Product Review: Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter

Fall is a time where I annually begin to amp up my bodycare game, and testing out and revisiting luscious body creams is always an area of particular interest. Though I struggle with very dry skin year-round. the cold, dry weather that autumn rushes in can bring this tendency to new levels. So if you too are also looking for a lovely body butter to indulge in to help your skin be more cool weather-resilient, I recommend checking out Josie Maran's Whpped Argan Oil Body Butter-- one of my most tried and true body creams of all time.

The Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter, along with the entire line of Josie Maran Cosmetics, has its roots steeped in the magical, transformative ingredient of argan oil. Brand founder, former model Josie Maran, found out about this oil, which comes from a nut from trees that only grow in the deserts of Morocco. Women and men there have been using this single ingredient as an anti-aging elixir and powerful moisturizer to protect their skin from the extreme conditions of a desert climate. Argan oil is the richest known source of essential fatty acids, which help plump the skin, preserve its elasticity, and give it a comfortable, cushiony feel. Josie Maran has found ways to harness this oil and infuse into her whole collection of products, which encompasses both skincare, bodycare, makeup, and even some fragrances. But nowhere has the power of argan oil been put to better use than in her body butters.

These butters, while looking just like every other body butter in a tub, are about the lightest weight,most decadent creams I have ever used. Literally, the texture feels like an airy whipped cream, and nothing can feel more refreshingly indulgent after a bath or shower than that. Yet, that lightweight and airy texture does not mean that it will skimp of the hydration. Within only about a week of consistent use, my skin feels and looks smoother, firmer, and no longer has as much of the ashy tone to it that is a tell-tale sign of dehydration. As a matter of fact, my skin actually has a glow to it, not coming from any glimmer or shimmer from the body butter, but from the fact that my skin is finally soaking up the emollients and nutrients it has craved for so long. Any itchiness I may be experiencing too is calmed very quickly by this product and it has never given me any bumps or clogged pores, in spite of argan oil being such an effective moisturizer.

The Whipped Argan Oil Body Butter comes in a variety of scent options and is also available in unscented if fragrance is not your preference. The scents used in the body butter, though, are completely natural with no synthetic fragrance compounds or preservatives used, and the scents are all also extremely mild. So if you plan to put on another fragrance after using one of the scented body butters, you won’t have to worry about the two scents competing. Josie Maran also frequently brings out collections of limited edition fragrances of her body butters that are available seasonally or are exclusively made for any one of the retailers the brand is sold at. From the current permanent collection, though, my personal favorite is the Vanilla Apricot, a juicy fruity vanilla scent, available at most places where Josie Maran is sold, including QVC, Sephora, and JosieMaranCosmetics.com. On her official website, I notice also at the time of this review she also has her Sweet Cranberry scent available that she often brings back for both Fall and in her Christmas collections. This is a refreshing sour-sweet true cranberry smell that I just love,

If your skin is need of quenching, moisturizing goodness but without the greasiness of many other heavy-duty body creams, then I would say to definitely give the Josie Maran Argan Body Butters a look. Currently, these retail for $36 USD for an 8 oz jar at Sephora and the official website of Josie Maran Cosmetics. I also recommend checking out QVC for deals on more scent options and also larger sizes.