When it comes to keeping your skin soft, smooth, and hydrated, two of the most popular options are body butter and body lotion. While they may seem similar, each plays a unique role in your skincare routine. At Lemongrass & Lavender, we handcraft both with quality, plant-based ingredients—so you can feel confident knowing you’re nourishing your skin with only the best.
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🌿 Body Butter: Rich, Protective Moisture
Our body butter is anhydrous, which means it’s made without water. It’s crafted from a luxurious blend of plant butters like mango butter and shea butter, along with nourishing oils such as avocado oiland olive oil.
• Texture & Feel: Rich, creamy, and indulgent.
• How It Works: Body butter forms a protective layer on the skin, locking in moisture and shielding against dryness.
• Best Way to Use: Apply after bathing, when skin is still slightly damp, to seal in hydration and leave skin silky smooth.
• Best For: Dry or rough areas (elbows, knees, hands, feet) and those who need a deeper level of skin conditioning.
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💧 Body Lotion: Lightweight, Everyday Hydration
Our body lotion is lighter and quicker-absorbing, perfect for daily use. It’s an oil and water emulsion, carefully blended with apricot oil and meadowfoam oil, plus plant-derived emulsifiers and skin hydrators for a silky finish.
Because body lotion contains water, it’s essential to use a preservative for safety. Our formula includes a formaldehyde- and paraben-free broad-spectrum preservative that protects against bacteria, yeast, and mold growth. This ensures your lotion stays safe, stable, and effective.
• Texture & Feel: Smooth, fluid, and quick-absorbing.
• How It Works: Delivers direct moisture to the skin, leaving it soft without heaviness.
• Best Way to Use: Apply any time—morning or night—on wet or dry skin for instant hydration.
• Best For: Normal to slightly dry skin, everyday use, and warmer weather.
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✨ Which One Should You Choose?
Think of body butter as your rich, protective layer—best for when your skin needs extra TLC. Body lotion is your go-to daily hydrator, keeping skin balanced and comfortable without heaviness. Many of our customers like to use both: lotion during the day, and body butter at night or after bathing.
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🌸 Discover Sustainable Skincare with Lemongrass & Lavender
At Lemongrass & Lavender, we handcraft small-batch, eco-friendly skincare in Ottawa using plant-based ingredients that are safe for your skin with packaging thoughtfully chosen to reduce waste.
You can find both our body butter and body lotion, along with a full range of eco-friendly hair and skin care products, at www.lemongrassandlavender.ca.
Your skin deserves nourishment that’s simple, safe, and sustainable. 💚