A few drops, warmed in the palms, pressed into damp skin.
When to apply body oil
The single most important rule: apply body oil to damp skin. Right after a bath or shower, pat yourself partly dry with a towel, so your skin is still holding a thin layer of water. Then massage the oil in. The oil spreads over that dampness and seals it against your skin, locking moisture in instead of letting it evaporate into the air.
Applied to bone-dry skin, oil still softens the surface, but you miss the sealing effect that makes it work so well. Water first, oil second. That's the whole trick.
Evening is the classic time, especially with a calming blend like lavender. But there's no wrong hour. Some people love a few drops on their arms and shoulders in the morning for the soft glow it leaves behind.
How much to use
Far less than you think. Body oil is concentrated, so a few drops per limb is plenty. Warm the drops between your palms for a second, then press and massage them into damp skin with long, unhurried strokes. If your skin looks shiny and feels slick ten minutes later, you used too much. Done right, oil absorbs into a soft, low glow, not a coating.
Face or body?
It depends on the oil. Heavy oils can feel like too much on facial skin. Lighter oils go both ways, and jojoba oil, the base of our Self Love Oil, is the friendliest of them all. Jojoba closely mimics skin's own natural oils, so it absorbs without sitting heavy, on your face as well as your body. For the face, one or two drops pressed into damp skin after cleansing is enough. Patch test first if you're new to it, on your inner arm for 24 to 48 hours.
Body oil vs. lotion vs. body butter
Three products, three textures, one goal: keeping moisture in your skin.
- Lotion is mostly water, held together with emulsifiers and preservatives. It feels light, absorbs fast, and fades fast. Good for quick mornings.
- Body oil is pure concentrated oil with no water and no preservatives. On damp skin it seals moisture in and leaves a soft sheen. The lightest natural option.
- Body butter is whipped butters and oils, the richest of the three. It leaves a protective layer that lasts for hours and does the heaviest lifting on dry spots. Our whipped body butter guide covers it fully.
You don't have to pick a team. Most people land on oil or butter for daily use and reach for the other when skin asks for it.
Layering oil and butter together
On truly dry days, use both. Start with oil on damp skin right out of the shower, everywhere. Then take a fingertip of whipped butter and press it over the spots that work hardest: hands, heels, elbows, knees. The oil hydrates and seals; the butter adds a longer-lasting protective layer on top. It sounds indulgent. It takes ninety seconds.
Why the botanicals in the bottle settle
Look at a bottle of our Self Love Oil and you'll see rose buds, hibiscus flowers, lavender buds, and a curl of cinnamon resting at the bottom, with a small rose quartz stone among them. Between uses, everything settles. That's not a flaw; it's what real botanicals do in real oil. There are no suspending agents or thickeners in the bottle to hold them artificially in place.
Before you use it, tip the bottle gently once or twice. No hard shaking needed. The botanicals keep gently scenting the jojoba as they steep, so the blend deepens a little over its life.
The ritual of the Self Love Oil
We named our only body oil the Self Love Oil on purpose. The blend is jojoba oil steeped with lavender, rose, hibiscus, and warming cinnamon, and it's built for the slowest minute of your day: after the bath, before bed, when the house finally goes quiet.
The small rose quartz stone in each bottle is a keepsake. Rose quartz is a stone traditionally associated with self-love, and tucking one into a gift is an old, sweet custom. When the bottle is finished, the stone stays with you. Keep it on a shelf, carry it in a pocket, or pass it on. It's a small reminder of a promise you made to take care of yourself, and that's all it needs to be.
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Questions people ask
Do you put body oil on wet or dry skin?
Damp skin, always. Right after a bath or shower, pat yourself partly dry so skin is still holding a little water, then massage the oil in. The oil seals that moisture against your skin instead of letting it evaporate. On fully dry skin, oil still softens, but you lose the sealing effect that makes it work so well.
Can body oil replace lotion?
For many people, yes. A jojoba-based oil applied to damp skin does the same job as lotion with a shorter ingredient list and no preservatives. If your skin runs very dry, use both: oil first on damp skin, then a whipped body butter over the driest spots to seal everything in.
Why are there flowers and a stone inside the Self Love Oil bottle?
The rose buds, hibiscus flowers, lavender buds, and cinnamon gently scent the jojoba oil as they steep, and the small rose quartz stone is a keepsake, included in the tradition of stones associated with self-love. The botanicals settling at the bottom of the bottle is completely normal. Tip it gently before use.
Can I use the Self Love Oil on my face?
Yes. Jojoba oil closely mimics skin's own natural oils, which makes it one of the most face-friendly oils there is. Use one or two drops, pressed into damp skin after cleansing. As with any new skincare product, patch test on your inner arm for 24 to 48 hours first.
This page shares general information about cosmetic ingredients. It isn't medical advice, and our products aren't intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. If you have a skin concern, talk with your doctor or dermatologist.