How to Create Intimacy at Home (Starting With Your Skin)

Married at First Sight Australia’s Intimacy Week brought the connection, and yes, our Cocoa Butter Formula Body Oil made an appearance (or two)!

From a foot and leg massage moment to a relaxing back rub, one thing was clear: soft, glowing skin sets the tone and helps intimate moments.

But for those of us that prefer to have a moment without the cameras… whether it’s with your partner or as a self-care ritual - learning how to give a massage at home is one of the simplest ways to relax, reconnect and unwind.

And the secret? The right body oil.

There is a reason we’re the #1 Body Oil in Australia*!

Why Cocoa Butter Body Oil Is Perfect for Massage

If you’re looking for the best body oil for massage, texture matters.

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Oil is:

• Lightweight yet deeply hydrating

• Fast-absorbing (no heavy residue)

• Smells delicious

• Designed to leave skin smooth, radiant and touchably soft

Formulated with pure Cocoa Butter and Vitamin E, this body oil for glowing skin delivers long-lasting moisture while creating that silky glide that makes massage feel effortless.

How to Give the Perfect Massage

Creating an intimate massage moment doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s how to do it properly.

1. Create a Relaxing Setting

Dim lighting, soft music and a warm room instantly elevate the experience. Intimacy starts with atmosphere.

2. Warm the Body Oil

Dispense a small amount of Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Body Oil into your hands and rub them together before applying to skin. Warm oil feels more luxurious and prevents that cold shock.

3. Use Slow, Confident Strokes

For a back massage:

• Start at the shoulders

• Use long, steady movements downward

• Apply gentle pressure with the palms

• Keep movements slow and fluid

The silky texture allows your hands to move smoothly without friction, one of the reasons body oil is better than lotion for massage.

4. Take Your Time

The goal isn’t speed, it’s connection. Let our Cocoa Butter Body Oil nourish while you focus on touch, relaxation and giving your skin some nourishment too. 

Not a Massage Person? Make It a Self-Care Ritual

Intimacy starts with you.

Using Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Body Oil daily is one of the easiest ways to upgrade your routine and deeply nourish dry skin. Silky texture. Rich hydration. Radiant glow. No partner required.

Romantic Bath (For One… or Two?!) 

Add a few drops of body oil to warm bath water for a luxurious soak.

The cocoa scent, the smooth finish, the way your skin feels instantly softer, it’s self-care at its most indulgent.

Perfect for dry skin. Perfect for unwinding.

Shower Glow Routine 

Apply under warm running water as a shower oil, or smooth onto damp skin straight after stepping out. This helps lock in moisture and boost radiance.

The result: silky, smooth skin with locked-in moisture and lasting hydration.

Your Everyday Glow-Up

Using body oil for dry skin isn’t just a treat, it’s a skin essential.

• Enhances natural glow

• Leaves skin smooth and touchable

• Delivers lasting hydration

Not sold on body oils yet…. Try adding some to your everyday lotion as part of your moisturising routine and FEEL the difference! But - we think once you give oils a go it will be hard to go back! 

Whether you’re recreating Intimacy Week at home or simply upgrading your self-care routine, Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Oil is designed for softness, radiance and lasting hydration. 

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*Nielsen & IQVIA - Australia Grocery & Pharmacy, Body Oils, Units, 52 Weeks (MAT) to 18/10/25