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Essential body oil to keep the skin soft even in summer, which oil is best to maintain moisture?
Sandy Verma | March 13, 2026 12:24 AM CST

Body oil becomes Bengali’s absolute companion in winter. Body oil can be applied all over the body before bathing or after bathing to keep the skin moisturized for a long time. But when summer comes, body oil days are over! Even if the heat rises, the whole body feels sticky due to sweat. Applying oil on the body in such a situation increases discomfort instead of relief. But does that mean summer skin roughness goes away?

Absolutely not! Rather, after the sweat and dust of the whole day, after bathing and wiping the body at the end of the day, it can be seen that the skin is getting duller day by day. Increasing dryness. It looks like the body has aged a lot in a short time! But what can be done? Experts say, body oil is needed to keep the skin ‘moisturized’ even in summer!

Many people turn to gel-based moisturizers or body milks instead of oils. But let’s not forget that the need for oil is not only to maintain the softness of the skin. Massaging oil on the body in a proper manner improves blood circulation.

Body oil is needed to keep the skin ‘moisturized’ even in summer!

Some people apply oil regardless of winter, summer or monsoon. The fact that their skin is fresh throughout the year can be understood. However, if you want to apply oil in summer, you should choose the right oil based on its quality and not just any oil.

Almond Oil – Nuts full of quality. Contains vitamin A, vitamin E, retinol and omega three fatty acids. Almond oil softens the skin, ‘locking’ moisture into the skin. This oil can restore the lost shine in a short time. But compared to sticky peanut oil. If desired, it can be diluted with coconut or jojoba oil before applying to the skin.

Sandalwood Oil – Sandalwood oil is used in aromatherapy. Because it has a natural aroma that calms the nerves. This oil is anti-inflammatory, i.e. relieves inflammation. Moreover, it has anti-microbial properties, which prevent infection easily if applied regularly. Sandalwood oil can be mixed with 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and massaged on the skin.

body oil essential skincare in summers too
Coconut oil keeps the skin soft and supple.

Coconut Oil – Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, coconut oil can’t be compared to anything else! This oil is not sticky at all. Can remove roughness in a short period of time. After massaging coconut oil on the body, leave it for some time. Then take a bath in lukewarm water. The skin will be soft, the beauty will be intact.

Face oil loses its relevance in the crowd of various types of modern marketed cosmetic products. Many people turn to gel-based moisturizers or body milks instead of oils. But let’s not forget that the need for oil is not only to maintain the softness of the skin. Massaging oil on the body in a proper manner improves blood circulation. Fatigue is removed. The body feels refreshed from within.

Nowadays many people spend most of the day in front of AC at work. Staying this way for too long can lead to long-term dullness on the skin, which can only be prevented by proper oil massage! Not just temporary roughness, oil massage can also reduce long-term wrinkles. Skin regains youth.


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