In general, the guidelines apply lotion is pretty simple. “I recommend applying lotion every day,” says Wesley. “If you’ve just showered, the best time to apply is within three to five minutes of bathing or showering to help moisturize and restore the skin barrier that may have been disrupted by soap or water. Detergents.”
Although it seems simple, there are some mistakes you can make with lotion. Wesley outlined these three things for me:
1. Insufficient application: Don’t be stingy with those things. Of course, you don’t have to pour the entire bottle all over your body, but be generous with the amount you apply.
2. Not all applicable: An example Wesley gives is applying lotion on your upper body but forgetting about your legs. Make sure you’re moisturizing every inch of your body.
3. Applying moisturizer is not moisturizing enough: This may depend on your skin type or needs. Overall, you’ll want to choose a product that contains nutrients, vitamins, and ingredients that help keep your skin hydrated for a while. “I prefer to use body lotions that contain natural ingredients and are less unnecessary,” says Wesley. “A thicker cream or lotion-infused oil that I’ve found to stay hydrated longer than a lotion that’s thinner, more watery, and tends to evaporate from the skin’s surface. Ingredients part like shea butterCold pressed oils, borage seed oils and/or fatty acids like ceramides tend to have excellent barrier protective properties.”
