollient to soften dry skin.

• Arrowroot powder: Helps balance the formula so it doesn’t feel greasy on skin.

• Calendula oil: Herbal oil that helps control itching from dry skin.

• Vitamin E: An antioxidant that prevents oils from oxidizing

• Gentle preservative (dehydroacetic acid + benzyl alcohol): Protects the formula from bacterial growth.

• Feel on skin: Creamy, thick and rich—without a greasy finish. (Very different from a “whipped” body butter)

Lotion vs. Butter—how to choose day by day

• Fresh out of the shower: Apply Body Lotion all over within 3 minutes (skin still slightly damp), then apply Body Butter on shins/elbows/hands.

• Office or errands: Keep a Body Lotion at your desk or in the restroom for dry fall hands. Every time you wash, reapply a small amount to keep hands feeling soft and moisturized.

• Hikes, windy days, or plane rides: Before you head out, apply Body Butter on exposed areas — like hands for added protection against wind burn.

• Night routine: Apply Body Lotion first, then a layer of Body Butter on all your drier areas. My favorite thing to do is apply the Body Butter to my feet at night, then wear a thin, cotton, white sock on top. I always wake up to better feeling feet!

Pro tips for real results

• Amount matters: Our products are extremely concentrated, so you don’t need to overdo it on quantity.

• Weekly exfoliation: Use our Bamboo Face Polish all over weekly to help remove dead skin. This will help your products absorb and work better!

• Storage: Store in a cool, dark cupboard; keep your lids on snug; and use clean hands or a spatula for the Body Butter.

• Shelf life: Use within one year of the SB date for peak freshness.

No one likes the feeling of dry skin! So, if you stay on top of it by exfoliating and moisturizing regularly you don’t have to suffer from that dry, tight feeling on your skin! Hope this helps you have a fabulous Fall, I know I’m looking forward to the seasons changing!
xoxo
Jewels