Add These Body Butters To Your Fall And Winter Bodycare Routines For Hydrated Skin
The change in seasons calls for changes in our skin. Our once-dewy summer glow will likely become drier as the colder fall months take over. During this time, adjusting our overall skin care products is highly encouraged. The moisturizers, lotions, and serums that worked for us during the summer won’t be as successful as our skin becomes drier. One way we can do this is by selecting more rich creams.
Body butter is the perfect creamy foundation for rich skin and its ingredients deeply moisturize our skin and allow moisture to last throughout the day. For those with sensitive skin, it's important to know your ingredients and what preservatives are present.
Despite the pros and cons, body butter can still be a great addition to your fall and winter skincare routine. It deeply soothes skin and protects against uncomfortable dryness, which can be great for keeping skin comfortable. We’ve compiled a list of highly recommended deep moisturizing creams to keep your skin supple this season.
The Best Body Butters For Hydrated Skin In 2024
Blended Speckle: Spot Body Butter
One spec of body butter can change your body's moisture barrier. Implementing the Speckle: Spot Body Butter is the first step to endless hydration. The product is formulated with three main ingredients: grapeseed oil, argan oil, and indica butter.
These ingredients are great for targeting dry skin, eczema, and dark spots, making them ideal for those who struggle with body acne. In addition to the incredible ingredient list, it’s also all-natural. Each product is intentionally formulated to give you the best hydration results.
hanahana beauty Limited Edition Glow Butter
Three girlfriends came together with a passion for helping others feel good in their skin. Together, they created the Glow Butter. This product is formulated to heal your skin so well that you get an illuminating glow. Shea, cocoa, and mango butter are blended to create a deep hydration without feeling sticky.
Palo santo, santal, oud, and rose are added to this product’s ingredient list, making it a profound healing experience. This perfectly formulated body butter will elevate your hydration game.
Naturium The Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter
If you’re looking for a knockout butter that will moisturize your skin, look no further. The Naturium Glow Getter Multi-Oil Body Butter is a triple-threat body butter created with supple oils. Rich in sativa, coconut, and safflower oil, it will deeply penetrate your pores and enhance moisture throughout the day.
This is also due to the product's peptides and shea butter ingredients, which are famously known for locking in hydration. Once the moisture sets in, you can also enjoy the addicting vanilla scent of this yummy blend.
Fenty Skin Butta Drop
Fenty Skin
Queen Rihanna has never stirred us in the wrong direction regarding music, fashion, makeup, and skincare. Her body butter, Butta Drop, is a perfect example of a well-made product by the queen herself! The clean product is made with seven oils, shea butter, and glycerin. In short, this iconic ingredient list guarantees your skin will glow. It's made to restore skin vibrancy and suppleness, helping you keep that summer glow all year.
OUAI St. Barts Moisturizing Body Butter
OUAI
Known for their incredible body scrubs, OUAI moisturizing body creams are a must-have addition to your body care routine. Its combination of coconut oil and cupuacu butter makes this product perfect for all-day hydration. Cupuacu butter is found in northern Brazil and is especially good for penetrating the skin quickly and retaining moisture. This ingredient is also great for those who prefer water-based products with preservatives.
Kopari Tahitian Vanilla Ultra Restore Body Butter
Kopari
Who doesn’t love a yummy vanilla scent during the cozy holiday months? Kopari’s body butter will make you feel like a snack all season. Its incredible scent is combined with coconut oil, mango seed butter, and pear flower extract—which is kind to acne-prone skin. We no longer have to choose between smooth skin and breakout prevention!
Thankfully, this body butter honors both needs while making our skin feel good. It’s our top pick for those with sensitive skin who want to indulge.
Primally Pure Almond + Vanilla Body Butter
Primally Pure
Calling all my natural girlies! This body product may be for you. Primally, body butter is naturally made with rich almond and vanilla to give us an organic hydrating experience. The brand firmly believes in less is more and carries this mission in its ingredient list, using primarily shae butter, almond extract, mango butter, and vanilla extract. These factors make it great for combating stretch marks and soothing sunburn or cracked skin.
OSEA Undaria Algae Body Butter
OSEA
This might be your product if you want to hold on to those beach summer memories. The Undaria Algar Body Butter by OSEA is a taste of the sea in body butter. It is rich in Undaria seaweed, making you feel beachside. A healthy amount of ceramides and shea butter also join this product, making it rich in long-lasting moisture. This product targets dryness and enriches our memories of summer forever.
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Exclusive: Melanie Fiona On Making High-Vibrational Music & Saying Yes To Partnership
Melanie Fiona is back! After taking a little more than a decade-long hiatus, she has officially made her return to music and blessed us with two singles, “Say Yes” and “I Choose You.” While both singles are very different from each other, they both reflect who she is today and the type of music she wants to make. In our conversation, the mom of two expressed what she learned during her time away.
“It's interesting, even when I said it is like coming back, I don't ever feel like I really left because I was always still performing. I've still been public. It's not like I went into being this recluse person or version of myself, but the thing that I really learned in this process is that I think things take time,” Melanie says in a xoNecole exclusive.
“I think often we're so caught up in it, being on the timing of demand or popularity, or, like, striking while the iron is hot and the thing that I've learned is that everything is on God's time. That's it. Every time I thought I would have been ready, or, like, things were taking too long, I had to reship some things, personally, professionally, in my life. I also gave myself permission to make a living, not just make a living, but make a life for myself.”
Making a life for herself included getting married to Grammy-nominated songwriter Jared Cotter, starting a family, and embracing new landscapes, such as podcasting as a co-host of The Mama’s Den podcast. She also began doing more spiritual work and self-care practices like meditation, sound healing, Reiki, acupuncture, and boundary setting, which allowed her to get in touch with her inner voice.
“I wasn't putting out music, and I wasn't experiencing a number one record, but I was being a number one mom,” she says.
“I was experiencing things that were allowing me to heal and get in touch with myself so that I could make new music from a space of joy and freedom, and excitement again because I definitely feel like I did lose some excitement because of just politics and industry and what it can do to your mental health and even your physical health. So giving myself the space to really just say, ‘Hey, it's okay. Everything's right on time.’”
The joy and excitement are felt in one of two new singles, “I Choose You,” which is more of a lovers rock vibe, a tribute to Melanie’s Caribbean roots. While the Grammy award-winner is known for ballads like “It Kills Me” and “Fool For You,” she is becoming more intentional about the music she makes, calling it high-vibrational music. She says her music is a “reflection of my life,” as it captures every facet, from hanging out with friends to riding around in her car.
“Say Yes” has the classic R&B vibe Melanie is known for. However, both songs are inspired by her relationship. Melanie and Jared got married in December 2020, and the Toronto-bred artist dished on their relationship. Fun fact: he is featured in the “Say Yes” music video.
“When we first started dating, I had come into that relationship post a lot of self-work. I had gotten out of a long-term relationship, I had a year and a half to date and be by myself and do a lot of work on myself alone. And when we met, I remember feeling like this has to be my person because I feel it,” she says.
“And so when we went into that relationship, and we started dating, I was very clear. I was like, I know what I want. I'm very clear on what I need, and I'm not going to withhold my truth about myself in this process because of pride or fear of rejection. I know you love me, but I'm coming with my heart in my hand to let you know that if we're gonna get there, we have to put fear aside and say yes. So that was kind of like my open letter to him, which is why the video is us having a conversation.”
Melanie also shares that saying yes to her partner has empowered her in many ways, including motherhood and showing up for herself. Her new EP, also titled Say Yes, will be available at the top of 2025.
Check out the full interview below.
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Entertaining Like Ayesha Curry: Expert Advice For Holidays Done Right
Be prepared to wow the crowd.
It’s officially the holiday season, which means parties and gatherings galore. Between Friendsgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve celebrations, many of us are preparing to host loved ones in our homes one or two times between now and the end of the year. No matter the occasion or season, hosting for family and friends is a labor of love. But we can also agree that entertaining can be overwhelming, especially for first-time hosts.
As a seasoned host and entertainer, Ayesha Curry knows something about creating a memorable event for loved ones. Whether preparing for an intimate dinner with your immediate family or hosting a larger crowd, your guests will think you are a pro this holiday season with her tips on everything from welcoming guests to setting a beautiful table.
Q: What is your top tip for hosting?
Ayesha Curry:Part of being a great host is spending time with your guests, which means you can’t be stuck in the kitchen. Prep is key! I usually serve wine with the meal, but a cocktail or mocktail is a great way to greet guests. I prep the garnish the night before and batch the drink just before guests arrive. When the party begins, I pull everything out of the fridge and am ready to serve.
Writer Note: If you would like to offer non-alcoholic beverages for your sober or sober-curious guests, I love Saint Viviana Cab. It maintains full-body cabernet and flavor; no one will ever guess it’s alcohol-free. You can easily create a signature mocktail using Bittermilk’s Smoked Honey Whiskey Sour mix.
Q: Do you suggest any prep for serving or cooking?
AC:I lay out all my serving dishes and utensils the night before with little post-it notes saying what goes where. That way, I’m not digging around for anything. For more elaborate menus, I lay out quarter sheet pans and label them with tape according to the dish. I prep and measure everything for each recipe and then load each sheet pan with everything needed to make the dish. I wrap each tray in saran or foil, stack them, and place them in the fridge. Pull out the sheet pan you need when cooking, and everything is ready. It’s something I learned at the restaurant that saves so much time.
Q: What’s one item that should always be on a dinner party menu?
AC: Bread or roll with butter is excellent for holding guests over if the kitchen is delayed.
Q: What’s one non-menu item you should always have on hand?
AC: For a non-menu item, wine!
Q: How do you decide on a theme or menu for a gathering?
AC: It all starts with the occasion and the guest list. If it’s a group that doesn’t know each other very well, I may get more elaborate with the theme to help break the ice. For a group of friends or family who don’t get to see each other very often, I usually keep it simple so the evening can be all about catching up. A great playlist, good wine, and a family-style menu are all you need.
Q: Should attendees be expected to bring a gift?
AC: If I’m hosting, I’m not expecting gifts. The gift is taking time to come over and enjoy a meal with me! But bringing something to enjoy at the gathering, like a bottle of wine, is always appreciated.
Q: What are three affordable gifts that guests can give a host?
AC:A bag of excellent coffee is a beautiful gift for a host. Sweet July’s House Blend Coffee is sourced from all-female co-ops, so it’s a gift I love to give to the women in my life. Whether it’s being served after dinner or just for the host to enjoy on their own, you can’t go wrong with a bag of high-end coffee.
Fresh flowers are great if you have a host who likes total control over the food and beverage menu. Go for something neutral in color that can work with any décor.
The Sweet July Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar set is my go-to host gift. Bottled in Napa, it’s a gift any foodie will appreciate - and use!
Q: What are some creative tablescape or decor ideas that you love?
AC: I like to keep my dinnerware neutral and classic (like this ceramic collection in nutmeg) and infuse color and texture through linens. For centerpieces, I want to use what I have in my yard. If it’s summer, it might be flowers or greenery, but interesting branches can also look architectural in tall, clear vases next to tapered candles in the colder months. There’s no need to spend a ton of money on flowers.
With Ayesha’s tips, you can create a holiday gathering that your family and friends will cherish forever.
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