🌞 How to Layer Body Butter + Oil for Maximum Summer Glow

by Coco Skin Therapy

The Coconut Girl Guide to Soft, Radiant Skin All Season Long

Summer is the season of glow, and your skincare routine deserves to reflect all that warmth and radiance. At Coco Skin Therapy, we believe that soft, moisturized skin is always in—but during these hotter months, layering your products the right way is the secret sauce to lasting hydration and that Coconut Girl glow.

If you’ve ever wondered whether to apply body butter or oil first, or how to avoid feeling greasy in the heat, this one’s for you.

Let’s break down exactly how to layer body butter and oil for maximum summer glow 🌴

🧽 Step 1: Start With Clean, Damp Skin

The magic starts right after your shower. Warm water opens your pores, making your skin more receptive to moisture. Pat (don’t rub!) your skin dry until it's just slightly damp. This helps your products sink in rather than sit on top.

🧴 Step 2: Apply Body Butter First

Our rich Island Glow Body Butter is packed with skin-loving ingredients like shea butter, mango butter, and coconut oil. These thick emollients work deep to nourish, soften, and restore dry skin.

Massage the butter into areas that need extra love:

  • Elbows

  • Knees

  • Ankles

  • Shoulders

This step gives your skin that buttery-soft base to build on.

✨ Step 3: Seal it in with Body Oil

Once your body butter has had a minute to settle, follow up with our Hydrating Body Oil to lock in all that moisture. Oils act as a sealant, preventing water loss and giving your skin a natural, healthy glow without feeling heavy or sticky.

Apply a few drops to:

  • Collarbones

  • Shoulders

  • Legs (for that sun-kissed sheen)

  • Arms and hands

Use gentle upward strokes to massage it in, allowing it to melt beautifully into your buttered skin.

🥥 Pro Tip: Glow Without the Grease

Worried about feeling greasy in the summer heat?
Here’s what we recommend:

  • Use a small amount of butter on humid days

  • Stick to lightweight oils like coconut or jojoba

  • Layer in thin, even applications—a little goes a long way!

🔁 When to Layer

This combo isn’t just for special occasions. Here’s when to treat your skin to the butter + oil routine:

  • After the shower (daily if you can!)

  • Before heading out in the sun

  • Post-beach day to soothe and replenish

  • Date night glow-up moments

💬 What Our Coconut Girls Say:

“I layered the butter and oil before going to a pool party and got so many compliments on my glow!”
– Nia, NC

“This combo saved my skin after vacation. No peeling, just glow.”
– Jas, FL

🛍️ Your Glow Starts Here

Layering your skincare isn’t just a step—it’s a ritual. And with Coco Skin Therapy, it’s a vibe. Our body butters and oils are handmade, coconut-based, and designed to keep your skin deeply hydrated while smelling like a tropical getaway.

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