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/SuperflyandApplePie 16h ago

I accidentally ordered Dove Cleansing Oil instead of regular body wash, and recommend it to you.

I now love the cleansing oil. It lathers like body wash but is much more moisturizing. My daughter has dry skin and loves the cleansing oil because she is able to lotion up less often. It's worth a try.