A packet of face cream.
There are several different types of lotion products designed to treat and condition the skin. Using a lotion can be a great way to soften and condition your skin, help heal blemishes, minimize the appearance of scars and stretch marks, or protect your skin from the sun. Some of the most common lotion products include face lotion, body lotion, hand and foot cream, and lotion with added fragrance.
Lotion.
One of the most common types of lotion products is the facial lotion. There are several different types of facial lotions available, all of which are generally designed to be non-comedogenic, or not to clog pores. Face cream to treat and prevent wrinkles is very common, as is face cream to promote clear skin. Facial lotion products designed for acne-prone skin often include salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide as the active ingredient. Additionally, face lotion often contains sunscreen to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
Some lotions are used to reduce the appearance of cellulite dimpling.
Of course, the body lotion can also contain sunscreen. It’s a good idea to wear sunscreen whenever you’re outside. Body lotion is usually designed to be applied to areas like the arms, legs, and stomach, or especially dry areas like the elbows and knees. It is usually thicker than facial lotion and may not be comedogenic; this means it has the potential to clog pores, which is why body lotion should not be used on the face. Sometimes the body lotion includes a fragrance, which may also be called a scented lotion.
Foot lotions tend to be thicker than others.
Other types of body lotion products include hand and foot lotions. Hand lotion is usually very moisturizing without being greasy, while foot lotion is usually very thick and rich to soften the thick skin on your feet. For people with very dry skin or those suffering from eczema, thick, rich lotions are the best option for the body to treat dry skin and prevent cracking.
Body lotions can be used to treat skin problems that occur on the arms and legs.
Some lotion products make claims such as the ability to treat stretch marks, help tone and firm skin, or reduce cellulite. While some stretch mark creams that contain ingredients like cocoa butter may be partially effective, most of these claims have not been proven. While the lotion probably isn’t harmful, it’s also very unlikely to make any difference to the tightness of your skin or the appearance of cellulite.