Traditional lotions have fast been replaced by other products on the market offering added moisture and skin care benefits.  Once such product is body balm.  As the name “balm” suggests, a body balm is aimed at providing even more moisturizing capabilities than a typical lotion.  When it is used, you often times feel like you have an added layer of skin!

Body balms are particularly effective at getting rid of dryness and itchiness in the skin.  People who live in areas that have fierce winters are better off with using body balm because it almost serves as one of the layers of clothes.  The primary ingredients in many top of the line body balms are cocoa butter and shea butter.  Even if they aren’t listed as the primary ingredients, they are particularly effective at providing that thick richness body balms are known for.

Take a look at three great body balms, also known as body butter, available on the market today:

  • Bergamot Cocoa Body Butter – a small 2 ounce jar of this stuff can easily sell for $12.00 but you won’t be disappointed!  It is one of the most intense moisturizing body butters on the market.  It is particularly effective for soothing and smoothing rough areas on the skin like dry heels and rough elbows.  And what’s great is that it has a wonderful citrus scent!
  • African Shea Butter – this is another favorite that promises creamy soothing of rough, dry skin.  The small jar goes for about $10.00 and what you’ll get is a natural, unrefined product that works!
  • Avon PLANET SPA African Shea Butter Whipped Body Balm – the 6.7 ounce size of this product goes for about $9.00, which makes it much more affordable than other products.  It also contains shea butter, an excellent source of soothing vitamin E.

If you have really rough, dry skin in certain areas, try using a body balm.  The good ones are definitely able to provide great relief!