The Power of Moisture: How Body Lotion Benefits Your Skin

The face isn’t the only area of your skin that becomes dry during seasonal changes — or year-round. Your body can also become tight, itchy, flaky, scaly, and rough to the touch. Dryness appears when your skin doesn’t retain enough moisture. While climate is typically the culprit, lifestyle habits, genetics, and sun exposure are also contributing factors.

Let’s take a closer look at the source of parched skin and the preventative measures you can take, such as using a body lotion for men, to keep dryness at bay all year long.

Common Causes of Skin Dryness

The main reason why your skin becomes dry is because it loses water too quickly. Several factors contribute to dryness:

The Weather

When outdoor temperatures drop, so does humidity, creating the ideal environment for dry skin to flourish.

Working With Water

Occupations such as hairdressers, chefs, housekeepers, estheticians, and medical professionals require frequent handwashing or the use of harsh chemicals, which can strip the skin of its natural protective layer.

Hot Showers

Hot water can cause dry skin by removing natural oils and moisture. Opt for lukewarm showers to protect your skin.

Harsh Laundry Detergent

Allergic reactions to detergent may cause dry, red, itchy skin when wearing freshly cleaned clothes.

An Underlying Skin Condition

Conditions like atopic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis can cause extreme dryness and itchiness. Consult a dermatologist if symptoms are severe.

Unbalanced Diet

Healthy skin requires sufficient nutrients. Deficiencies in vitamins A, D, niacin, iron, or zinc can contribute to dryness.

Smoking

Cigarettes impair blood flow, speeding up aging and causing dry, lackluster skin.

How To Prevent Dry Skin

Dry skin isn’t inevitable, but a few extra steps can keep your skin moisturized.

Tweak Your Shower Habits

Use tepid water and limit showers to 5–10 minutes. Use a gentle cleanser, such as Jack Black All-Over Wash for Face, Hair, and Body, to clean without stripping moisture.

Apply Body Moisture to Damp Skin

Apply a moisturizing lotion immediately after showering while skin is slightly damp to trap existing moisture. Check out these options:

• Blue Midnight Hydrating Body Lotion – French Lavender, Driftwood, and Salted Amber scent; Shea Butter, Olive Oil, and Baobab Oil nourish thirsty skin.
• Formulas with Hyaluronic Acid, Cocoa Butter, Apricot Kernel Oil, Aloe Vera, and Organic Baobab Oil rejuvenate and boost moisture, with Mandarin, Lemon Citrus, Juniper, and Lavender for refreshing scents.
• Cool Moisture Body Lotion – Ultra-lightweight, penetrates quickly to cool, soothe, and hydrate with Macadamia Nut and Jojoba Oils, Vitamin E, Glycerin, Soy Protein, and Menthyl Lactate.

*Source: The NPD Group/U.S. Prestige Beauty Total Measured Market, Skincare Dollar Sales, Annual 2021.

Invest in a Humidifier

Humidifiers help pull moisture back into the skin, improving dryness. Use during sleep for best results, but continue using body care products like lotion.

Use Non-Irritating Laundry Detergent

Look for “hypoallergenic” and fragrance-free formulas to reduce dryness and irritation.

How Body Lotion Benefits Dry Skin

Body lotion moisturizes and protects the epidermis, softens rough patches, and minimizes signs of aging. Humectants like hyaluronic acid attract moisture, while emollients smooth the skin.

How To Know If Your Skin Is Well Moisturized

Well-moisturized skin looks plumper, brighter, and smoother. If your skin becomes oily or causes breakouts on the shoulders and back, switch to a lighter formula.

Men’s skincare doesn’t stop at the face. Along with lifestyle changes like shower habits and using a humidifier, applying body lotion after showering helps retain moisture for healthy, resilient skin.

The cold months are approaching! Shop Jack Black’s men's body care collection to choose the best lotion for your skin.