Should you be applying your lotion in the shower? Here’s why a derm says it might be best

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As someone who uses lotion daily and is extremely serious about avoiding ashy knees and elbows, I’m intrigued by in-shower body lotion. The concept is simple — it’s a moisturizer designed to be applied on wet skin at the end of a shower, rather than on dry skin after toweling off, says Dr. Michele Green, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist in New York.

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While some of our editors swear by them, I was a bit more skeptical on how (and how well) they work. To get the scoop on all things in-shower moisturizing, I spoke to Green to find out more — below, a list of products to consider trying and what to keep in mind as you explore your options.

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Below are the best in-shower body moisturizers, including recommendations from Green and favorites of NBC Selected staff.

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NBC Selected senior editor Nikki Brown tested Cyklar’s in-shower body balm, and says it quickly became a body care favorite of hers. “It really…

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