The Queen of Egypt Cleopatra had 700 donkeys at her disposal. Not for transportation, but so she could fill her bathtub with donkey milk. The legend says that this is how the seductive ruler kept her skin young and radiant (it is also said about Cleopatra that her physical beauty opened doors to political agreements and successful diplomacy).
Today, when donkeys are mostly found only in villages, bathing in donkey milk would be a hard-to-reach extravagance. The good news is that the cosmetic industry has advanced so much that instead of a whole bathtub full of freshly squeezed donkey milk, ladies (and gentlemen too) can now maintain their skin’s beauty with just one quality body lotion at hand.
Why is body lotion not a whim?
Congratulations if you don’t forget to apply a moisturizing face cream and hand cream daily. And a big bravo if you take care of the hydration of your whole body’s skin, not just by drinking the recommended two liters of water a day.
The skin is the largest organ in the human body (it is through it that we perceive the external environment, the existence of cold, heat, and sensations of pain), so healthy and radiant skin is much more than a matter of good aesthetics.
The main function of body lotion is to hydrate the skin by maintaining its natural balance and protecting it from moisture loss. The feeling of dry and irritated skin is a clear sign that this balance is disturbed and that additional efforts are needed to bring your skin back into good condition.
Daily application of body lotion takes only a few minutes and gives quick results. And of course, you don’t have to wait for a problem to appear to start using it. Applying lotion year-round and daily nourishes your skin, making it softer and smoother and acting as a shield against excessive dryness, aging, and imperfections.
The benefits of body lotion
Besides hydrating the skin (which is essential), body lotion also gives it a light but noticeable glow. And radiant skin is always in fashion, especially during the warm summer months when the beach is near and swimsuits are inevitable. Some lotions, especially those containing hyaluronic acid, also fight signs of aging by preventing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Lotion also adds extra softness to the skin, smoothing rougher and drier areas. In most cases, body lotions smell quite fresh and pleasant and can be a great substitute for perfume or deodorant on hot days. And a light massage of the body with this fine and fragrant liquid will act as an anti-stress therapy – one that you can apply without a prior appointment and in the comfort of your home.
How to choose the right body lotion
The choice, of course, should be tailored to your skin type. Dry skin needs especially careful care during the cold months. People with dry skin should opt for a thicker, creamier body lotion during the frosty period. Ingredients like glycerin, alpha hydroxy acids, petrolatum, and lanolin help combat cold and excessive drying and flaking of the epidermis.
In summer, it is good to switch to a product with a lighter texture, but without giving up ingredients that counteract flaking and itching.
Normal, well-balanced skin that does not suffer from excessive dryness or excessive sebum production is very rare. But the lucky “owners” of this skin type often neglect its care, which in the long term can be a significant oversight (as age advances, even the healthiest and flawless skin begins to lose its elasticity and natural softness). For this skin type, it is best to apply a lotion with a light texture after washing the body, also with a gel with a light formula (body lotion is best applied after a bath, on slightly damp skin).
Oily skin can create the wrong impression that it does not need moisturizing. However, increased sebum production indicates a disturbed skin balance, not sufficient hydration. Therefore, body lotion is a pleasure that should not be skipped even for this skin type. In this case, it is good to choose a product that is oil-free and has a light texture.
The golden rule is that all skin types need additional hydration to slow aging and keep the skin elastic and radiant. Still, don’t overdo the amount – here too, less is more. For quality and quick results, it is enough to apply a small amount of the chosen product with light massaging movements on slightly damp skin.
A smart move during the summer months, when the harmful sun rays shine intensely, is not to forget sun protection. Some lotions offer SPF protection, which you need not only at the beach but even during afternoon walks.
Keratolin Body by biotrade
Dry skin experiences the greatest “thirst” for additional hydration even in summer. The Keratolin series by biotrade pays special attention to this need by providing natural moisturization for very dry, irritated, flaky, and itchy skin.
Keratolin Body lotion with 12% urea simultaneously retains skin moisture and provides additional hydration. Urea has the ability to bind water molecules and dissolves very well in water and easily passes through the cell membrane, helping to deliver additional water molecules.
In other words, the formula of biotrade’s Keratolin Body lotion provides you with daily hydration by increasing the water content in the epidermis. The lotion also contains glycerin, which further softens and improves skin elasticity.
Prolonged use of this product durably protects the natural water-lipid barrier of the epidermis and restores comfort and normal hydration levels. And despite its powerful moisturizing effect, the product has a light texture, absorbs very quickly, and does not leave greasy traces on the skin.
Keratolin Body with 8% urea also has a strong moisturizing effect and is suitable for daily use by both adults and children.
Both lotions combine wonderfully with Keratolin Body Wash, which gently cleanses dry and sensitive body skin and restores its protective functions. (We remind you again that body lotion is easiest applied after a shower, on damp skin).
Its formula is also enriched with urea and soap-free, and the product is so gentle that it is suitable even for very sensitive, allergy-prone skin.
And to make your skin care truly complete, you can also pay attention to that part which often remains hidden in shoes and socks but, alas, not in summer. Cracked and dry heels are an eyesore during the summer months. The biotrade series for rough and cracked heels will help you get your feet into top beach shape.
The moisturizing cream Keratolin Foot 10% Urea intensively hydrates and nourishes dry, cracked heels. It is good to apply 1-2 times a day and alternate with the exfoliating cream Keratolin Foot 25% Urea, which intensively removes dead cells while softening and nourishing the newly formed healthy skin.
The benefits of a good body lotion
The Queen of Egypt Cleopatra had 700 donkeys at her disposal. Not for transportation, but so she could fill her bathtub with donkey milk. The legend says that this is how the seductive ruler kept her skin young and radiant (it is also said about Cleopatra that her physical beauty opened doors to political agreements and successful diplomacy).
Today, when donkeys are mostly found only in villages, bathing in donkey milk would be a hard-to-reach extravagance. The good news is that the cosmetic industry has advanced so much that instead of a whole bathtub full of freshly squeezed donkey milk, ladies (and gentlemen too) can now maintain their skin’s beauty with just one quality body lotion at hand.
Why is body lotion not a whim?
Congratulations if you don’t forget to apply a moisturizing face cream and hand cream daily. And a big bravo if you take care of the hydration of your whole body’s skin, not just by drinking the recommended two liters of water a day.
The skin is the largest organ in the human body (it is through it that we perceive the external environment, the existence of cold, heat, and sensations of pain), so healthy and radiant skin is much more than a matter of good aesthetics.
The main function of body lotion is to hydrate the skin by maintaining its natural balance and protecting it from moisture loss. The feeling of dry and irritated skin is a clear sign that this balance is disturbed and that additional efforts are needed to bring your skin back into good condition.
Daily application of body lotion takes only a few minutes and gives quick results. And of course, you don’t have to wait for a problem to appear to start using it. Applying lotion year-round and daily nourishes your skin, making it softer and smoother and acting as a shield against excessive dryness, aging, and imperfections.
The benefits of body lotion
Besides hydrating the skin (which is essential), body lotion also gives it a light but noticeable glow. And radiant skin is always in fashion, especially during the warm summer months when the beach is near and swimsuits are inevitable. Some lotions, especially those containing hyaluronic acid, also fight signs of aging by preventing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Lotion also adds extra softness to the skin, smoothing rougher and drier areas. In most cases, body lotions smell quite fresh and pleasant and can be a great substitute for perfume or deodorant on hot days. And a light massage of the body with this fine and fragrant liquid will act as an anti-stress therapy – one that you can apply without a prior appointment and in the comfort of your home.
How to choose the right body lotion
The choice, of course, should be tailored to your skin type. Dry skin needs especially careful care during the cold months. People with dry skin should opt for a thicker, creamier body lotion during the frosty period. Ingredients like glycerin, alpha hydroxy acids, petrolatum, and lanolin help combat cold and excessive drying and flaking of the epidermis.
In summer, it is good to switch to a product with a lighter texture, but without giving up ingredients that counteract flaking and itching.
Normal, well-balanced skin that does not suffer from excessive dryness or excessive sebum production is very rare. But the lucky “owners” of this skin type often neglect its care, which in the long term can be a significant oversight (as age advances, even the healthiest and flawless skin begins to lose its elasticity and natural softness). For this skin type, it is best to apply a lotion with a light texture after washing the body, also with a gel with a light formula (body lotion is best applied after a bath, on slightly damp skin).
Oily skin can create the wrong impression that it does not need moisturizing. However, increased sebum production indicates a disturbed skin balance, not sufficient hydration. Therefore, body lotion is a pleasure that should not be skipped even for this skin type. In this case, it is good to choose a product that is oil-free and has a light texture.
The golden rule is that all skin types need additional hydration to slow aging and keep the skin elastic and radiant. Still, don’t overdo the amount – here too, less is more. For quality and quick results, it is enough to apply a small amount of the chosen product with light massaging movements on slightly damp skin.
A smart move during the summer months, when the harmful sun rays shine intensely, is not to forget sun protection. Some lotions offer SPF protection, which you need not only at the beach but even during afternoon walks.
Keratolin Body by biotrade
Dry skin experiences the greatest “thirst” for additional hydration even in summer. The Keratolin series by biotrade pays special attention to this need by providing natural moisturization for very dry, irritated, flaky, and itchy skin.
Keratolin Body lotion with 12% urea simultaneously retains skin moisture and provides additional hydration. Urea has the ability to bind water molecules and dissolves very well in water and easily passes through the cell membrane, helping to deliver additional water molecules.
In other words, the formula of biotrade’s Keratolin Body lotion provides you with daily hydration by increasing the water content in the epidermis. The lotion also contains glycerin, which further softens and improves skin elasticity.
Prolonged use of this product durably protects the natural water-lipid barrier of the epidermis and restores comfort and normal hydration levels. And despite its powerful moisturizing effect, the product has a light texture, absorbs very quickly, and does not leave greasy traces on the skin.
Keratolin Body with 8% urea also has a strong moisturizing effect and is suitable for daily use by both adults and children.
Both lotions combine wonderfully with Keratolin Body Wash, which gently cleanses dry and sensitive body skin and restores its protective functions. (We remind you again that body lotion is easiest applied after a shower, on damp skin).
Its formula is also enriched with urea and soap-free, and the product is so gentle that it is suitable even for very sensitive, allergy-prone skin.
And to make your skin care truly complete, you can also pay attention to that part which often remains hidden in shoes and socks but, alas, not in summer. Cracked and dry heels are an eyesore during the summer months. The biotrade series for rough and cracked heels will help you get your feet into top beach shape.
The moisturizing cream Keratolin Foot 10% Urea intensively hydrates and nourishes dry, cracked heels. It is good to apply 1-2 times a day and alternate with the exfoliating cream Keratolin Foot 25% Urea, which intensively removes dead cells while softening and nourishing the newly formed healthy skin.