Body butter is a rich, creamy skincare product made from natural ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter and plant oils. It differs from lotion in its thicker consistency and lacks water content. It is great at sealing moisture into the skin.

Although it is generally safe to use on your face, we recommend body butter for body use only.  

While the benefits of body butter are immeasurable, here are 3 major benefits of body butter: 

​

1. High-level moisture 

2. Naturally-based ingredients

3. Protection from harsh weather

Simply put, many people use body butter instead of lotion because body butter has more moisture and is longer lasting. While lotion has been the standard for skincare for years, people have found that the ingredients pale in comparison to the moisture-packed ingredients of body butter. Because body butter is based on the shea nut, oils and other natural ingredients, it gives your body a thicker layer of hydration that typically last longer than lotion. These are just a few reasons why modern skincare lovers choose body butter over lotion. 

Typically, no. Body butter does not clog pores for most people. However, people with wider pores do run the risk of having clogged pores from using it. Also, some ingredients found in body butter, such as coconut oil, can be considered comedogenic (able to clog pores). 

Again, it depends on different types of skin and their unique sensitivity, but most people won’t experience clogged pores while using body butter.