What is the order of using body lotion and scrub? Why should I use scrub first?

Body lotion and scrub are two completely different products with essential differences. Body lotion is a skin care product that moisturizes the skin, while scrub is a cleansing product that removes dirt and dead skin. So, which should you use first, body lotion or scrub? Let’s take a look at the project together.

Body lotion and scrub application order

First use scrub to clean and exfoliate, then apply body lotion to moisturize the body and replenish nutrients. Using a scrub first is to allow the skin to absorb nutrients in a better condition, because the main function of using a scrub is to remove dead skin and exfoliate. Therefore, you need to cleanse first and then replenish nutrition. Using body lotion first and then scrub is a waste of the nutrients in the body lotion. Therefore, it is difficult for body lotion to work without exfoliating with a scrub first.

The correct use and order of body lotion and scrub

1. Moisten your skin with water.

2. Take an appropriate amount of body scrub and warm it in your palm. (You should choose plant-based or donkey milk-based scrubs because they are better for the skin. Use scrubs 1-2 times a week.)

3. Apply the scrub evenly on the areas to be scrubbed and exfoliated, such as elbows, knees, feet, lower abdomen, and buttocks.

4. After applying, massage the skin in circular motions. Be gentle and leave it on for a few minutes. Remember not to rub your skin too hard, otherwise it will cause damage to your skin.

5. Then adjust the water temperature to about 40 degrees and wash off the friction cream on the surface of the skin.

6. Gently dry your skin with a soft towel.

7. Finally, apply body lotion. Apply body lotion evenly all over the body and massage with your hands to promote absorption. Pay attention to applying body lotion to the joints as well. However, you do not need to apply body lotion to the chest, neck and face.

8. Put on clothes as soon as possible after applying body lotion. When the skin is exposed to cold, the pores will shrink, which will block the nutrients of the body lotion outside the skin, so put on clothes as soon as possible.

What is scrub used for?

Scrub refers to an emulsified cleanser containing uniformly fine particles. It is mainly used to remove dirt deep in the skin. By rubbing it on the skin, it can peel off the aged scaly cuticle and remove dead skin. Scrubs can be divided into plant type, donkey milk type, chemical type and flower essential oil type according to their ingredients. Scrubs can be divided into facial and body according to care.

What is body lotion used for?

Body lotion is something that moisturizes the body's skin. It is used after bathing, usually applied all over the body. It has the effects of whitening, hydrating, and moisturizing. It can even be used for sun protection, weight loss or repair.

Body lotion is the inevitable result of the development of the beauty care industry. While we have skin care products to protect our facial skin, we also need body lotion to moisturize the skin of the body. Only in this way can we develop comprehensively. However, it is best not to use body lotion and facial skin care products interchangeably.

Body lotion can moisturize the skin, provide the skin with the necessary moisture and nutrients in time, prevent the skin from drying out and lack of water, reduce the loss of nutrients and moisture in the skin, and can even be used as a body lotion.

There are many types of body lotions, which can be divided into lotion type, cream type, and ointment type according to texture. Lotion type body lotion is relatively light, has a high water content, and relatively less oil, making it refreshing and non-greasy to use.

Cream-type body lotion is thicker, frosty, has a slightly higher oil content, and a viscosity between lotion and cream. It is suitable for people with dry skin.

Cream-type body lotions are the thickest and have a high oil content, which can give a greasy and stuffy feeling. Their texture is not conducive to absorption and they easily become muddy, but they have a strong ability to moisturize and lock in moisture, making them suitable for use when the weather is dry or for people with very dry skin.