Natural Body Oil for Dry Skin & Massage

Natural Body Oil for Dry Skin & Massage

A body oil nourishes dry skin and is used for Abhyanga, the Ayurvedic ritual of oil massage. Urban Veda body oils come in four versions: Soothing for dry skin, Radiance for dull skin, Reviving Firming for mature skin and Purifying for deep tissue and lymphatic massage.

Vegan and cruelty-free.

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How to Use Body Oil: The Abhyanga Ritual

  1. Roll the bottle between your palms to lightly warm the oil.
  2. Dispense 4 to 5 pumps, rub between your palms and inhale the aromatherapy oils.
  3. Starting at your hands and feet, massage for 5 to 15 minutes, using long strokes along your limbs towards your heart and circular motions over joints, torso and chest.
  4. Allow to absorb before dressing or bathing.

Body Oil for Dry Skin

The Soothing Body Oil is a deeply nourishing body oil for dry skin, enriched with sandalwood and botanical oils to help calm, soften and restore skin comfort. It is lightweight and absorbs easily.

Body Oil for Dull Skin

The Radiance Body Oil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing body oil for dry, dull skin, with turmeric and botanical oils to help nourish, smooth and enhance natural glow.

Firming Body Oil for Mature Skin

The Reviving Firming Body Oil is enriched with Damask rose, rose geranium and rose flower oils to help improve skin tone, elasticity and smoothness, with kahai oil, shatavari and vitamin E.

Massage Oil for Deep Tissue and Lymphatic Massage

The Purifying Body Oil is an energising aromatherapy body oil designed for deep tissue and lymphatic massage. The lightweight, non-greasy formula gives a smooth glide for effective massage.

Body Oil or Body Lotion?

Oil nourishes more deeply and suits massage, while a body lotion absorbs quickly for everyday hydration. Many people use both: oil first, then lotion. A Silky Skin Bundle pairs a lotion and oil from one range.

Body oil FAQs

How do you use body oil?

Warm the oil between your palms, then massage into skin using long strokes along your limbs towards your heart and circular motions over joints. Allow to absorb before dressing.

When should I apply body oil?

After your shower or bath, while your skin is still warm, so it absorbs better. You can also use it for a full Abhyanga self-massage.

Which body oil is best for dry skin?

The Soothing Body Oil, with sandalwood and botanical oils to help calm, soften and restore skin comfort.

What is Abhyanga?

Abhyanga is the Ayurvedic ritual of oil-based massage, practised to condition skin, encourage easy movement and calm a busy mind.

Which body oil is best for my skin?

Choose Soothing for dry skin, Radiance for dull skin, Reviving Firming for mature skin, or Purifying for deep tissue and lymphatic massage.

Is Urban Veda body oil greasy?

Our body oils are lightweight and absorb easily, so they leave skin soft rather than greasy.

Can I use a body oil and a body lotion together?

Yes. Apply the oil to damp skin first, then layer your body lotion over the top for longer lasting moisture.

Are Urban Veda body oils vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. All our body oils are vegan and cruelty-free, made with botanical extracts inspired by Ayurvedic tradition.