Why You Should Never Use Lotion After You Shower

There are key differences between lotion and moisturizer, and one is far superior when it comes to your post-shower skin care. Here's why.

Slathering lotion all over your body has become second nature to those of us worried about drying out our skin, especially after showers when you're supposed to try to trap as much moisture in your skin as humanly possible. Unfortunately, winding up with enough lotion on your body for a DIY Slip 'N Slide isn't necessarily the same as moisturizing.

You're right that you should be applying moisturizer immediately after showering, but you could be wrong about the type of moisturizer you're using. According to, a group of over 20,000 practicing dermatologists, you should be using an ointment or cream rather than a lotion to get the most moisturizing benefits post shower. If you have dry skin, the differences between lotions, ointments, and creams are particularly crucial.

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