8 Best Body Oils for Soft, Supple Skin and a Touch of Shine
Body oils are gaining popularity for their ability to provide nourishment and a luminous glow to the skin. Experts highlight that these oils are often 100% oil, making them effective moisturizers without heavy preservatives. Vogue has curated a list of the best body oils, each catering to different skin needs and preferences.
- ▪Body oils deliver nourishment and anti-aging benefits while providing a glistening appearance.
- ▪Vogue's list includes oils for various needs, such as firming, sensitive skin, and shimmer.
- ▪Experts emphasize that body oils are typically pure oils without added water, enhancing their moisturizing properties.
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BeautyWant Soft, Supple Skin? These Body Oils Deliver That and MoreBy Jenny Berg and Conçetta CiarloMay 27, 2026Photo courtesy of Cyklar, Tom Ford Beauty, Costa Brazil, NuxeSave StorySave this storySave StorySave this storyWhen the weather (or the occasion) calls for bearing a little skin, body oils are ready to deliver not only unmatched glisten and gleam, but nourishment with anti-aging benefits to boot. “Oils are the purest form of moisturizer, in a sense, because they do not require a lot of preservatives to maintain their shelf life,” says Alicia Zalka, MD, board-certified dermatologist and associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University. “Typically, body oils are 100% oil, with no water added.” Then, of course, there’s the purely aesthetic benefits.
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