If your skin feels tight, flaky, or constantly thirsty no matter how much lotion you apply, your skin might need more than surface level moisture. Enter: body butter a concentrated skin saviour that goes deeper, heals better, and feels richer.
🌱 A personal note from me, the founder of Wild & Rooted:
Hi, I'm Alicia, formulator and founder of Wild and Rooted Skincare. I didn't set out to sell skincare products. I initially created Wild Roots Body Butter because I had to. I was desperate to heal my skin and my family's skin. My hands, were dry, itchy and inflamed from eczema. My face was dull and dry. My son had eczema around his eyes and dry skin all over. My husband suffered from dry, itchy skin and a major scar from surgery. I tried lots of things but most products gave no relief, temporary relief or made things worse.
As a certified nutritionist and natural formulator, I started experimenting with plant butters and oils that didn’t just moisturise but actually supported the skin barrier and calmed inflammation. When I finally blended a mix that worked, I was so happy. My skin finally felt safe, soothed, and strong.
Now, I’m sharing it with you.
This isn’t just a body butter, it’s skin therapy made with love and deep respect for your body’s natural healing rhythm.
In this guide, you’ll learn what body butter is, who should use it, how to apply it, and why it’s especially helpful for dry, sensitive, or hormonal skin.
What Is Body Butter?
Body butter is a thick, ultra-moisturising balm made from plant butters like shea, mango, or cocoa. It doesn’t contain water, which makes it far more concentrated than your average lotion. When you scoop a bit into your hands, it melts with your body heat and delivers pure, nourishing oils directly into your skin.
Unlike lotion, which feels lighter and contains water as the main ingredient, body butter delivers long-lasting hydration and creates a natural barrier that protects your skin. A little goes a long way.
Here’s the difference in a nutshell:
- Lotion hydrates with water but evaporates quickly.
- Body butter seals in moisture, supports healing, and stays on longer.
Who Should Use Body Butter?
You should reach for body butter if your skin:
- Feels dry, flaky, rough, or irritated
- Cracks easily on your hands, heels, or elbows
- Reacts to harsh weather or indoor heating
- Needs support for eczema, psoriasis, or sensitive skin flare-ups
It’s also perfect for:
- New mums with tired hands or stretched bellies
- Kids with dry, sensitive skin
- Teens navigating hormonal breakouts and dry patches
- Anyone going through hormonal shifts like menopause or perimenopause
🌀 Did you know?
As we age, especially during perimenopause and menopause, our skin naturally produces less oil. This drop in sebum can leave skin feeling thinner, drier, and more prone to irritation. Body butter helps replenish those lost lipids and seals in moisture in a way that lotions can’t. It’s one of the best things you can do for aging skin that needs a little extra love.
How to Use Body Butter (Step-by-Step)
You don’t need a 12-step routine to get glowing, nourished skin. When you use body butter the right way, you lock in moisture and encourage your skin to repair naturally.
✅ Here’s how to apply body butter for best results:
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Start with damp skin
Step out of a warm bath or shower and pat (don’t rub) your skin with a towel. Leave a little water on your skin—that’s what the butter will help seal in. -
Scoop a small amount
A little goes far. You only need a fingertip-size amount per area -
Melt it between your palms
Rub your hands together to warm the butter. It will soften and become easier to spread. -
Press or massage into your skin
Use slow, upward motions. Focus on dry-prone areas like knees, elbows, heels, and hands -
Avoid harsh rubbing
Let your hands glide over your skin and allow the butter to sink in.
💡 Pro Tip:
Apply a thick layer of body butter to cracked hands or feet at night, then slip on cotton gloves or socks. You’ll wake up with smooth, deeply repaired skin. It’s a healing ritual we swear by especially in colder months.
Can I Use Body Butter on My Face?
Yes, you can if the formula is right.
Some body butters clog pores or contain strong essential oils that irritate sensitive facial skin. That’s why we created Wild Roots Body Butter to be safe for the face, especially during colder weather or when your skin feels tight and inflamed.
Customers often use it to:
- Calm dry patches on the cheeks or around the nose
- Soothe eczema flare-ups or irritation
- Moisturise under-eye areas
- Protect skin during harsh winds or winter air
We use non-comedogenic oils (does not clog pores) like grapeseed and safflower, along with soothing ingredients like sea buckthorn and vitamin E so you can trust your skin to stay soft, balanced, and breakout-free.
Why Body Butter Works for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin craves calm. It needs gentle, supportive care that doesn’t overwhelm it with harsh ingredients. That’s where body butter shines.
Here’s why your sensitive skin will thrive with body butter:
1. No water, no unnecessary preservatives
Water invites bacteria, which means most lotions need synthetic preservatives that can irritate the skin. Our waterless butter skips all that. You get pure nourishment no filler, no fluff.
2. Rich in fatty acids
Plant butters like shea and mango contain oleic and linoleic acids, which mimic your skin’s natural sebum. They help rebuild your moisture barrier and soothe inflammation.
3. Nourishes without blocking pores
Unlike petroleum-based balms, our body butter creates a breathable seal. It protects without smothering.
4. Delivers antioxidant healing
Ingredients like sea buckthorn oil calm redness, speed up healing, and support damaged skin. You won’t just moisturize—you’ll rebuild.
How Often Should I Use It?
You can use body butter every single day. In fact, your skin will love the consistency.
Here’s when to apply it:
- Right after bathing – This seals in water and helps maintain hydration all day.
- At night – Your skin repairs while you sleep, so night is the perfect time for deeper healing.
- During the day – Reapply to your hands, lips, elbows, or any dry spots as needed.
Use it regularly, and you’ll notice a big shift in how your skin feels and looks, less itchy, more elastic, and far more resilient.
Give Your Skin the Care It Deserves
You don’t need a complicated routine or harsh products to feel good in your skin. You just need the right kind of support.
Body butter offers deep nourishment, lasting protection, and natural healing especially when you choose a formulation designed for sensitive, eczema-prone, or hormonal skin.
At Wild & Rooted, we made our Wild Roots Body Butter for families like ours those dealing with dryness, hives, irritation, and skin stress. We wanted something clean, effective, and deeply comforting. And we’re proud to say: this butter delivers.
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You don’t have to force your skin to behave. Just feed it what it needs and let nature take the lead.