Using hard lotion, often called a lotion bar, is a simple process that involves warming the bar with your body heat and applying it directly to your skin.
Understanding Hard Lotion
Unlike liquid lotions that come in bottles, hard lotion is solid at room temperature. It's typically made from butters (like shea or cocoa), waxes (like beeswax or candelilla), and oils. When warmed by your body heat, a small amount melts, allowing you to transfer it to your skin.
Using Your Hard Lotion
The process of using a hard lotion bar is straightforward, as described in the reference:
- Warm the Bar: Simply grab it or Palm it in your hand. Your natural body heat will begin to soften the outer layer.
- Apply Directly: Once slightly softened, just rub it up and down your skin in the areas where you need moisture.
- Spread & Absorb: Continue rubbing in just a few strokes. This action transfers the melted lotion to your skin and helps distribute it evenly.
That's it! As noted in the reference, after just a few strokes, you can expect your skin to be well moisturized. The lotion absorbs into your skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and smooth.
Practical Tips
- Focus on dry areas like elbows, knees, heels, and hands.
- Use after showering or bathing when your skin is warm and slightly damp for best absorption.
- Store your hard lotion bar in a cool, dry place, ideally in a tin or dish, to prevent it from melting when not in use.
Hard lotion is an effective way to moisturize using minimal ingredients and packaging, melting only as needed by your skin's warmth.
