#MEwx Clouds with rain later and Body Butter Explained

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This morning we have mostly cloudy skies becoming partly sunny. Patchy fog  with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s with light and variable winds.

Tonight we’ll have partly cloudy conditions with  a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight with lows in the mid 50s. Winds will be light and variable winds.

The outdoor temperature is 61.9°F, the dewpoint is 59.9°F and it feels like 61.9°F.

We didn’t receive any rain here over the past 24 hours.

Today’s sunrise is 4: 55 AM, sunset is 8:24 PM and we’ll have 15 hours 29 minutes of daylight today. Moonrise is 10:52 AM and Moonset is 12:362 PM. The moon phase is Waxing Crescent and is 30% illuminated. Our next full moon will be on June 21 and our next new moon is on July 5.

The wind velocity is between 2.9 MPH and 8.3 MPH from the East Northeast.

The Relative pressure is 29.79, the Absolute pressure is 29.69 and falling with a weather graphic indicating rain and overcast.

The Humidity is 93%, the UV index is 3 placing the average person at moderate risk and the solar radiation reading is 384.1W/m2.

Visibility is 10.0 Miles / 16.1 Kilometers with Sun and thickening overcast

 

What’s Body butter and what are it’s benefits

12 Amazing Benefits of Body Butter for Dry Skin

October 10, 2022

We’ve all heard of body butter. Just like lotions, body butter is a beauty product that can help moisturize and protect your skin.

However, referring to body butter as a regular lotion is a disservice to the product. Body butter is a thicker, denser version of the creams and lotions you usually find in the drugstore skincare aisle.

So what does body butter do? Is body butter good for your skin?

Body butter is a beauty product used to help combat and heal dry or sensitive skin. Simultaneously, it also helps to nourish and protect your skin.

There are several different kinds of body butter. They are a perfect choice if you are looking for a reliable skin moisturizer and an alternative to the more processed, chemical-filled lotions made of synthetic ingredients.

Want to try body butter but are unsure what kind to choose or how it can benefit your skin? We’ll break it down for you!

Kinds of Body Butter

Body butters are thick emollients that combine fat extracts, natural plant-based essential oils, and fragrances. Unlike lotions, which tend to have a higher water content that makes them more liquid in consistency, body butter is thicker and creamier.

Experts agree that natural and organic body butter is a good product for dry, sensitive, and cracked skin. They contain high amounts of natural ingredients derived from different sources. that are rich in nutritious vitamins too.

Here are the different types of natural butters:

Shea Butter

Shea butter comes from the mushy nut seeds of the African shea tree. It contains a wide range of fatty acids like linolenic acid, oleic acid, and other acids that nourish the skin.

 

Moreover, shea butter is an anti-inflammatory that helps combat skin redness and irritation. It is the most commonly used body butter to make your skin soft, silky, and healthy.

Cocoa Butter

beautiful composition of cocoa and cocoa body butter

Just like shea butter, cocoa butter is another one of the most popular types of body butter. It’s made from cacao plant seeds (yes, the same as chocolate!) and has a host of various benefits.

This thick butter can help clear skin impurities, nourish your skin, and even battle dandruff.

Coconut Butter

Coconut butter comes from the meat of fresh coconuts. The coconut fruit flesh is cold-pressed to create coconut oil that becomes solid at room temperature.

Coconut butter contains magnesium, potassium, vitamins, and fatty acids. Alongside hydration, it’s often used for anti-aging and skin brightening.

Mango Butter

Mango butter is made from the seeds of mangoes. This butter is enriched with the fruit’s vitamins like C and A and contains antioxidants.

Because this butter takes longer to absorb into the skin, it’s an excellent choice for people with very dry skin. It also helps minimize dark spots and brighten skin.

Almond Butter

Almond butter comes from almond nuts and contains omega 6 and vitamin E. These ingredients make almond butter a good choice to boost skin elasticity, help reduce wrinkles and stretch marks, and treat dry or flaky skin.

Kokum Butter

Kokum butter has organic fatty acids, along with antioxidants. It is lightweight and derived from the seeds of the sour kokum fruit.

This butter is ideal for skin prone to acne. It can also be used to help with conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and more.

Olive Butter

spa therapy products with olive oil and olive body butter

Olive butter is created from olives and is often sold on its own. However, some olive butter products are infused with coconut oil or shea butter to thicken them and create a creamy finish.

Olive butter is highly moisturizing and can feel heavy upon initial application. However, it’s quickly absorbed by the skin and doesn’t leave a sticky finish.

Avocado Butter

beautiful composition with half-sliced avocados and avocado body butter

Avocado butter is known to be anti-inflammatory and contains antioxidants. This makes it an ideal choice to heal dry skin and soothe irritations.

Just like kokum butter, it is also suitable for skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis.

Macadamia Butter

Alongside the nutrients and vitamins, macadamia butter also contains flavonoids that are great for protecting the skin from damage and dryness.

 

What Do You Do With Body Butter?

Body butter’s primary purpose is to hydrate your skin, but there are also many different ways to use it to get glowing skin and improve elasticity.

Here are some of our favorite uses for body butter:

Full body moisturizer

Hand and foot cream

Treatment for dry patches

Hair revitalizer

Lip care

Aftershave moisturizer

Stretch mark and wrinkle reducer

Some are even mild enough that you can use a bit of body butter on your face too. Just be sure to check for any potential irritation before regular use.

The Benefits of Body Butter for Skin

Now that you know the different kinds and uses of hydrating body butter, let’s look at the many butter benefits for the skin. Body butter can be an effective tool in your skincare regimen when used regularly.

 

Here are the top 12 benefits of regularly using body butters:

Keep skin hydrated and soft

The main benefit of body butter is moisturizing skin and boosting hydration. Body butter ensures your skin stays hydrated, plump, and elastic.

Ensure skin is soft and supple

Alongside penetrating the layers of your skin and delivering hydration to the deeper skin tissues, body butter ensures your skin’s surface remains smooth and supple.

Create a defensive barrier on the skin’s surface

Because of its thicker texture, body butter takes longer to absorb than regular lotion. This slower absorption allows it to create a defensive hydration barrier on your skin’s surface to lock in moisture.

Reduce wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks

Because body butters are high in natural oils and fatty acids, they help enhance your skin’s elasticity while reducing wrinkles, stretch marks, and scars.

Combat eczema or other skin issues

The nutrients and vitamins in body butter can help soothe aggravated skin, making them helpful against eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. The best butters for this purpose include shea, kokum, and cocoa butter.

Sunscreen partner

Body butters like shea butter and cocoa butter provide added sun protection and can be used in tandem with your regular sunscreen to help keep skin smooth and protected while outdoors and exposed to UV rays.

Promote hair growth and health

The benefits of body butter don’t stop at the skin. Natural body butters contain vitamin E and are wonderful for stressed, dry, or unhealthy hair too.

Many hair products like masks and conditioners use body butter in their products because of this.

A small amount of body butter massaged into the tips of your hair can make your tresses shiny, sweet-smelling, and healthy.

Anti-aging

Thanks to the antioxidants in body butter, regular use of body butter will improve skin cell collagen production. This helps fade fine lines and wrinkles and keep skin youthful and supple.

Treating and diminishing dry patches

Body butters can help reduce dry patches on your skin and treat uneven pigmentation and rough spots. Mango butter is excellent for patchy, dry, or flaky skin.

Protecting lips

As we mentioned, the uses of body butter as a natural emollient go beyond the skin. It also functions as an excellent natural alternative for treating chapped or dry lips, promoting healing by filling in the cracks and restoring plump and healthy lips.

Treatment for hands and feet

Body butters are also effective as pampering lotions for your hands and feet.

Aside from benefiting hair and lips, the ingredients in natural body butters are ideal cuticle savers for your hands. And their ability to battle dry and flaking skin makes them ideal for ensuring your heels remain soft and smooth.

Makeup Remover

Body butter can also help you remove stubborn makeup. Just apply a little on a cotton pad and use it to help dissolve makeup before washing your face. It even works on difficult mascara.