The Right Order to Apply Your Body Care Products

If you've ever wondered whether you're doing your body care routine in the right order, you're not alone. Most of us just kind of... wing it. But here's the thing — applying your products in a thoughtful order can help you get the most from your body-care routine. Get the order right and you give each product the best chance to do its job.

Here's a simple routine you can use as a starting point.

Step 1 — Cleanse

Start in the shower with a nourishing body wash. This isn't just about getting clean — cleansing removes sweat, dirt, oil, and product residue and gives you a clean starting point for the rest of your routine. The formula matters, especially if your skin tends to feel dry or tight after washing. The Glow Luxe Hemp and Shea Butter Body Wash is packed with hemp and shea butter to cleanse without stripping, leaving your skin soft before you even step out of the shower.

Step 2 — Moisturize While Damp

Right after your shower, while your skin is still slightly damp, apply your body lotion — it's a step worth building into your routine. Applying moisturizer while skin is slightly damp can help trap some of that water at the skin's surface and reduce moisture loss. The Glow Luxe Hemp and Shea Butter Hydrating Body Lotion is lightweight enough to absorb quickly but rich enough to keep your skin hydrated for hours.

Step 3 — Seal with a Cream

For areas that need extra love — elbows, knees, hands, or anywhere that tends to get dry — follow up with a hydrating cream. Creams are thicker than lotions and can provide additional emollient support, helping to reduce moisture loss in areas that need a little extra care. The Glow Luxe Body & Face Hydrating Cream works beautifully here, and because it's safe for both face and body, it pulls double duty in your routine.

Step 4 — Protect With SPF (Daytime)

For your daytime routine, finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher on exposed skin. Apply sunscreen after your moisturizer or cream as the final skincare step before heading outdoors. Follow the directions on your sunscreen for proper application and reapplication.

The Shortcut

If you want everything in one place, the Glow Luxe Hemp & Shea Body Wash and Hydrating Lotion Set gives you steps 1 and 2 together — perfectly matched and ready to go.

Your skin does so much for you every day. Give it a routine that actually works.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this blog post is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to diagnose or treat any health or skin condition. Individual skin needs and responses can vary. If you have persistent dryness, irritation, itching, eczema, or another skin concern, consult a qualified healthcare provider or dermatologist. This post may contain links to products available at Underneath The Makeup.