Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil for dry skin
Theobroma Cacao Butter
Vitamin E
Argan Oil
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Cetesomate-E Complex
Average
- HighDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for dry skin; other products fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your dry skin as canola oil and argania spinosa kernel oil provide essential hydration and improve skin elasticity. Sesamum indicum seed oil further supports this by offering emollient action, which is beneficial for dry or flaky skin.
- The product's formulation is safe for your dry skin, as it contains no harsh or irritating ingredients.
- While the product offers general skincare benefits like hydration, its specific ingredients are not optimized to address the flakiness associated with your dry skin.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 25.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users consistently praise this oil as a "dry oil" that absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue, making it a favorite for treating dry, ash, or aging skin.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “skin drinks it up”
- “healed my dry patches”
- “woke up glowing”
- “softest my skin has been”
Fades marks Often Mentioned
- “stretch marks are lighter”
- “acne scars faded significantly”
- “evened out my skin tone”
Fast absorption Often Mentioned
- “not greasy at all”
- “absorbs instantly”
- “can get dressed right away”
- “lightweight texture”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “smells like summer”
- “delicious cocoa scent”
- “light and pleasant”
- “smells like chocolate”
Value for money Sometimes Noted
- “better than expensive brands”
- “great price”
- “bottle lasts forever”
- “affordable luxury”
Old scars ineffective Sometimes Noted
- “didn't change old marks”
- “no difference after months”
- “only works on new scars”
- “moisturizing but didn't fade marks”
Scent sensitivity Sometimes Noted
- “smell is overpowering”
- “too much rose scent”
- “gave me a headache”
- “smells like potpourri”
Facial breakouts Rarely Noted
- “caused whiteheads”
- “broke me out”
- “clogged my pores”
- “too heavy for my face”
Messy packaging Rarely Noted
- “bottle leaks”
- “pump is messy”
- “oil gets everywhere”
- “cap doesn't stay on”
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Questions and answers
How well does Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil work for dry skin?
Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil works moderately well for dry skin, as its oils provide essential hydration and keep the skin soft. However, this skin type needs products with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to properly target flakiness and give maximum moisture.
Which ingredients make this body oil a good fit for dry skin?
Canola oil and argan oil make this body oil a good fit by providing essential hydration and improving elasticity. Sesamum indicum seed oil also supports this skin type by softening dry areas. Dry skin of this type needs moisture-retaining ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin for maximum hydration and barrier support.
What does Cocoa Butter do for dry skin?
Cocoa butter is a rich moisturizer that helps soften dry skin and keep it smooth by locking in moisture. Because it is a poor fit for very dry skin on its own, this skin type needs products that combine rich moisturizers with soothing ingredients to stay comfortable.
What does Vitamin E do for dry skin?
Vitamin E helps dry skin feel softer and smoother by increasing moisture, keeping hydration locked in, and improving overall skin barrier function. It may also calm redness and reduce roughness over time with regular use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does it go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil works well as a moisturizer step in your routine for dry skin. It helps add hydration and is safe to use, though dry skin generally needs rich ingredients and targeted hydrators to better soothe stubborn flakiness.
Can I use this body oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this body oil with retinol by applying the retinol first and following with the oil to help seal in moisture. This routine is unlikely to cause irritation since the formula is safe for dry skin, though dry skin requires products with ingredients specifically targeted to soothe flakiness.
How often should I use it?
Palmer's Skin Therapy Oil works well for daily hydration on dry skin. To properly care for dry skin, this type of product needs rich nourishing butters and natural oils that deeply soften flaky areas.
Can this body oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This body oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin, as its formulation is safe and contains no harsh or irritating ingredients. Facial breakouts are also rarely reported by reviewers.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (linalool, citronellol, coumarin, and geraniol).
What the research says
Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014A single application of a sterol-enriched fraction from canola oil significantly reduced visible signs of irritation and transepidermal water loss compared to water in SLS-irritated skin of 21 healthy subjects.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1996Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016Topical application of sesame oil combined with standard care significantly reduced infusion-related phlebitis in adults compared to a control condition, with a risk ratio of 0.54.
Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2025Sesamol loaded silver nanoparticles gel showed a twofold increase in skin permeation and higher antioxidant activity compared to conventional formulations, demonstrating potential for topical wound healing delivery.
Current Pharmaceutical Design, 2024Treatment with moderately ozonated sesame oil accelerates cutaneous wound closure and enhances cell response, angiogenesis, and VEGF and cyclin D1 expression in SKH1 mice compared to oil with lower or higher peroxide values and controls.
Wound Repair and Regeneration, 2011
Why other products fit dry skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Nanoemulsions containing Macadamia integrifolia seed oil successfully enhanced skin hydration and reduced wrinkles in human volunteers, outperforming conventional emulsions in skin hydration enhancement.
Nanomaterials, 2024A formulation containing glycerol (5%) and xylitol (5%) applied twice daily for 14 days increased skin hydration, filaggrin protein quantity, interdigitation index, and biomechanical properties, and decreased transepidermal water loss compared to untreated and vehicle-treated skin in twelve volunteers with dry skin.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 2017
Ingredients
Canola Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dimethicone, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Linalool, Citronellol, Coumarin, Geraniol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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