Before we jump into the different types of lotions that are used in skincare lets first give a brief of what is a 'lotion'. Any oil mixed in water or a substance like a powder dissolved in water is called a lotion. Body lotions are those lotions that one applies to their body after a bath or during a massage or before going to bed. As a lotion is thinner then a cream it can be applied to a wider area of the body and also to parts of the body that have hair on them like on the scalp. Most women use some lotion to keep their skin soft and supple. That is why there are so many body lotions that are available on the market. Most lotions also contain a fragrance so that it gives a nice smell also to the areas on which the body lotion has been applied. Other agents are also added in lotions which maybe dye preservatives, petroleum jelly, etc. also there are all day care, night care, after bath body lotions. It is mostly women who use a variety of body lotions and most men use after shave lotions, hair gel which is also a type of lotion and deodorants that are also lotions.

Most people have again started believing in using natural and organic items as there is an increased awareness regarding the environment and about how natural and organic products are far more helpful then any chemical based products. Today a number of companies make and sell natural body lotion and organic body lotion. Some people especially women have started taking an avid interest in handmade body lotions and are searching out old natural body lotion and organic body lotion recipes and trying them out. Of course the cosmetic industry has also seen this shift in interests and they are also selling natural and organic body lotions. A bath and body lotion can either be two separate products or combined as one. Some bath and body lotions are those lotions that one is supposed to apply on the body straight after one takes a bath. The other bath and body lotions may be two separate lotions; one is used for bathing like a shower gel and the other to be applied after one's bath. There are a variety of fragrances in body lotions and can in fact some companies advertise body lotions for the different seasons. Like a summer lotion may have a lighter fragrance then a winter lotion. Scented body lotions are quite common as no woman would want to buy a lotion that did not have any fragrance in it. They don’t only want the skin to feel good they also want their body to smell good.

What exactly is it that a woman looks for in a body lotion? The answer is pretty simple; she wants her skin to stay silky, soft, smooth and good looking. She does not want lines or and any other blemishes showing up on her skin and she also wants to ward off the natural aging process. She may use one or several lotions for skin care. Creams are a thicker form of a lotion and face creams, hand creams are used quite commonly. Some body lotions are used to protect one from dry skin and others for drying out oily skin. Essentiel elements body lotion is very highly rated by women and it comes in different fragrances and each fragrance is supposed to work differently, like one is to relax and unwind where as another is stimulating and refreshing. Body sculpture lotion is popular with women who have cellulite skin problems as it is supposed to be quite good. Soy protein body lotion is recommended to be used after one shower's after any sports, exercise or any vigorous exercise. Aromatherapy body candle lotion soap is made of natural fragrances, oils, butter, clays, minerals, etc which are said to help the skin and muguet body lotion is again a mix of natural ingredients that invigorate and protect the skin. One can also find a body lotion recipe with glycerine and the glycerine helps to ward off dry skin.

The essential quality that one must look for in any body lotion is that it suits the skin and does not irritate the skin, secondly it must not clog the pores of the skin. The skin needs to breath to follow its natural functions and any lotion or cream that clogs it will lead to skin problems.