I've come to notice that lotion seems to just be a thicker ("filler") substance that contains oil anyway, but companies seem to use the lotion as a vehicle to get the oil to absorb into the skin. Or is that theory wrong? Will PLAIN oil (such as Vitamin E or avocado or jojoba) absorb better, or just sit on top of the skin, like petroleum jelly does?
(I've heard that this is what mineral oil [i.e. baby oil] does too...)
Thanks, peoples!
2006-09-19 11:28:10 · 6 answers · asked by melon_rose 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
I use an oil which is mainly vitamen E and it absorbs nicely. But I think body lotion is better for those areas that aren't so dry. Too much oil can result in blocked pores.
2006-09-19 11:33:07 · answer #1 · answered by miss_ruby_topaz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oil is cool, but your best bet is to get some baby oil gel, which truly lasts 24 plus hours no lie;(living witness) I use it as I get out the bath; then put some lotion on top; Johnson's and the generic Target are your best bet.
2006-09-19 11:32:53 · answer #2 · answered by savvyladydiamond 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion baby oil works better for me because the lotion just dries my skin out. But it really depends on your skin type!
2006-09-19 12:03:12 · answer #3 · answered by babym003 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lotion is better for me because oil causes me to break out really bad.
2006-09-19 11:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by Susan L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
olay came out with this moisturinse in shower body lotion smooth on then rinse pat dry its great try it
2006-09-19 11:51:20 · answer #5 · answered by Dee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lotion is better. im a massage theropist....trust me! lotion is way better for your skin in general! i use it all the time on my patients it works wonders
2006-09-19 11:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by Mariolvr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋