Body Moisturising Creams

FAQ

Q) What does a body moisturiser actually do for skin?

A) Body moisturisers work through three mechanisms. Occlusives (waxes, butters) form a barrier on the skin surface that slows moisture evaporation. Emollients (plant oils) fill the spaces between skin cells, improving smoothness and flexibility. Humectants (glycerin, aloe vera) draw moisture from the air or deeper skin layers into the upper skin layer. A well-formulated body cream uses all three — which is why a good natural cream feels different from a basic mineral oil lotion. The Nature Masons body creams use shea butter and kokum butter as occlusives/emollients, plant oils (sweet almond, jojoba) as emollients, and glycerin as a humectant — along with specific botanical extracts targeting different skin concerns. All four variants available at thenaturemasons.com at ₹850.

Q) When is the best time to apply body moisturiser — before or after a shower?

A) After a shower, while skin is still slightly damp — within 2–3 minutes of toweldrying. Damp skin absorbs moisturiser more effectively because the water on the skin's surface provides hydration for the humectant ingredients to lock in. Applying cream to completely dry skin is still beneficial but less efficient. In India's varied climate — dry and cold in winter, humid and hot in summer — adjust the amount used seasonally: more in winter when air is drier, less in peak monsoon when ambient humidity provides passive moisture. The Nature Masons Centella Seabuckthorn cream is fragrance-free for sensitive skin; the Lavender Calendula, Shea Vanilla Orange, and Kokum Aloe Rose offer different scent profiles for different preferences. Available at thenaturemasons.com.

Q) Which Nature Masons body cream is right for my skin type?

A) Four variants for four different priorities. Centella Seabuckthorn (₹850): fragrance-free, essential oil-free, for sensitive, reactive, or eczema-prone skin — the gentlest option in the range. Lavender Calendula (₹850): soothing and calming, for normal skin with occasional irritation or redness, and for everyday use with a gentle lavender scent. Shea Vanilla Orange (₹850): rich and deeply moisturising, for dry skin, best in winter or for anyone who prefers an indulgent warm-scented daily cream. Kokum Aloe Rose (₹850): lighter texture using noncomedogenic kokum butter and aloe vera, appropriate for normal to oily skin and year-round use in humid coastal climates. All available at thenaturemasons.com with delivery across India.

Q) Is a natural body cream better than a regular moisturising lotion for Indian skin?

A) It depends on the formulation rather than the "natural" label. What makes The Nature Masons body creams effective for Indian skin specifically is that Jennifer Parras has formulated them with actives relevant to Indian skin concerns: centella asiatica for inflammation and barrier repair (relevant across Indian skin types), kokum butter — indigenous to India's Western Ghats — for deep noncomedogenic moisturisation, seabuckthorn for antioxidant support against UV and pollution damage, and licorice extract for an even skin tone. These are not generic "natural" claims — they are specific actives at functional concentrations, formulated by a certified formulator in Goa. Visit thenaturemasons.com for the full range.