As Harmattan approaches, bringing its dry winds and cooler temperatures, your skin is probably starting to sound the alarm for moisture—and body butter is the rescue your skin has been waiting for. While lotion might do the trick most of the year, this season calls for something heavier, more nourishing, and long-lasting.
Enter body butter, the MVP in your skincare to survive Harmattan! What makes body butter so great? It’s packed with rich ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter, and oils that seal in moisture and create a protective layer on your skin. Think of it as a cosy blanket for your skin, keeping it soft, smooth, and hydrated all day, no matter how dry the air gets.
Here’s why you need it in your life this Harmattan:
A dry skin saviour
The wind and dust of Harmattan are notorious for sucking the moisture right out of your skin, leaving you flaky and ashy. A good body butter locks in hydration and gives your skin that rich, healthy glow, preventing it from looking like you’ve just walked through a desert storm.
Soothes and heals
Body butter is here to calm things down if your skin is prone to cracking, itching, or irritation during Harmattan. Ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil are known for their soothing and healing properties, helping to repair damaged skin while keeping it soft and supple.
Long-lasting protection
Unlike lighter lotions that seem to disappear minutes after you apply them, body butter stays on. It’s thicker and more emollient, creating a long-lasting barrier between your skin and the harsh environment. You won’t have to keep reapplying throughout the day—it’s that good!
Smells amazing
Let’s be honest—no one minds smelling like a tropical vacation while Harmattan is doing its best to make you feel like you’re in a dust bowl. Body butter has delicious scents that linger on your skin all day, so you’ll feel pampered and refreshed.
Perfect for self-care
There’s something luxurious about slathering on body butter after a warm shower, especially when it’s cold outside. It’s an easy way to add self-care to your day, making your skin feel pampered and protected from the harsh elements.
Where to Buy Body Butters in Nigeria
Arami Essentials
A Nigerian brand focused on simple and natural skincare, Arami Essentials has a Glow Essentials Set that includes Ivory Body Butter. Made from shea butter and coconut oil, this is perfect for the season. You can buy directly from their website or select stockists across the country.
ORÍKÌ Nigeria
If you’re after premium skincare, ORÍKÌ offers a selection of luxurious body butter enriched with shea butter and essential oils. Their products are available in Lagos at their stores and spa locations and online for delivery.
Body and Saal
Focuses on organic and natural skincare, Body and Saal offers a variety of nourishing body butters that are perfect for the Harmattan season. The butter is packed with rich ingredients to keep your skin hydrated and smooth and is available online and through select vendors in Lagos.
So, before the Harmattan winds swoop in and leave you high and dry. Grab your favourite body butter like it’s your skin’s secret weapon. Trust me, your skin will be sending you thank-you notes!
