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Body lotion is intended for daily hydration, softening and care of body skin. Due to its lighter texture compared with rich creams and balms, lotion is practical for regular use after showering, during summer, after bathing or whenever the skin needs quick and comfortable hydration.

Within the Body care products category, body lotions are chosen according to skin type, degree of dryness and care habits. For dry and very dry skin, products that help the skin maintain a feeling of softness, elasticity and comfort for longer are especially useful.

Body lotion is best applied to clean and dry skin, most often after showering. With skin that dries out easily, it is important to combine lotion with mild cleansing products, avoid very hot water and avoid rough towel rubbing.

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Who is body lotion for?

• People with normal, dry or very dry body skin
• Daily hydration after showering or bathing
• Skin that feels tight, rough or prone to flaking
• Family body care routines, with products chosen according to skin type
• Complementing body care with mild cleansing and washing products

How to choose body lotion?

If you want a lotion for hydration and care of dry body skin, Body lotion with Q10 coenzyme and urea can be selected. Urea is a common ingredient in products for dry skin care, while Q10 is a well-known ingredient in cosmetic skin care formulas.

For dry to very dry skin, especially when a larger family-size product is needed, CeraVe moisturizing lotion for dry to very dry skin 1 l can be a good choice. It is suitable for regular body care and daily hydration.

For gentle baby skin hygiene without rinsing, as an addition to a care routine, view Uriage Baby first cleansing water 500 ml. Although it is not a classic body lotion, it can be a useful related product for mild hygiene and care of the youngest.

How to use body lotion properly?

Body lotion is applied to clean and dry skin, preferably after showering, when the skin needs additional hydration. The product should be applied in a sufficient amount and gently massaged until absorbed.

Special attention should be paid to areas that most often become dry: lower legs, elbows, knees, arms, back and sides of the body. With very dry skin, lotion can be applied daily and, if needed, more than once a day, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Body lotion and dry skin

Dry body skin may occur due to frequent showering, aggressive soaps, cold weather, heating, air conditioning, chlorine, sun exposure or a natural tendency of the skin to lose moisture. When the skin becomes tight, rough or flaky, body lotion helps restore a feeling of softness and comfort.

For additional reading about skin care and ingredients often associated with skin elasticity and appearance, view the blog article Best collagen for skin against wrinkles.

Pharmacist’s advice

Apply body lotion regularly, especially after showering, when the skin needs additional hydration. For dry and very dry skin, choose products intended for that skin type and avoid aggressive soaps, very hot water and rough towel rubbing. If severe itching, redness, pain, sores, oozing, skin cracking, swelling or changes that worsen and recur appear, seek advice from a dermatologist, doctor or pharmacist.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Body care products
• Uriage Baby first cleansing water 500 ml
• Body lotion with Q10 coenzyme and urea
• CeraVe moisturizing lotion for dry to very dry skin 1 l
• Best collagen for skin against wrinkles