Apply body lotion within 3 minutes after showering.

 

 

As the weather becomes cold and dry, the number of people complaining of dry skin is increasing.

Not only does the skin surface become rough and flaky, but cracks also form, making it easy to suffer from pain and itching.

One of the things you can do to maintain your skin's oil and moisture balance is to apply moisturizer after showering.

This is because it creates a protective barrier to prevent moisture from evaporating from the skin.

The timing of applying body moisturizer is important. Typically, people tend to apply moisturizers such as body lotion or body cream after completely drying their bodies following a shower.

However, during that time, as the moisture on the skin evaporates, the moisture inside the skin can be lost.

It is best to apply body moisturizer immediately within 3 minutes after drying yourself off properly following a shower.

If you apply a moisturizer while the skin is still moist, the humectants contained in the moisturizer can trap more moisture in the skin.

In addition, if you trimmed your leg hair with a razor while showering, using a moisturizer can soothe irritated skin.

If you feel that moisture might evaporate from your face while applying moisturizer to your body, it is also a good idea to spray a mist.

Professor Yoon Hyun-sun of the Department of Dermatology at Boramae Hospital stated, "It is important to apply moisturizers in sufficient amounts and frequency, and it is advisable to choose products that are non-irritating when applied and maintain adequate moisturization." She added, "Since cream formulations are more effective at retaining moisture than lotions, it is recommended to use cream moisturizers during cold and dry seasons if you do not mind the oiliness."

 

Source: Maekyung Health (https://www.mkhealth.co.kr)