Why You Need A Lightweight Body Oil To Achieve Max Glow In No Time

I'm just going to get straight to the point: If you're craving that post-vacay, endless summer glow, a dry body oil is the one product you're missing. It's always one of the last steps before a celeb will hit the red carpet: a quick rubdown with a lightweight body oil on the areas of skin that are exposed to get optimal light reflection on the skin. It's a constant on set for photoshoots to achieve that glossy, dewy skin aesthetic. It's what I use just before leaving the house when my skin is looking dull.

A dry body oil provides that soft, hazy sheen without overloading the skin with greasy residue. Essentially it provides the perfect amount of glow, sans goopy shine. And a not-so-small bonus: A high-quality formula will help condition the skin, protect it from free radicals, and infuse it with skin-supporting nutrients. 

A dry body oil is one that has a faster dry-down time, which will help the skin feel "dry" post-application. Like many things in beauty, it's really just a marketing term—and doesn't have any defined parameters about how it might be classified. However, you'll often hear them described as "non-greasy" or "lightweight." 

In mindbodygreen's dry body oil, we utilize sunflower seed oil, organic safflower seed oil, squalene, prickly pear seed oil, and vitamin E. The sunflower and safflower oil give the oil that signature silky, effortless quality. I'm particularly fond of safflower seed oil, as it contains a flavonoid that has been shown to protect the skin's collagen layer. In addition, prickly pear seed oil is chock-full of antioxidants, and squalane supports the skin barrier.