Burt's Bees makes a lip balm that is familiar and the first choice of many. I realized they had a product line of lotions but I did not realize that they also offer a hand and body butter. Burt's Bees Shea and Mango Luxurious Hand & Body Butter is a wonderful way to care for your skin and a great gift to pamper someone you love.
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The store I used to frequent for lotions, creams, and body butters is a long distance from here. But I had considered making the drive as I have been feeling so dry and in need of a moisturizer that is stronger than lotion. The trouble is, over the year I have become increasingly more sensitive to chemicals and strong scents. And I assumed that being inside the store would be over-powering. But ordering an unfamiliar body butter scent by mail seemed risky. So I delayed that drive and shopping trip.
In my local pharmacy, there is a Burt's Bees display and I stopped to browse one day. I was so excited when I realized they body butter!
As I write, I am realizing that perhaps not everyone is familiar with body butter. I generally think of body butter as a very thick and condensed lotion. It is sold in squat jars with a screw-on lid because it is far to thick to pump out of a bottle.
In looking for a definition, I am finding that body butter is not only more concentrated but is often made of a "blend of natural butters and oils, such as cocoa butter or shea butter". And because of these factors, it is often much better for very cracked, dry, or sensitive skin. I am finding that because lotion is thinner it likely absorbs into the skin faster. And body butter is especially good to use following a bath or shower as it helps to retain that moisture.
I encourage you to do your own research as I do not know all of the technical aspects of lotions and butters. What I do know is that I love how body butter makes me feel. I feel as though I am being pampered when I use body butter.
Burt's Bees Shea & Mango Hand & Body Butter
This body butter is advertised as "luxurious" on the label. I whole-heartedly agree with that. Also on the label are statements such as:
"with responsibly sourced shea"
"supporting women-led communities for over 10 years"
This body butter does not leave a wet or greasy feeling. It immediately feels smooth and silky. I apply it before bed and wake in the morning still feeling smooth.
The scent is a soft fruity smell. I saw a review online where the person wrote that it smelled like a fresh, marshmallow fruit salad. I can't say that I disagree with that. I am sensitive to chemical smells and I can say that this scent does not bother me as so many lotion scents do. In fact, I enjoy this scent very much.
Burt's Bees is a company with a large fan base so I may be the last to know about their body butter. But I still wanted to spread the word.
I think this would make an excellent gift! I do not regularly buy body butter because I typically have thought of it as a splurge item. It is likely that others have the same thought. What a wonderful way to pamper someone who might not pamper themselves.
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As the years go by, I have found that my skin gets dryer and dryer. Regular moisterizers haven't been 'doing it' for me lately, so your review of this body butter may have come at a good time. Thanks for introducing me to Burt's Bees Body Butter, Dawn Rae.
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking last night how much dryer my skin has been this winter than in previous years and how I needed something better than a light lotion that rubs or washes right off. I am familiar with Burt's Bees lip balm (which is wonderful), but not their body butter. Like you, I can't tolerate chemical smells. I bet I would love this product too.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy using body lotions and body butters at different times, depending on how thirsty my skin is. This Burt’s Bees body butter sounds like a lovely and affordable way to pamper yourself!
ReplyDeleteThis is just too funny, yesterday I stopped at a Burt's Bees display as well. Timing is everything. I love this body butter as well, they are the best. Thanks Dawn Rae!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your review of Burts Bees Hand and body butter. It sounds really lovely and pampering ! I have very sensitive skin and need to patch test anything new , but it does sound lovely to use. I agree it would make a beautiful gift idea :)
ReplyDeleteI've used this lotion often throughout the years - even the chap stick is good - I think that's in my purse right now? This product line has an excellent reputations (certainly from my end)
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