So when our beauty director asked me to test out mindbodygreen’s new dry body oil ahead of launch, I agreed hesitantly. As a self-proclaimed body oil hater, I figured I was the wrong person to put the new formula to the test. My opinion on body oil was set in stone: It was a waste of money that couldn’t compare to a body lotion. Both oils are fast-absorbing, essentially melting into the skin after making contact. As a result, the oil never feels thick or heavy like it’s simply sitting on my skin. And while you might think that means you need a lot of oil to effectively coat your body, I’ve found that a little goes a long way. The formula glides across the skin, never forcing you to rub effusively. Plus, the star ingredients have some pretty impressive backup, despite the formula containing just seven ingredients. Olive-derived squalane further supports the skin’s barrier by preventing transepidermal water loss, prickly pear seed oil adds antioxidant properties, and vitamin E in the active form of tocopherol acts as a natural stabilizer. The end result? An all-natural dermatologist-approved body oil that nourishes skin without parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, petrochemicals, common allergens, or the other 1,000+ ingredients regulated by the European Union. This small difference alone was enough to get me on board with a body oil—but the formula’s long-lasting effect really sealed the deal. Not only does my skin feels silky right after application, but the feeling stays for hours.
