5 Of The Best All Natural Body Oils For Summer

All Natural Body Oil: What It Is, Why It Works, and How to Choose the Best One for Your Skin

Natural body oil has quietly become a staple in modern skincare routines, not as a trend but as a return to something simpler. Long before lotions were emulsified and fragranced, plant oils were used to protect, nourish, and soften the skin. Today, as more people seek clean beauty and ingredient transparency, natural body oils are once again taking center stage.

What Are the Benefits of Using All Natural Body Oil?

Natural body oil supports the skin in multiple ways, which is why it’s often recommended by dermatologists for dry, sensitive, or compromised skin.

First, all natural oils help strengthen the skin barrier. Fatty acids and antioxidants found in plant oils reduce moisture loss and protect against environmental stressors. This is particularly helpful during colder months or in dry climates.

Second, many all natural body oils provide anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. Oils like calendula, rosehip, and chamomile are known for calming irritation, making them suitable for sensitive or eczema-prone skin.

Finally, all natural body oil improves skin texture and elasticity over time. Regular use can leave skin visibly smoother and more supple without the heavy residue associated with traditional creams.

Golden Secrets

Golden Secrets offers some of the most luxurious, organic, holistic body treatments we have found on the market – it’s a firm favorite for the REV team!

We particularly love their Goddess Shaping natural body oil, which is a high vibrational, aromatic, full-body nectar composed to prevent and correct the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite. Stimulates circulation to aid in proper metabolic function, detoxifying both the physical & mental body, strengthening the skin, and relieving mental fatigue and emotional stresses caused by lack of self-love. This is your spirit + body armor to protect you throughout your day.

Be Here Farm + Nature's Restorative Body Serum

If you’ve accidentally gotten a bit too much sun, the Be Here Farm + Nature’s Restorative Body Serum is the perfect oil to have on hand. It is blend of of wild st john’s wort, chamomile, and stinging nettle, which are all age-old remedies for any troubled skin. The serum also contains the farm’s own lavender essential oil, which works wonders for burns. Make sure to apply this oil on damp skin, so that a little goes a long way!

Umm Skincare

Experience the world’s first transformative, mindful bath and body care capsule collection. A luxury that comes to you, transcending treatment rooms to the comfort of your home. UMM’s Ayurvedic skincare products draw from the powerful rituals of Ayurveda. They are reimagined for busy city life and crafted for all genders. UMM goes beyond regular luxury body care. It focuses on all aspects of skin health. Learn more about Ayurvedic skincare here.

Wilder's Natural Body Oils

This is one of the favorite lines we stock here at REV due to the fact that all these items are formulated by founder Rachel Landon! Golden Grapeseed oil blends synergistically with the healing constituents of Sea Buckthorn and the protective powers of Wilder’s unique 42 day double infused Sencha Green Tea oil. This soothing blend breathes new vitality into the skin, especially if damaged by environmental factors such as central heating or the sun, restoring the body and mind with the earthy and uplifting notes of Bergamot and Vetiver. Suitable for all skin types.

Summer Solace Tallow

Soft, buttery, and deeply nourishing, Pure Unscented Tallow Balm with Regenerative Tallow® and estate-grown extra virgin olive oil from Seka Hills in Capay Valley, California, is your all-purpose moisturizer for the whole family. Free of essential oils and synthetic additives, this fragrance-free balm delivers rich, ancestral care for sensitive skin, from newborns to elders.

FAQ: All Natural Body Oil

What does all natural body oil do for skin?

All natural body oil seals in moisture, strengthens the skin barrier, and improves softness and elasticity using plant-based ingredients.

Can all natural body oil replace body lotion?

Yes, for many people natural body oil can replace lotion, especially when applied to damp skin. Some prefer to layer both for extra hydration.

Is all natural body oil good for sensitive skin?

All natural body oils with simple, fragrance-free formulations are often well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

When should you apply all natural body oil?

The best time to apply natural body oil is immediately after bathing or taking a shower, while skin is still slightly damp. But as a team we always love to put body oils on after a day spent in the sun or in the water, adding to the experience of being in nature and celebrating plant based ingredients!