How to Properly Apply Body Lotion

For best results, apply body lotion daily.

Properly applying body lotion means that it must be done consistently, and with a high-quality product that thoroughly moisturizes your skin type without making it look or feel greasy. Lack of consistent application means that your skin cells will become dry and your skin won't look or feel healthy.

Things You'll Need

• Moisturizing body lotion, according to skin type

Instructions

1. Apply your body lotion to moist skin, not dry. It seems to be a paradox, because you're most likely to apply the lotion when your skin is dry. But lotion is meant to lock in moisture that is already there, so you need to help it along by starting with damp skin.

2. Apply lotion at the best time, which is right after you get out of a shower or bath because this is when your skin retains the most moisture. Your pores will remain open from the warm water for a few minutes. Instead of running your towel over your skin, press it lightly onto your skin leaving a little bit of water.

3. Apply your body lotion. Place a generous amount in your hands, rub them together and gently apply over every surface of your skin from your toes on up to your neck. Rub the lotion in until it is evenly distributed and you cannot feel much of its moisture anymore (by this time, the moisture should be absorbed into your pores instead of on your hands). Repeat as necessary.

Tips & Warnings

• Natural body lotion is better. Use a body lotion containing naturally moisturizing ingredients such as olive oil or aloe vera gel.

• Test any new body lotions on a small part of your skin before applying to your body. You want to make sure you're not allergic to any ingredients.

• Avoid putting body lotion on your legs after shaving if your skin is sensitive.

• If you have a skin condition, seek advice from your dermatologist before applying any lotion.

References

• Glysomed: Skin Tips