Why Your Lotion Isn’t Working (and What to Use Instead)

Why Your Lotion Isn’t Working (and What to Use Instead)

Why Your Lotion Isn’t Working (and What to Use Instead)

Every fall, it happens again — your skin starts to feel tight, rough, and dull no matter how much lotion you use. You reapply, layer more, even try the “extra moisture” versions, but your skin still feels dry an hour later.

Here’s the truth: it’s not your skin — it’s your lotion.

💧 Why Lotion Doesn’t Really Moisturize

Most store-bought lotions are made mostly of water and fillers. That water gives you a temporary “soft” feeling when you first apply it, but it evaporates quickly, taking your skin’s natural moisture with it.

On top of that, lotions often contain alcohols and synthetic fragrances that dry out melanin-rich skin over time. The result? Ashy patches, rough texture, and skin that never feels truly hydrated. 

What to Use Instead — Body Butter

Body butter is different. Instead of water-based fillers, it’s made from pure, nutrient-rich butters and oils that seal in moisture and protect your skin barrier.

Ingredients like:

  • Shea butter — deeply hydrates and softens

  • Mango butter — smooths and improves elasticity

  • Coconut oil or jojoba oil — locks in moisture and adds glow

These ingredients work together to feed your skin what it actually needs — fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that restore hydration from within.

🌿 How to Use Body Butter for the Best Results

Timing is everything.
To get the most out of your body butter, apply it right after your shower while your skin is still slightly damp. This helps trap water in your skin and keep you moisturized all day. 

Focus on dry areas like:

  • Legs

  • Elbows

  • Knees

  • Hands

Massage it in until your skin looks dewy and feels soft — not greasy.

✨ The Naked Lavender Way

Our Shea Body Butter was created to deeply nourish melanin-rich skin through every season. It melts instantly on contact, absorbs quickly, and leaves your skin with a natural glow that lasts all day — no reapplying needed.

Made with: 

  • Shea butter

  • Mango butter

  • Jojoba oil

  • A touch of rosehip for extra softness

It’s your skin’s new best friend for fall and winter.

💖 Your Skin Deserves Real Moisture

You don’t need to keep reapplying lotion that doesn’t work. Switch to a butter that’s made for your skin type and your climate.

👉🏾 Shop Naked Lavender Shea Body Butter and see the difference after just one use.

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