The Very Best Body Oils That Will Leave Your Skin So Dang Glowy

If you were to ask me a few years ago if I wanted any skincare oils in my beauty routine, I would say absolutely not. That's because I automatically equated oils with a slimy, greasy, and uncomfortable mess. I didn't want my skin to appear oily, thank you very much.

But I've come around to skincare oils in the past year after learning from experts that some of them actually don't make your skin more oily. In fact, certain ones can nourish, strengthen, and protect the skin, in addition to keeping it hydrated.

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For me, when I tried face and body oils for the first time, I was amazed at how quickly they absorbed into my skin, which meant that I felt the effects pretty quickly, too. My skin instantly felt softer, smoother, and it had a nice dewy, glow to it. What more can you ask for with results like that?

While I still turn to my moisturizers and lotions more, whenever I want to give my face and body a little more radiance, I use an oil. This is especially true in the summer months with body oils, as I'm showing more skin and I want my skin to look good and glowy.

Take a look at some great body oil options below. And the added bonus is that these are all lightweight, so it really will feel like you aren't wearing any product.

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Sarah is lifestyle writer and editor with over 10 years of experience covering health and wellness, interior design, food, beauty, and tech. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended New York University and lived in New York for 12 years before returning to L.A. in 2019. In addition to her work on THE/THIRTY andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , she held editor roles at Apartment Therapy, Real Simple, House Beautiful, Elle Decor, and The Bump (sister site of The Knot). She has a passion for health and wellness, but she especially loves writing about mental health. Her self-care routine consists of five things: a good workout, “me” time on the regular, an intriguing book/podcast/playlist to unwind after a long day, naps, and decorating her home.