Collection: Lotions & Butters

Moisturizing your body helps replace the moisture and lipids skin loses through showering, dry weather and everyday exposure. But how much nourishment your skin needs — and how you want it to feel — determines which texture is right for you.

From lightweight lotions for everyday hydration to rich butters for persistent dryness, our body moisturizers make it easy to adapt your routine to your skin and the season.

Body lotion or body butter?

Body lotions have a lighter, more fluid texture that spreads easily and absorbs quickly, making them ideal for daily, all-over moisturizing. Reach for a lotion when you want hydration without a rich or heavy feel, especially during warmer months or when getting dressed straight after application.

Body butters are thicker and richer, with a higher concentration of nourishing oils and butters. They are particularly suited to very dry skin and areas such as elbows, knees and legs that need extra softness. Their richer texture also makes them a great choice during colder weather or as an intensive evening treatment.

And what about a body soufflé?

A body soufflé sits somewhere between skincare and indulgence. Its whipped, creamy texture delivers generous nourishment with a softer, more cushiony feel than a traditional body butter.

Our donkey milk soufflés combine this sensorial texture with intensive moisturizing care, making them ideal when you want your daily body routine to feel a little more luxurious.

Choose more than a texture

Once you know which texture you prefer, choose according to what your skin needs. The Aphrodite collection includes comforting formulas for dry and sensitive skin, antioxidant-rich care for mature skin and deeply nourishing options for skin that needs extra moisture.

Different botanical combinations also create different sensory experiences, from fresh aloe vera and chamomile to tropical mango and papaya, warm cocoa and vanilla, and the delicate floral character of our donkey milk soufflés.

Cretan Nourishment from Head to Toe

Organic olive oil lies at the heart of our body care philosophy. Naturally rich in nourishing fatty acids and antioxidants, it helps replenish lipids lost from dry skin and supports a soft, supple feel. This connection to the olive extends to our Olive Crystal Technology, our signature emulsifying system based on olive-derived lipids, designed to support the skin barrier and help retain moisture.

Since the mid-90s, Aphrodite has paired this Cretan skincare staple with carefully selected oils, butters, botanical extracts and modern moisturizing ingredients to create body care for different skin needs, seasons and textures.