Are You Making These Body Moisturising Mistakes?

We all want soft, silky-smooth skin from top to toe. So why don’t we approach moisturising our bodies (aka the key to said dream skin) the same way we do our faces?

To get glowing, healthy skin all over, avoid making these five common moisturising mistakes…

#1 Skipping body parts

Many people fall into the trap of only moisturising their legs, usually because the skin there dries out after hair removal. But just because you don’t de-fuzz other areas, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t moisturise them. Your arms, tummy, chest and back are also exposed to drying elements like the sun, hot water and wind, so they shouldn’t be neglected. Start slathering on that lotion, lady!

#2 Pulling out the lotion only when skin is scaly

Prevention is always best, so don’t wait until your skin is dry and cracked before breaking out the cream. You wouldn’t hold off on using sunscreen until you were sunburnt, so why should moisturising be any different? If you can’t seem to get in the habit of moisturising, try putting your bottle or tub of lotion in an obvious spot (like right outside the shower) –you’ll use it more frequently that way.

#3 Seeing moisturising as a chore

If you’re turned off by the time-consuming task of moisturising your entire body, you need to get your hands on a product that makes it easy. Invest in the NIVEA In-Shower Rich Body Lotion to moisturise during your morning shower, or opt for Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Moisturiser, a spray-and-go lotion that’s so lightweight, you won’t have to hobble around for 10 minutes before getting dressed.

#4 Drying yourself completely before applying

It’s actually better if your skin is a little damp when you moisturise – this helps to lock in all that hydration. So instead of rubbing your skin vigorously with a towel, simply pat it until it’s mostly dry, and then apply your moisturiser. Happy days.

#5 Only moisturising once a day

Long, hot showers dry out skin, so if you’re showering more than once a day, you should be moisturising more than once a day, too. There’s no need to go overboard, but moisturising once in the morning and once before bed will result in softer, smoother skin. I know it may sound excessive, but try it for a week and I bet you’ll feel (and see) the difference.

Need motivation to moisturise? Try these divine-smelling lotions:

1. The Goat Skincare Moisturising Lotion

2. JERGENS BB Body Perfecting Skin Cream

3. philosophy pure grace body lotion

4. MOR Modern Apothecary Essentials Body Butter in Neroli Clementine

5. Dirty Works Coconut Caress Body Butter

Do you make any of the above moisturising mistakes? What’s your best moisturising tip?

71 Member Comments

beautyfun 14 Oct 2018 1:23 PM

I mostly only do my arms and legs. Legs with Thursday Plantation oil after a shower and a cream on my arms at night and most mornings.

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Miss19 9 Jul 2017 7:59 PM

I just focus on moisturising my legs, arms and feet

BeautifulJusty 28 Apr 2017 6:26 PM

Moisturising the face and hands is never seen as a chore, yet moisturising the skin can be.

Shop A Everyday 14 Nov 2016 1:59 AM

I try and use a body lotion or oil every night

skincare junkie 11 Jul 2016 3:24 PM

This is probably the first time I can proudly say I am NOT GUILTY of any of these!

I moisturise every time after shower and I shower 2-3 times a day. I do run through moisturiser and body oil like water!

Sweety7 30 Jun 2016 12:14 PM

Great article.. neglect to moisturize my body in summer.

preciousia 18 Jun 2016 8:04 AM

love the feeling of moisturised skin

itslinda 5 Apr 2016 1:51 PM

Great article

Lin294 11 Mar 2016 9:48 PM

I make my own body butter but it is based on my Monsia Skincare that I use for my neck & face, i.e. shea butter, jojoba oil & vit E oil and I religiously use it after my shower, once a day in winter & twice a day in the summer. Always need help from OH for my back. I find it super relaxing and thankfully no more rough skin on feet, knees, elbows.

duality 15 Feb 2016 1:29 PM

tried the Jergens one, had a weird smell, can't beat the Body Shop butters - love putting them on just out of the shower and putting on cotton pjs and going to bed - always wake up with soft skin that lasts for a few days and no slimy residue

Linda_Vesinger 29 Jan 2016 8:34 PM

I must admit I've never tried moisturising twice a day. Never crossed my mind, well unless I've been at the beach & come home covered in sand so I really need a shower & decent body cream. Going to try that idea out for the next few weeks & see if I notice a change

Linda_Vesinger 29 Jan 2016 8:32 PM

Just started using the Jergens BB Cream for the Body & am seriously impressed with it. Also love my Palmers Spray On Body Lotions, they make it so easy to moisturise straight after a shower

Chantelle383 3 Jan 2016 10:05 PM

Vaseline and Palmers have a great easy to use spray on moisturiser which is also good for hard to reach places.

moncheri 11 May 2015 3:36 PM

guilty as charged!

ray_jay 19 Apr 2015 6:32 AM

Twice a day never would do that not enough time

reni267 8 Apr 2015 8:28 AM

I do all of these unfortunately. It's a time /laziness problem as i only moisture when my skins really dry. I need to take more care of my body.

Yohanna 7 Mar 2015 8:41 AM

Moisturizing wet! Hmmmm

Ashlee 849 1 Mar 2015 2:53 PM

Not gonna lie its a total effort to moisturize the whole body

reni267 1 Mar 2015 1:29 PM

The goat body range is great, hasnt got a lot of bad ingredients. I use their body wash and doesnt leave my skin feeling dry like some other brands.at night i apply some rosehip oil to my feet, put socks on for 10 mins and off to bed for lovely soft feet the next day.

Hayley644 1 Mar 2015 2:13 AM

I moisturise daily after a shower when skin is still slightly damp.

Petal 19 Feb 2015 12:18 AM

I prefer to moisturise once a day before bed with a natural body moisturiser. Even better is my own blend of carrier oil and aromatherapy oils.

fluffnut 17 Feb 2015 1:00 PM

I'm guilty of seeing body moisturising as a chore and I skimp on some areas like my tummy.

Marina_87 17 Feb 2015 6:29 AM

I don't moisturize as much as I should

Elefante 15 Feb 2015 10:29 PM

Winter time chore!

Shop A Everyday 14 Feb 2015 8:14 AM

I use moisturiser all over at night but dont do my back because I cannot reach

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