Fragrances can cause skin irritation, so you should not use them on skin that is already damaged. Check the label to make sure that the body butter you plan to use is fragrance free.  For stretch marks, look for a blend that contains vitamin E and a blend of butters, such as shea or cocoa butter. For eczema or psoriasis, look for a blend that contains jojoba oil. Ucuuba butter also works well for skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and skin irritation. Opt for pumpkin seed butter if you'd like to treat dry, irritated skin and wrinkles. Look for kokum butter if you want to treat sunburn. Body butter is great for helping your skin heal! The typical ingredients used in body butter, such as shea butter or cocoa butter, are traditional skin treatments in some cultures. It’s a rich moisturizer that can nourish your skin.  For example, body butter can help with eczema, psoriasis, chapped skin, and sunburn. Don't use body butter to treat skin that is bleeding. Ask your doctor before using body butter to treat a medical condition. The body butter could make these conditions worse. Keep in mind that body butter can clog your pores, so you may aggravate the condition. Instead, choose products formulated to treat these conditions. If you have a rash, it's best to see a doctor. You can apply more body butter if necessary, but it’s best to work in small amounts so that your skin doesn’t feel greasy. It takes longer for body butter to soak into your body, as compared with other lotions. It only takes a few seconds for the body butter to melt. The natural warmth from your body is enough to turn it into a liquid. You can also melt it in the palm of your hand, if you prefer. Put the body butter only on the skin you're treating. Rub it into your skin using firm, circular motions. It may feel greasy at first, but it will soak into your skin. If necessary, apply more lotion until the entire affected area is treated. It will take a little longer to dry than other treatment creams. You’ll know it’s dry when it doesn’t feel greasy.  After it’s dry, you can continue about your day as usual. It’s okay to cover the area with clothing. You can apply more body butter throughout the day, as desired. Just keep in mind that your skin may feel greasy if you apply too much.

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Choose an unscented body butter. Treat cracked skin, wounds, irritation, and stretch marks. Avoid using body butter to treat conditions like acne or a rash. Scoop out a pea-sized amount of body butter with your fingers. Rub the body butter between your fingers to melt it. Work the body butter into the affected skin. Wait a few minutes for it to dry.