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• To step
• Method 1 of 4: Using your forearms
• Method 2 of 4: Using a spatula
• Method 3 of 4: Apply lotion with plastic wrap
• Method 4 of 4: Roll the lotion over your back
• Tips
• Necessities

Dry skin is a common problem, and your back can be the trickiest place to apply lotion. It's hard to rub lotion on your own back, but you have a few options that can make this much easier. Creative ways to apply lotion to your back are: with your forearms instead of your palms, using plastic wrap (which you use like a towel), and with a paint roller for wider reach.

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Method 1 of 4: Using your forearms

1. Squeeze a line of lotion over the top of each forearm and the back of both hands. Keep your arm flat in front of you, with your arms slightly bent. The top of your forearm should be a flat surface. Run a line of lotion from the back of your hand up your arm, almost to the crease of the elbow. Squeeze lotion onto both forearms.
   • Do not rub the lotion in your arms, but leave it on your arm as you squeezed it on.
   • You can use as much or as little lotion as you think you need to cover your back completely.
2. Place your arms behind your back. Bend your arms and reach behind you with both arms, holding the lotion-covered forearms against your back. Depending on how flexible you are, this can hurt a bit. It may be easier to keep one arm at a time behind your back.
   • If you have shoulder pain or if you are not very flexible, this method may not really work for you.
3. Move your arms up and down like a windshield wiper. Rub each forearm and back of each hand up and down your back, much like windshield wipers, taking as much of your back as you can. You can use your left arm for your left side and then do the right side of your back with your right arm.
   • If you don't feel like you have applied enough lotion to your back, repeat this procedure as needed.

Method 2 of 4: Using a spatula

1. Take a spatula. You can use a plastic, rubber, or wooden spatula, but preferably not metal. If you have several options, choose the one with the longest handle.
   • You may prefer not to use the spatula from the kitchen. If possible, buy one that you reserve specifically for applying the lotion.
   • It is possible to get splinters from a wooden spatula, so be careful when using it.
2. Squeeze a generous amount of lotion onto the spatula. Keep the spatula as flat as you can when spraying the lotion on it so that nothing can fall to the floor. It is better to apply a little less lotion on it, but apply it more often.
3. Reach calmly with the spatula behind your back. Do your best to hold the spatula so that the lotion doesn't slide off, and bend your arm back to apply the lotion to your lower back.
4. Spread the lotion on your back. Move the top part of the spatula in a circle to coat your lower back first and then your mid-back. You can then reach over your shoulder and apply lotion to your upper back as well.
   • Add more lotion if you want, and repeat this process until all areas of your back are covered.

Method 3 of 4: Apply lotion with plastic wrap

1. Cut a piece of 12-60 cm plastic wrap. The exact length you want to cut is up to you, but a longer piece will make the process easier. Either use a cutting edge attached to the plastic wrap box or use sharp scissors.
   • Self-adhesive plastic wrap can be difficult not to get caught in and keep it from sticking to yourself, so lay it flat on a table before cutting. This will help keep the foil from crumpling.
   • If you don't have plastic wrap at hand, you can also use other plastic solutions. If you have an old disposable tablecloth, you can cut it into pieces. You can also cut a garbage bag. You can even use the wrapper of a large pack of toilet paper for this purpose.
2. Squeeze a dollop of lotion into the center of the strip. Squeeze as much lotion as you think you need onto the plastic wrap. Lotion often spreads more than you think, so don't overdo it. An inch or so blob should be enough.
   • You can also squeeze the lotion onto the plastic wrap, in a thin line 12 to 15 centimeters long.
3. Stand with the plastic wrap behind you. Trying to pick up the plastic wrap while it is in front of you could end up in a mess. Turn your back to the plastic wrap and you are close enough to touch the wrap.
   • If you placed the plastic wrap on a table that is too high when you face it with your back, move the plastic wrap to a lower surface.
4. Reach behind you and pick up the plastic wrap. Grasp each end of the plastic wrap with one hand and lift it off the surface. First, place the lotion against your back, starting from your lower back.
   • You may need to turn your head and look over your shoulder so you can see where the plastic wrap is to pick it up.
5. Wipe the plastic wrap from side to side across your back. Pretend to use a towel to dry your back and pull the plastic wrap from side to side and spread the lotion over your back. You can do an upward zigzag motion to reach the center of your back.
   • You can reach more areas of your back by releasing the plastic wrap with one hand and reaching over the top of your shoulder to wipe the plastic wrap over your shoulder blade in a more up and down motion.
   • If you cannot move your shoulders or arm properly, an alternative is to stick the plastic wrap on a flat, vertical surface (doors work well, but be careful when choosing a surface to avoid damaging the paint and spilling it. lotion can be easily removed). Apply the lotion to an area of ​​the plastic at the level of your target area. Turn away from the plastic, lower your shoulder blades against it about three inches, and slide your back over the lotion, and straighten up. Repeat this movement moving from side to side and apply the lotion all over the target area. If necessary, apply the lotion lower on the plastic and lean forward slightly to lubricate the small hollow of your lower back.

Method 4 of 4: Roll the lotion over your back

1. Buy a paint roller with a foam roller. A standard 12 '' roller will help cover the largest area, but a smaller 10 cm roller will provide more accuracy. Choose a roller thickness of approximately 7 mm. There are a few options for handle length, and your height determines how long your handle should be.
   • You can purchase paint supplies at hardware stores or paint shops.
   • If you already have a paint roller that is still new, you do not have to buy a new one.
   • In addition, you can also buy a paint tray for applying the paint to the roller.
2. Squeeze the lotion onto the roller. Squeeze some lotion in a line along the entire length of the roller. You can squeeze two or three lines of lotion onto the roller for better coverage. If you bought a paint tray with it, you can squeeze some of the lotion into the tray and roll the roller through the lotion to coat it.
   • How much lotion you want to use is up to you, and it takes some trying to determine the right amount.
   • Being able to squeeze lotion all over the circumference of the roller can help to apply a more uniform layer.
3. Roll the lotion over your back. Grab the roller and bend your arm over the top of your shoulder and start applying the lotion. Then go with your arm around your side and behind your back to apply the lotion to your lower back and mid-back.
   • You may need to apply the lotion more than once as some of it will soak into the roller.

Tips

• The same methods can be used to apply sunscreen and other creams.

Necessities

• Lotion
• Spatula
• Plastic foil
• Paint roller