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 Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Body lotion is the simplest answer to dry, tight or flaky skin, provided the texture suits you and you apply it at the right moment. These articles compare lotions, creams and butters, explain why moisturizer works best on slightly damp skin, and show how to choose a formula for very dry, rough or sensitive skin. You will also find advice for winter and for humid weather, when skin needs something different.
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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 Sunil Dutt · 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 Sunil Dutt · 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 Sunil Dutt · 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 Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Moisturize Your Feet
The right time and way to moisturize feet, which creams suit dry or rough soles, and why the skin between the toes should stay dry.
By Sunil Dutt · 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 Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Exfoliate Your Body: Methods and Precautions
Physical and chemical ways to exfoliate body skin, how often to do it for your skin type and when to avoid it.
By Sunil Dutt · 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 Sunil Dutt · 4 min read