Best Body Oil For Achieving Radiant Skin

Want skin that literally radiates from within? You need body oil. Unlike lotion, body oil is used to deeply hydrate and nourish skin—usually with plant botanicals and seed oils that help balance skin’s natural moisture levels, increase skin health, and give your body an all-over glow.

Beautiful skin is accessible all year long if you have skin-quenching body oil and know how to use it. The body oils we love at RMS Beauty are all formulated with the cleanest, greenest, and most skin-beneficial ingredients available. We’ll tell you how to use them to uncover the softest, healthiest skin possible.

Are Body Oils Good for Your Skin?

If you grew up in the eighties or nineties, the term “body oil” probably conjures up pictures of baby oil slathered on your skin before you sat in the sun. Baby oil is made up of mineral oil, a petrolatum product.

In the U.S., not all petrolatum products are refined, which means they can contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These dangerous chemicals are carcinogens and don’t deserve any real estate on your body.

Thankfully, body oils have evolved. Still, some on the market are packed with ingredients you don’t want or need near your skin. Let’s look at the benefits of body oils and which ones get our highest marks based on purity of ingredients, effectiveness, and skin benefit.

What Are the Benefits of Body Oils?

Your skin makes its own hydrating, protective oil called sebum. It keeps your skin moisturized, protected, and resilient. But dryness or dehydration can trigger your sebaceous glands to overproduce oil—leading to clogged pores and breakouts.

A high-quality body oil helps regulate moisture naturally by deeply hydrating the skin and supporting balanced sebum production.

Here’s what the right body oil can do:

• Moisturization
  Ingredients like jojoba oil absorb quickly and mimic the skin’s natural oils. Coconut oil, packed with vitamin E and fatty acids, adds deep hydration and locks it in.
  
  

• Shine
  Unlike some lotions that leave behind a waxy residue, body oil leaves a dry sheen that looks naturally radiant and never greasy.
  
  

• Nourishment
  The best body oils don’t just hydrate—they treat. Look for formulas packed with plant-based ingredients that firm, brighten, and protect with antioxidant power.
  
  

What Is the Best Body Oil?

Our pick? The RMS Beauty Kakadu Beauty Oil.

Kakadu Beauty Oil (Face + Body)

Our cult-favorite RMS Beauty Oil has been reimagined as Kakadu Beauty Oil—a new, innovative formula created by Rose-Marie Swift using cutting-edge skin-loving ingredients.

This luxurious, light-but-super-concentrated oil does it all:

• Balances skin and boosts radiance
  
  

• Improves texture and elasticity
  
  

• Hydrates for a glowing finish
  
  

• Preps the skin beautifully for makeup
  
  

At the heart of the formula is Kakadu Plum Seed Oil—a potent, natural, and stable source of Vitamin C that visibly plumps, brightens, and reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Other powerhouse ingredients include:

• Wildcrafted Buriti Oil – Rich in beta-carotene and vitamin E, helps nourish and improve skin elasticity
  
  

• Organic Adaptogenic Herbal Blend – Infused in golden jojoba oil, this proprietary mix (including turmeric, horsetail, and calendula) calms, protects, and deeply hydrates
  
  

Certified Kind to Biome®, this formula supports a healthy skin microbiome and has been scientifically tested to be:

• Skin microbiome-gentle
  
  

• Neutral to the skin barrier
  
  

• Non-disruptive to beneficial skin flora
  
  

How to Use:
Apply 2–3 drops to clean, damp skin after a shower. Gently massage into face, neck, and chest with circular motions. Use daily—morning or night—to hydrate and prep for the day ahead or replenish overnight.

Rose-Marie’s Tip:
“Mix a couple of drops with UnCoverup Concealer for an all-over tinted moisturizer effect.”

Other Oils Worth Knowing

Here’s how other popular oils compare:

• Biossance Squalane Oil – Hydrating, single-ingredient formula with clean sourcing, but lacks additional skin-targeting botanicals.
  
  

• Glossier Body Hero Oil Mist – Absorbs quickly but contains undisclosed synthetic fragrance.
  
  

• Nivea Nourishing Body Oil – Lists avocado and macadamia oils, but includes synthetic fillers and fragrance.
  
  

• Tom Ford Shimmering Body Oil – Luxurious feel but includes alcohol and potential nano-particles from shimmer ingredients.
  
  

• KORA Organics Glow Body Oil – Made with organic oils and extracts, but contains essential oils that may not work for sensitive skin.
  
  

• Diptyque Satin Oil – Multi-use blend with botanical oils, but fragrance and alcohol content raise concerns for daily skin health.
  
  

Can I Use Body Oil Every Day?

Absolutely. Daily use is the key to radiant, healthy skin. The best time to apply is post-shower—when skin is still damp—to lock in hydration and boost absorption.

Will Body Oil Break Me Out?

Our Kakadu Beauty Oil is formulated with microbiome-safe, non-comedogenic ingredients that work with your skin—not against it. Sensitive or acne-prone? Always patch test first, but know that skin may experience a short "purge" period before rebalancing and glowing.

The Bottom Line

When it comes to body oil, not all formulas are created equal. The RMS Beauty Kakadu Beauty Oil is more than a hydrator—it’s your daily skin treatment. With microbiome-certified ingredients, powerful botanicals, and real results, it delivers hydration, radiance, and protection in one effortless step.

Lightweight. Plant-powered. Glow guaranteed.

Sources:

Petrolatum, petroleum jelly - Safe Cosmetics 

Sebaceous gland lipids|NCBI 

Antimicrobial effects of virgin coconut oil and its medium-chain fatty acids on Clostridium difficile|NCBI 

EWG Skin Deep® | What is TIN OXIDE