body lotion
How does my skin stay supple and moisturized in the dry desert heat?

First off, I shower twice a day. I love showering once in the morning to wake up and once at night.

Secondly, I apply body lotion immediately after both showers. The evening is perfect to apply body lotion because sleep is prime time for the body to rejuvenate. Here is exactly how I do it:

  • I take a shower for no less than 15 minutes. I want the moisture from the water to penetrate into the surface of my skin
  • I turn off the shower
  • I then dab my towel on my skin to take any excess water off
  • I immediately slather body lotion all over my body. The reason why I apply body lotion almost immediately is because I need to lock in the moisture that I received during my shower. The moisture from the shower is equally or more important than the lotion itself. The body lotion's job is to lock it in
  • I take my towel and dab off any excess lotion or water

I rarely ever have to reapply during the day. My skin is completely moisturized because I use this body lotion tactic on a regular basis.