How to Choose Body Lotion for Sensitive Skin
How to choose a body lotion for skin that stings, itches or reacts: ingredients to seek and avoid, patch testing and how to apply.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
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Body Moisturizing
Body skin has fewer oil glands than the face, which is why it dries out so easily. This section helps you to choose between a lotion, a cream and a butter, and shows that timing matters as much as the product: moisturizer works best on slightly damp skin. There are guides to very dry skin, rough elbows and knees, keratosis pilaris, fragrance-free labels and sensitive skin, with routines adjusted for winter cold and for humid weather.
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Keratosis Pilaris: A Gentle Body Care Routine
What keratosis pilaris is, why scrubbing does not help, and a gentle routine of exfoliating lotions and moisturizer that smooths the bumps.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Body Moisturizing in Humid Weather
How to keep body skin comfortable in heat and humidity with lighter textures, well-timed application and care for sweat-prone areas.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Winter Body Care: A Routine for Dry Skin
A cold-weather routine for body skin: shorter showers, richer creams, humid air and protection for hands, legs and feet.
By Arni Sun · 3 min read
Rough Elbows and Knees: Daily Skin Care Tips
Why elbows and knees become rough, dry or darker, and a daily routine of gentle exfoliation, softening creams and less friction.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
How to Use Body Oil with Body Lotion
What body oil does, the order to layer it with lotion, which oils suit which skin and how to avoid a greasy finish.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Fragrance-Free Body Lotion: How to Read the Label
What "fragrance-free", "unscented" and "hypoallergenic" mean on a lotion, how to spot fragrance in an ingredient list and who benefits most.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
Dry Body Skin: Moisturizing Tips for Everyday Care
Why body skin becomes dry and itchy, and a daily routine of gentler washing, better moisturizing and small changes at home.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read
When to Apply Body Lotion for Your Daily Routine
The best times of day to moisturize your body, why damp skin matters, how much to use and how to make it a habit.
By Arni Sun · 4 min read