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Recent Examples of lotionsTheir body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Hydrocortisone creams or ointments may help short-term inflammation or itching, but people shouldn’t use topical steroids for more than two weeks at a time because these drugs can make the skin thinner and lead to inflammation.
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Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Like the items in your kitchen, medications (including creams, ointments, pain relievers, and more) all come with their own set of expiration dates.
This means that, in the winter, my skincare routine amounts to fighting a (losing) battle against freezing temps and dry air with an arsenal of heavy moisturizers and balms.
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Julia Landwehr,
Health,
5 June 2026
From foundations to skin tints to blurring balms and beyond, here are the latest launches to sport this summer from brands including Rare Beauty, Laura Mercier and more.