Why Bio Oil is the secret to the best summer skin
With winter finally behind us and months of sun, sea, festivals, and road trips ahead, hydration is key—and we’re not just talking about the bottle of water sitting neglected on your desk. Winter’s effects can leave a lasting mark on your skin, and adding an oil-based body moisturiser could be the solution if you’re looking to replenish and rehydrate as the layers fall away.
The ultimate body moisturiser glides on like a dream, sinks in fast, and keeps skin hydrated all day. Many lotions, however, make big claims only to vanish the moment they hit your skin or leave it feeling greasy long after. Bio-Oil Body Lotion flips the script, using science to treat dry skin from the outside in.
Many formulas list water at the top of their ingredients, which sounds hydrating in theory, but often isn’t. Your skin is waterproof, so the water in these lotions mostly evaporates before it penetrates, leaving no lasting softness—just the illusion of hydration.
Skin really hydrates from within. What it needs on the surface is oil to form a protective barrier, locking in moisture. Dry, tight, or itchy skin is often a sign that this natural oily layer is compromised, which is where a quality body oil comes in.
Cue Bio-Oil Body Lotion: a dermatologically tested, vegan, and paraben-, preservative-, and phthalate-free formula that truly hydrates. With 42 per cent oil content and a unique ‘shake-before-use’ design, the oil and lotion sit separately until combined into an ultralight, non-greasy emulsion. This is no heavy cream or sticky balm; it absorbs fast, feels silky, and leaves skin soft and smooth for hours.
Pros recommend applying body oil immediately after a bath or shower, while skin is still slightly damp, for optimal absorption and lasting hydration. Our editors suggest keeping a bottle of Bio-Oil Body Lotion handy in the bathroom to glow all summer long.
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