Ingredient Spotlight: What’s Inside EO’s Moisturizing Lotions?
It is one of our main mottos: being transparent. No science fair fancy talk here. We’re quite clear and honest about our products, from what is in them to how we source them (spoiler alert: ethically and sustainably). Here are some of the ingredients you will find in our lotions:
1. Vegetable Glycerin
Glycerin keeps showing up for a reason. It pulls water toward your skin. That is the whole trick. Our lotions that are equipped with vegetable glycerin grab moisture from the air in a steady way, so your skin stays soft instead of drying up ten minutes later. It sounds simple, but it works every single time.
2. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has been used forever, throughout cultures and by people of all ages. It is jam-packed with fatty acids that help keep your skin barrier strong and relaxed. When this barrier isn’t healthy, only then does moisture get out. If it is healthy, moisture stays in, and irritation stays out. Moreover, it has antimicrobial benefits. It melts right into your skin pretty quickly and leaves behind no greasy layer on top.
3. Sesame Seed Oil
This one surprises people because it is not in every lotion. It is similar to the oils your skin makes on its own, so your skin does not fight it or ignore it. It just absorbs. It brings antioxidants and vitamins, and it gives the lotion that soft glide you notice when you spread it. More silky. Less sticky.
4. Vitamin E
Vitamin E does a lot quietly. It protects your skin from things like pollution and sun exposure. It also keeps the oils in the formula fresh, so they stay useful. And it helps with rough patches. If your skin feels scratchy or dry in certain spots, this one helps them settle down.
5. Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
It sounds like something from a recipe, but it works well on the skin. Rice protein helps your skin hold onto moisture by forming a thin layer that feels soft. Not shiny. Not tacky. Just comfortable and easy on irritable skin.
Benefits of Using a Moisturizing Body Lotion Daily
A body lotion for dry skin is not a luxury product but a necessity for us if maintaining healthy skin is a priority. It is a daily habit, like brushing your teeth, which leads to incredible longevity and a healthy glow. Here are some of the top benefits of using lotion daily:
1. Repairing the Moisture Barrier
Ever wondered about all the turmoil your facial skin actually goes through? Your pet’s paw rubbing on it, a hot shower, the cold wind, dry air, dusty roads, and so on. These aren’t your friends, and all this essentially strips away your skin’s already-present oils, leaving it without a barrier. Using a moisturizing lotion every day helps to rebuild that barrier. Over time, your skin becomes more resilient and less prone to irritation and redness.
2. Preventing Premature Aging
Aging comes naturally, so embrace it as it comes. There’s no stopping it. Aging is considered almost as a negative thing, but it really isn’t. If you’re worried about your skin degrading, it’s best to take care of it today so your future self glows.
3. Soothing Itchiness and Discomfort
Dryness, this menace in town, is responsible for yet another major form of discomfort: itchy skin. Is there anything more irritating? It is the number one cause of it. Thankfully, applying lotion that contains aloe and chamomile calms the itchy area instantly and hydrates it so the itch doesn’t come back with a vengeance.
4. A Moment of Mindfulness
Self-care isn’t merely about your physical health but also your mental health. We seldom get time to ourselves, focused on just one thing, away from screens and distractions of one kind or another. Make something as simple as applying lotion to your arms and legs a grounding moment, a time wherein you’re truly present and checking in on yourself.