Wat is bodylotion en waarom zou je het gebruiken?

Benefits of Lotion

Be extra wary of phantom ingredients—or worse, ingredients that will dry your skin out more—when shopping for lotion, as formulas can vary widely. "Avoid gel-based products or those containing alcohol, as these products tend to dry skin more than ointments, lotions, or creams," Nazarian explains.

Dispense your product of choice and apply it all over slightly damp skin. Remember that a little goes a long way—start with a small amount, then add more as needed to be sure your skin ends up hydrated and not greasy. With all of these—but especially with body butter—pay special attention to the driest areas of your skin, such as your joints and any distinct dry patches. When you aren't fresh out of the shower but need a moisture boost, use lotion or body butter on targeted areas.

If you're looking for an extra dose of hydration for parched skin, you can layer multiple products together. Keep in mind that oil and water don't mix, so you'll want to follow a similar order to skincare on your face—use body oil to seal in a water-based lotion, or if you applied oil first, follow with body butter since it's also oil-based and can sink in. Certain gentle lotions (look for formulas that are fragrance-free and suitable for sensitive skin) may also be useful post-shaving to prevent the freshly exposed skin from getting dry as well as to calm any razor bumps or irritation.

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The Right Way to Use Body Lotion for Soft, Supple Skin

Melanie Rud is a Chicago-based writer with 10 years of experience covering beauty. She covers all things skincare for Byrdie, from ingredients to acne advice.

Michele Farber, MD, FAAD is a New York-based board-certified dermatologist practicing at Schweiger Dermatology in Murray Hill.

In This Article

Selecting a body lotion isn't as cut and dry as it seems. That's because the simple act of applying a cream or lotion—even one that isn't loaded with a bunch of active ingredients—can go a long way toward keeping your skin extremely healthy. (And yes, looking good, too.)

If you're anything like us, even if you're diligent about moisturizing your face, the skin below your chin may often fall by the wayside. But here's the thing: Selecting—and utilizing—a body lotion doesn't have to be that difficult. Ahead, board-certified dermatologists Shereene Idriss, MD, and Nava Greenfield, MD, weigh in on why body lotion should be a part of your daily routine, plus easy ways to maximize its moisturizing effects. Keep reading for their tips.

Meet the Expert

• Shereene Idriss, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, the founder of Idriss Dermatology in New York City, and the creator of the #Pillowtalkderm series on Instagram.
• Nava Greenfield, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at Schweiger Dermatology Group in New York City.

Benefits of Body Oil

• Regulates sebum production:Oils are touted for their absorbent properties because many vegetable-based oils—avocado, jojoba, and almond, for example—mimic the natural lipids found in our skin. This allows for regulation and repair of your skin's moisture barrier and oil production, which helps your complexion to get more in balance.
• Improves skin barrier function: Research shows that when our skin absorbs body oils, the top layers treat said oils as their own—resulting in a reparative, moisturized effect.
• Usually skin-friendly, natural ingredients: Most oil products on the market tend to be blends of natural oils that work well with skin, just be sure the oils used in the product are non-comedogenic.
• Provides a glow: "Oils are lightweight, but often remain on the surface of the skin, which makes skin feel smooth and soft," says Camp, which can also make skin appear shimmery.

Even if you have acne-prone or oily skin, face and body oils are worth a try. No matter how counterintuitive it seems, most dermatologists say the oil helps dial down your skin's natural sebum production since it no longer has to overcompensate for the lack of oil.

What is body lotion?

Before we get down to how to use body lotion, let's start with the basics and uncover “what is body lotion?”. Body lotion is moisturiser designed to use all over your body. In much the same way we moisturise our face every day, our body benefits from a daily dose of hydration. Body lotions tend to be richer than face moisturisers and are sometimes formulated to tackle specific issues, such as cellulite or toning.

Body lotions can be rich creams, milks, light mousses or hydrating oils. They may have a thick formula that coats the body in a luxurious layer of moisture that dehydrated skin will drink up, lightweight textures are ideal for oilier types who still want that dose of moisture without the associated slippery feeling that sometimes comes with body lotion.

THE BENEFITS OF BODY LOTION

1. Regularly applying body lotion can help soften and soothe uncomfortable skin
2. It can also help minimise wrinkles , particularly in exposed areas such as your chest, and calm flare-ups or irritated patches
3. Body lotion supports the skin barrier, the skin’s front line of defence against microbial invasion that can be stripped by cleansing. Nourishing ingredients in body lotions can restore the skin barrier’s natural defences and help keep the skin’s microbiome balanced and healthy.
4. Many body lotions contain ingredients that help to target specific issues like dryness, loss of elasticity , cellulite, acne , eczema, and keratosis pilaris.
5. Body lotion feels great! Applying gorgeous smelling moisturising lotions post-bath or shower, especially those with natural essential oils such as NIVEA Oil in Lotion Rose & Argan Oil , can invigorate your body and mind.

The Final Takeaway

Whether body oil, lotion, or body butter is best to you really comes down to personal preference, your skin type, and timing. For that reason, it doesn't hurt to have all on hand, and because lotion already contains water, it can function as your "whenever" moisturizer as needed. No matter which you prefer, keep in mind that certain ingredients can give your product of choice an additional boost, so paying attention to the formula is key. According to Noto, certain herbs, oils, and other components can have different functions to repair and nourish, so figure out what your skin needs out of a moisturizer and look for a product that fits.

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