If you’re struggling with dry, rough skin on your body and regular lotions and creams aren’t cutting it, body oils can take your moisturizing routine to the next level.These potent formulas deeply hydrate and strengthen the skin for both short- and long-term benefits.“Body oils consist of a blend of oils that soften and condition the skin, often used as an alternative to body lotions or creams,” says Dr.
Connie Yang, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist at PfrankMD by Dr.Paul Jarrod Frank.Curious about how body oils work and if they’re right for you? I spoke to Yang and Dr.
Elaine F.Kung, a board-certified dermatologist and the founder of Future Bright Dermatology in New York, about the benefits of using body oil and what to look for when shopping for one.
I also put together a list of options based on their recommendations and guidance.Selected.Our top picksBest overall oilNécessaire The Body Oil$undefined$52.00AmazonLearn moreBest oil for skin and hairThe Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil$undefined$7.80SephoraLearn moreBest lightweight oilHanni Good Aura Weightless Body Oil$undefined$37.00AmazonLearn moreRelatedselectedselectedHow to find a face oil that won’t make you break outWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.The best body oilsI spoke to dermatologists about their favorite body oils and compiled their recommendations below.I also included a few NBC Selected staff favorites based on expert guidance.Best overallNécessaire The Body Oil$52.00Amazon$52.00Sephora$44.20$52.00NordstromNow 15% offWhat to knowKey ingredients: omegas 6-7-9, vitamin C | Scent: unscentedWhat we likeCold-pressed formulaMulti-oil blendSomething to noteDewy finishKung recommends this body oil from Nécessaire since it’s 100% cold-pressed (meaning it’s unrefined and unprocessed for maximum potency) and is formulated with a blend of avocado, marula and olive oils that help skin feel soft and supple...