Few beauty products are as luxurious as body oil. For starters, it feels like it was practically made for indulging, not just in a nice formulation but also in a TLC for your skin. (After all, nothing gives skin a healthy glow and smooth, velvety feel quite like oil.)

Plus, not only does body oil tend to be more nutrient-dense than other body-care formulations — since it’s not diluted with water — but it also doesn’t require preservatives. We’ve gotten a ton of requests for a body-care product over the years, which is why we’re so thrilled to share that the NakedPoppy Radiance Body Oil has just arrived.

As you might already know, our inaugural skincare product launch was the best-selling Revitalize Organic Facial Oil — so, who better to create the body oil than that original formulator? (By the way, she creates them in small, fresh batches, which we then pick up locally.)

With our roots in mind, we wanted our body oil to reflect our top-rated facial oil. Since the latter has bergamot essential oil as its scent, as it reminded our founder Jaleh of her childhood in Iran, bergamot was a given for the body oil, too. Our initial choice was to pair it with lavender — a ubiquitous scent in body products — but our formulator had the idea to slip in a vial with a highly unusual, under-the-radar essential oil when sending over our final (or so we thought) test batch.

The unexpected oil was from organic ginger, processed in a unique way and leading to an amazing scent combination with the bergamot that took our breath away. Stunned, we did blind tests on dozens of people — and the ginger notes beat the lavender hands down. People described it as “spectacular” “uplifting” and “calming,” making it our clear winner. That’s as serendipitous as it gets.

While the aromatherapeutic aspect of the NakedPoppy Radiance Body Oil certainly makes for a calming moment of self-care, it’s infused with other botanical oils and squalene to make it deeply nourishing for skin, too. Together, they impart radiance and moisture, making for smooth, soft, and supple skin from head to toe. And with winter ahead of us, that feels like fate.

Squalene is the star, and for good reason: It’s naturally found in the skin barrier, where it helps skin retain moisture and maintains elasticity. Rich in omega-9 fatty acids, this versatile molecule is able to limit moisture loss without clogging pores, reduce the appearance of redness and irritation, and even offer powerful antioxidant benefits. While squalene can be derived from not-so-clean (nor animal-friendly) sources, such as shark liver, ours hails from a family-owned and -operated olive farm in Spain.

Alongside squalene is jojoba oil, which forms a light, protective film on the skin to help minimize water loss and regulate sebum production; ours is organically grown and processed in the Peruvian Andes. Then, there’s the sesame oil. Packed with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, not to mention vitamin E, it boosts skin elasticity and deeply moisturizes skin. It’s sourced from a farm in Mexico, where it’s been gently refined to remove the telltale scent while maintaining its many skincare perks.

The bulk of the oils in the NakedPoppy Radiance Body Oil is organic, too, making for a formula that’s overall 89% organic. And, since they have the same fatty acids that mimic the natural components in our skin, the body oil effortlessly keeps skin smooth and soft — without getting greasy or leaving behind a residue. Instead, it leaves skin feeling comfortable and protected, making it a must-have year-round, but especially in the winter months.

Whether to get or to give for the holiday season, the NakedPoppy Radiance Body Oil is a treat for the body and the senses alike — and a thoughtful way to thank your body for working as hard as it does. We’re currently working with limited stock, so get yours while you can. We hope you love it as much as we do.

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