4. Doctor’s Orders
Dr. Jaliman says to look for these ingredients when choosing a cream (50% water, 50% oil) or lotion (much less oil, absorbs faster, lighter consistency): Shea butter; avocado, sunflower, coconut, and jojoba oils (all moisturize well); lactic acid (helps the exfoliation process); green tea (a good antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals); and retinols (they reverse sun damage). All the creams and lotions featured here have some or all of those. “After you wash your hands with lukewarm, not hot, water,” model Ambers adds, “pat them dry and apply moisturizer while your skin’s still damp. This allows for maximum absorption.”
