(And yes, looking good, too.)
But here’s the thing: Selectingand utilizingabody lotiondoesn’t have to be that difficult.
How Should You Pick a Body Lotion for Dry Skin?
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(More on exactly what those are in a moment.)
you could likely get away with lighter, water-based options, Dr. Greenfield says.
How Should You Pick a Body Lotion for Problem Skin?
What Ingredients Should You Look For?
A word on ingredients.
Does the Product You Use Depend on the Part of the Body You Moisturize?
It’s a good idea to consider the area of your body you’re moisturizing.
How Do You Properly Use Body Lotion?
“Its especially important to apply body lotion after a shower,” says Dr. Idriss.
The Final Takeaway
One little bottle of body lotion can do great things for your skin.
As Ina Garten would say, how easy is that?
Unlike body wash, body lotion does not need to be washed off.
The opposite it true, actually.
Experts agree that body lotion should be applied every day, specifically after a shower.
Harwood A, Nassereddin A, Krishnamurthy K.Moisturizers.
StatPearls Publishing; 2022.
