Body Oil vs Lotion

Do you put body oil or lotion on first?

Questions like do you put body oil or lotion on first, does body oil or lotion go first, and should I use body oil or lotion first are extremely common.

General guideline:

Lotion hydrates. Oil seals.

Applying lotion first allows water-based hydration to enter the skin, while oil applied afterward locks it in.

How to layer body oil and lotion

If you’re unsure how to layer body oil and lotion, try one of these methods:

Option A — Lotion → Oil (most common)
Option B — Oil → Lotion (for extra dryness)

Any variation of do I put body oil or lotion first or should I put body oil or lotion on first depends on personal preference and product texture.