THE BODY SHOP Olive Body Butter

Rich Olive Body Butter with Shea and Babassu for Very Dry Skin

The Body Shop Olive Body Butter is a thick, balm-textured body moisturiser built around olive oil, shea butter and babassu oil, with glycerin for added hydration. The brand positions it for very dry skin that wants a richer, more occlusive finish than a standard body lotion.

Why Choose It?

• Triple butter base: Shea butter, cocoa butter and babassu oil build a dense, scoopable texture that helps slow moisture loss from very dry skin.
• Olive oil emollient: Olive fruit oil is the headline conditioning oil, softening rough areas like elbows, knees and shins.
• Glycerin for balance: Glycerin draws water into the upper skin layers so the finish stays soft instead of feeling purely occlusive.
• Non-sticky finish: Despite the thick consistency, the brand describes the formula as non-sticky and non-greasy once massaged in.

Best For

Very dry body skin that needs a richer step than a standard lotion — especially elbows, knees and shins. The formula is fragranced, so better suited to skin that tolerates scented body care.

Use after showering, on towel-dry skin, as the moisturising step. For the full ritual, pair with a matching The Body Shop Olive body wash first, then seal the moisture in with this butter.

• Scoop a small amount with clean, dry fingers.
• Warm the butter briefly between the palms to soften it.
• Massage over the body, focusing on drier areas like elbows, knees and shins.
• Let it absorb for a moment before getting dressed to avoid transfer to clothing.

Tips

• Apply on slightly damp skin straight after a shower to help lock in surface moisture.
• For very dry patches, use a thicker layer at night so the butter has time to work undisturbed.
• The formula is scented — patch test on the inner forearm first if your skin is reactive to fragranced body care.