Your skin called; it’s thirsty.

Apr 11

Let’s Talk About Your Ashy Elbows (and why The Soap Factory’s Bum Bum Body Butter is the Answer).

Look, we need to talk.

Your skin is thirsty. Super thirsty… And I don’t mean “drinks water from a cute pink Stanley cup” thirsty—I mean, “been stranded in the desert for three days” kind of thirsty.

Your elbows? Dry.

Your knees? Looks like they’ve been through a dust storm.

And don’t even get me started on your heels…

But don’t worry, I come bearing solutions, and that solution is The Soap Factory’s Bum Bum Body Butter.

So what is this magical body butter? Picture a silky, whipped confection of moisture so rich and decadent, it makes those overpriced department store lotions look like sad, watered-down imitations.

That’s exactly what Bum Bum Body Butter is.

With an intensely moisturizing blend of Shea Butter, Mango Butter, Coconut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Arrowroot Powder, Rosehip Oil, and fragrance,

this body butter doesn’t just sit on your skin pretending to do something—it actually absorbs, hydrates, and leaves you with a gorgeous, glowing shimmer.

First things first—the scent?

Ugh. Absolutely divine.

A perfect blend of mango and shea butter that’s not overpowering, just the right balance of fresh and sweet.

I am obsessed.

The texture? Whipped to perfection—light, airy, and scoops out effortlessly. It spreads evenly on the skin like a sweet dream.

Now, let’s get brutally honest:

I typically hate how lotions or body butters feel on my skin. I’m not a fan of anything that lingers on my skin and makes me feel like a human flytrap.

And for the first little while, I definitely felt like I was sticking to everything—or everything was sticking to me.

But then? The magic happened. About a half-hour later, my skin was

SO unbelievably soft—like freshly washed satin sheets.

And suddenly, I got it. I understood why people slather this stuff on and deal with that initial texture. Because the results? Absolutely 100% worth it. I will definitely be continuing to use this…and that my friends, is a huge shocker.

By the next morning, my skin was still ridiculously soft and looked deeply hydrated, almost like I had just reapplied. This wasn’t just a temporary fix—it was a full-on hydration transformation.

See ya, lotion!

The Logistics (Because I Know You Want the Details)

4 oz. jar: $8.00 (for those afraid of commitment)
8 oz. jar: $15.00 (for those who know what’s good for them)
Available in 21 different fragrances (because you’re a complex human with varying scent moods)

You can grab a jar (or five) from their website linked above and below, along with their lineup of other handcrafted goods:

soaps, dry shampoos (I’m going to have to try this- I am a fiend for dry shampoo), laundry products, bath & shower soaps, face & body soaps, pet soaps, and even minis (for when you need to smell amazing on the go).

Why did I pick The Soap Factory’s body butter to try?

First of all, let’s be real. Big box brands? Overpriced and filled with ingredients you can’t pronounce (nonetheless want to put on your skin).

The Soap Factory, on the other hand, stocks clean, plant-based, handcrafted products that actually work.

Gerry and Whitney McLillie, the dynamic duo behind The Soap Factory, started out making these goodies in their home out of Hendersonville, Tennessee. After their friends raved about them (and probably begged for more), they realized they had something big.

Fast forward to today, and they’ve reached millions through their online store and social media marketing. Not bad for a homegrown business, huh?

Sure, using Bum Bum Body Butter will make your skin feel softer than a baby’s butt cheek, but The Soap Factory is also about giving back.