Users Swear By This Dry Body Oil That Absorbs Quickly & Protects Collagen

Do you loathe the feeling of being oil-slick for hours after applying a topical products? You're not alone! Lots of folks hate residue of any kind when using beauty products, and this is especially true on the body. 

This is why "dry" body oils have skyrocketed in popularity. Dry body oils are simply formulas that are light and absorb quickly so the skin feels dry and non-oily after application.

Like many monikers in the beauty industry, there are no hard-and-fast rules for what might classify as a lightweight oil versus a thicker one, but most dry oils will contain linoleic acid (or essential fatty acid omega-6) and other thin botanical extracts. 

When developing this oil (about two years ago!), I predicted the texture was going to be the main attraction. The easy slip and fast absorption rate was just so spectacular—even as someone who tests beauty products all day long, I knew this was special.

We, too, encourage using it after the shower to help trap moisture in the skin. You can also use it before and after a rinse, which is a concept called shower sandwiching.

"All 'shower sandwiching' entails is applying body oil before and after the shower—so you're essentially sandwiching your skin between those rich, nourishing fatty acids," wrote mbg beauty editor Jamie Schneider. "You see, scalding your skin with hot water can render your complexion dry and ashy, as the steamy temperature can strip the precious natural oils from your skin. By massaging in a body oil pre-rinse, your skin can better hold on to moisture and keep the water from drying out."   

You can also use the multitasking oil on your hands and cuticles, as one user notes: "I loved how lightweight and non-greasy it was. I liked putting it all over my body but also on my hands (I tend to have very dry cuticles). It also seemed to really help the overall texture of my skin. Really enjoyed it," wrote Hayley P. 

Not only will you love applying it, but the long-term effects on the skin are awe-inspiring. "The product was awesome!! I had just started using a different body oil before receiving this one but immediately liked the mbg one better. Makes my skin feel soft and not greasy at all, which I love!" wrote Dylan R. 

Throughout the day, you'll probably notice how soft your skin feels—or you'll notice that it has more of a glow—but you never notice the oil itself. And that's thanks to the skin-supporting ingredients that transform the skin barrier. 

For example, organic safflower seed oil is rich in fatty acids, and even has data showing that it helps protect skin from collagen loss and other forms of environmental damage.