Your skin is your body's biggest organ. Things that happen inside your body can damage it, but so can things that happen on the outside. That is why you need to protect and rejuvenate it on a regular basis. One way to do that is with skin lotions. Sometimes skin lotion is marketed specifically as “hand lotion” or “foot lotion,” but most lotions can be used anywhere on the body. Here are some of the many benefits of using body lotion on your skin.
Skin Lotion Adds and Locks in Moisture and Has Protective Qualities
Whether you use it as a hand lotion, foot lotion, or somewhere else on your body, the main reason to add a great goat's milk lotion to your skincare routine is it adds moisture to your skin. It also helps lock existing moisture in place. That means your skin is less likely to become dry, cracked, or scaly. Lotion also helps your body by delivering healthy components to your skin cells and creating some protection from external damage.
Body Lotion Can Also Help Treat Chronically Dry Skin When Used Consistently
Everyone's skin is different. That is why so many different types of skin lotions exist. Some of them are made with all natural ingredients, like goat milk. Others are chemical based. Some even require prescriptions.
Nevertheless, they all have one thing in common. They can restore moisture to chronically dry skin. Often, dry skin becomes flaky, itchy, or even painful. Just remember you also need to develop a skincare routine or schedule. Even though goat milk lotions work better than most commercially made lotions, they don’t last
forever and should be applied often and consistently.
Another important aspect of skin health a good lotion can help with is foot callus treatment. Foot calluses are common problems, especially for people who work standing up or walking around all day. If you are one of those people, you need a good skin lotion in your life to help you soften your calluses. Although, some advanced calluses may also require medical intervention.
Another Benefit of Lotion is Aromatherapy
To put it simply, aromatherapy is exposing yourself to scents that evoke positive emotions within you. For example, scents like honeysuckle are often soothing. Some scents can also evoke strong positive memories, like this Branru Farm lotion mixed to smell like a granddad's study. Aromatherapy has several benefits, such as:
● Helping You Remember Specific Life Events
● Improving Your Mood
● Helping You Relax and Eliminating General Anxiety
● Reducing Stress
● Managing Pain
You might think you don't need skin lotion if you already have healthy skin, but you are wrong. The right lotion can help you fortify your skin and prevent damage, not just fix damage after the fact. A good example of that is preparing for harsh weather. For example, if you live in an area with cold, dry winters, you may already anticipate dry, flaky skin. Start applying lotion early to keep those winter skin problems from popping up. Remember, it doesn't have to be a dedicated hand lotion. Most lotions can be used on your whole body. However, you should definitely apply the body lotion you choose to your hands and face often in the winter. They are the parts of your body most likely to be exposed to wind and weather.
But Body Lotion is Not Just for Cold, Dry Times of Year
It is a complete myth that skin can only be damaged by blowing winds or cold winter temperatures. Prolonged exposure to the sun or general heat can damage it, too. Fight back against that damage by using a good moisturizing lotion all year long. Just remember, moisturizing lotion is no substitute for an SPF rated sunscreen. You always need to consistently use both.
Unless you have a medical reason for using a prescription body lotion, the world is your oyster when it come to choosing a type. You may need to experiment a little to find one you like. A good way to start is to avoid any that contain harsh chemicals. Instead, look for natural lotions like the ones we provide here at Branru Farm. You can also experiment with scents you like to find the perfect lotion to fulfill your skin health and aromatherapy needs at the same time.