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Dr. Cassis says the key for most people is just to remember to do it. “Let’s be honest, we are busy, we forget, and some people just don’t like that textural feel, but if you take care of the skin on your body like you do the skin on your face, you will love the results and wonder why you didn’t do it sooner.”
“As we age, our skin, like every other organ, is becoming more dehydrated, and dehydrated skin itches,” Dr. Cassis explains. “The little habit of putting on lotion every day will save you so much itching—it’s worth it—plus your skin will look amazing. I turn 50 at the end of the year, so believe me I am really watching all of the changes in my body! WOW is all I can say! One of my favorite ingredients in body lotion in alphahydroxy acids. I am currently using Glytone’s Exfoliating Lotion, which is made with 17.5-percent glycolic acid, and I love it. After using one bottle, I see a significant improvement in my skin.”
One little bottle of body lotion can do great things for your skin. Choose a formula based on just how dry your skin is, then apply it daily post-shower on still-damp skin to maximize the benefits. 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. Body lotion is meant to be left on the skin in order to moisturize the skin and leave it feeling healthy and smooth.
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Isn’t it funny that most of us spend all of our time and money taking care of the skin on our face (and sometimes our neck and hands, too), but not the skin on our body, which is a much larger surface area? Though it’s not generally the first thing people see, it also deserves love, and it’s crazy what the simple application of body lotion can do. Here’s what dermatologists want you to know about using body lotion the right way to keep your skin in tip-top shape all year long.
It's a good idea to consider the area of your body you're moisturizing. While you can get away with using the same formula for your limbs and torso, Dr. Greenfield underscores the importance of choosing a very thick, very occlusive formula for hands and feet. "The skin on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet is the thickest skin on the body, and is also subject to harsh environmental conditions," she explains. "Thicker, more occlusive formulations are tolerated by the skin in these areas and help lock in moisture for the many cell layers."
Both experts we spoke with say that body lotion should be used at least once per day, ideally after showering. "It’s especially important to apply body lotion after a shower," says Dr. Idriss. "The hot water and steam can really dry out your skin, especially during the winter, and moisturizing right after the shower also helps to lock in the moisture already on your skin, keeping it soft and hydrated." In short, not only is moisturizing post-shower an easy way to remember to make it a part of your routine, but it also will help maximize the effects of said moisturizer.
Lightly towel dry your skin—it should still be somewhat damp—then apply a generous amount of lotion all over and rub it in with your hands until it's fully absorbed, suggests Dr. Greenfield. She adds that you can also use a tool, such as a spatula, to help reach difficult spots such as your back.
Dr. Levine recommends rubbing the lotion in circular motions onto your skin, massaging it in. Massage is one step many people forget, but massage boosts circulation to the area, which helps diminish dullness and promote lymphatic drainage. Research shows that it also helps to reduce tension in the skin, allowing blood to flow to the surface easier for a healthy glow. It’s also a nice relaxing ritual at the end of a long day if you’re a nighttime shower person.
And, if you’re someone who doesn’t like the feeling of thick body lotion on your hands, try applying it with a brush. Many brands now offer skin-care brushes, and some are designed for use on the body, too, like Artis’s Fini Brush and Anisa’s Pinnacle Body Brush. At the end of each week, or whenever you feel like it needs to be washed, just wash it like you would any makeup brush.