Derm Dms: Is Body Oil or Lotion Better for Dry Skin?

What’s the Best Way to Apply Body Oil and Body Lotion?

“Whether you’re using a traditional moisturizer or an oil, apply the product within five minutes of getting out of the shower or bath to lock in hydration,” says Dr. Zeichner. He also recommends dotting the product onto different parts of the body and then rubbing it in to connect the dots. “Applying it this way will allow you to use less product and cover larger areas of skin.”

What Are Common Body Moisturizing Mistakes?

When it comes to moisturizing your body, either with a body oil or traditional lotion, there are some common mishaps you’ll want to avoid to get the best results. Dr. Zeichner says that one of the biggest mistakes patients make is overexfoliating without also moisturizing. “Exfoliating skin that’s already dry can lead to microscopic cracks in the outer skin layer and loss of hydration,” he says. “If you still have dry flakes after moisturizing, then you can use a gentle exfoliator.”

The Kiehl’s Gently Exfoliating Body Scrub effectively exfoliates skin without being too harsh.