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.
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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.
How to choose a body lotion for skin that stings, itches or reacts: ingredients to seek and avoid, patch testing and how to apply.
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Physical and chemical ways to exfoliate body skin, how often to do it for your skin type and when to avoid it.
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