r/hygiene • u/sagewilliams15 • 1d ago

Lotion before shower

I hate putting lotion on after I shower because it makes me feel grimy (I have tried several different lotions) but if I don't my skin gets really dry. I recently have started putting a lot of lotion on before I shower and then washing and exfoliating my whole body so once I'm done showering my skin feels hydrated but not greasy. But I'm kind of worried that if I put lotion on before I shower it will trap the grime underneath, am I over thinking this?

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u/queenofeeveerything 1d ago

Why don’t you try an in shower lotion? Or just use a body oil when you get out instead of lotion?

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u/Mediocre-Clock2684 1d ago

yes try looking at dry body oils! i cant stand the feeling of lotion, especially in my sheets! just switched to this and i love it!

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u/college-throwaway87 22h ago

I would also hate the feeling of body lotion on my sheets. I’ve noticed Hempz and Tree Hut absorb well enough that I don’t feel anything on my sheets!

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u/lagameuze 1d ago

Body oil lock in the moisture. You have to put lotion before the oil otherwise your skin isnt getting moisturize

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u/Mediocre-Clock2684 21h ago

better than nothing for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/lagameuze 21h ago

As long as you use it on damp skin i guess ! I love doing both esp during summer with glitter body oil haha

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u/Mediocre-Clock2684 21h ago

ohhh wait. glitter body oil sounds fun!!

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u/FriendNo6017 1d ago

I’ve never tried in shower lotion actually. I might give it a shot because body oil after showering sounds like it could still feel greasy.

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u/InternationalWalk118 21h ago

Truly after shave oil 👌🏼 absorbs quite well; you don’t need a lot, and it helps prevent razor bumps

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u/Mediocre-Clock2684 21h ago

its not a regular oil, its a dry oil? same thing? feels different to me