The quest for a good moisturizer for dry skin continuous, and I'm glad to share my journey with you! Body Lotions, Body Creams, I've tried....and now..there's Body Oil to give it a test!
Neutrogena Body Oil
Light Sesame Formula
Neutrogena Body Oil says ---
Experience Neutrogena Body Oil . Its light sesame formula glides on easily to moisturize dry skin. It's so sheer it vanishes into shower-damp skin leaving it soft and silky, with a radiant, healthy glow. No moisturizer can touch this experience.
Ingredients
Isopropyl Myristate, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, PEG-40 Sorbitan Peroleate, Propylparaben, BHT, Fragrance.
AMW says ---
Pros
- moisturizing. Moisture stays longer than regular lotion
- doesn't feel greasy once absorbed
- smells really nice
- gives the skin a nice glow
Cons
- to people who hate the texture of oil, this is not for you
- I'd love to have it "housed" in a better packaging, the cap gets oily and product could easily spill
Overall
Though I have super dry skin, anything with "OIL" written on its packaging is a huge NO NO for me. I am allergic to anything OILY! And I am sure a lot of you feel the same. The first "oil" based product I've tried for my skin is the Johnson's Baby Oil Lite which I didn't use long enough. I really, seriously hate the feeling of oil no matter how "non-greasy" they claim to be.
So when I was given the chance to try the Neutrogena Body Oil, the first thing that attracted me is the scent! I've even given this a try when I know I'm not leaving home, I am THAT skeptical.
My skin hasn't improved overnight but it does give a nice "glow" and "moisture" my skin needs for the day! Crazy as it sounds, I do use this right after shower then add up with a body cream to further "seal in the moisture", and yes, I do that night time to wake up with baby soft skin! Wooppeee! Wanna touch? *winks* LOL
Tips
from Neutrogena
While skin is still damp, smooth on a few drops to help seal in moisture. Let your body dry naturally, or simply pat dry with a towel.
Or in the bath, add to water and soften your skin while you bathe.
from AMW
- it seriously doesn't make a difference for me to apply this right after shower or not. I apply this prior to going out and let it absorbed into my skin first before sunscreen application
- gently massage this body oil onto the dry area, massage more if needed
- if your skin is extremely dry: apply this body oily right after shower, once absorbed, re-apply your favorite body lotion/cream
- do not forget to apply sunblock prior to going out
- store the product upright, as it could spill
Will I repurchase?
Yes!
Where to purchase and how much?
You can purchase this for a cheaper price together with Neutrogena Fine Fairness UV Compact (at half its original price) for Php939.50 (approx $20.40)
Can be easily purchased at department stores or beauty stores.
A photo of skin
with and without Neutrogena Body Oil
No Photoshop, cropped photo as is
Have you tried body oil to moisturize your skin?
Game to try? Afraid to try?
