How to Apply Lotion to Your Own Back
Squeeze a line of lotion onto the tops of both forearms and the backs of your hands., Place your arms behind your back., Move your arms in a windshield wiper motion.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Squeeze a line of lotion onto the tops of both forearms and the backs of your hands.
Hold your arm out flat in front of you with your elbow bent.
The top of your forearm should form a level surface.
Apply a line of lotion from the back of your hand up your arm almost to the crease of your elbow.
Squeeze lotion onto both forearms.Do not rub the lotion into your arms, rather let it sit on your arm in the line you squeezed.
You can use as much or as little lotion as you feel is necessary to cover your back completely. -
Step 2: Place your arms behind your back.
Bend your elbows and reach both of your arms behind you, placing the lotion covered forearms against your back.
Depending on how flexible you are, this may hurt a little.
It might be easier to place one arm behind your back at a time.
If you have shoulder pain or are not very flexible, this method may not work well for you. , Rub your forearms and the backs of your hands up and down your back like windshield wipers covering as much of your back as you can.
You can use your left arm first to cover your left side and then place your right arm behind and use it to cover the right side of your back.
Repeat this process as necessary if you don’t feel like you got enough lotion on your back. -
Step 3: Move your arms in a windshield wiper motion.
Detailed Guide
Hold your arm out flat in front of you with your elbow bent.
The top of your forearm should form a level surface.
Apply a line of lotion from the back of your hand up your arm almost to the crease of your elbow.
Squeeze lotion onto both forearms.Do not rub the lotion into your arms, rather let it sit on your arm in the line you squeezed.
You can use as much or as little lotion as you feel is necessary to cover your back completely.
Bend your elbows and reach both of your arms behind you, placing the lotion covered forearms against your back.
Depending on how flexible you are, this may hurt a little.
It might be easier to place one arm behind your back at a time.
If you have shoulder pain or are not very flexible, this method may not work well for you. , Rub your forearms and the backs of your hands up and down your back like windshield wipers covering as much of your back as you can.
You can use your left arm first to cover your left side and then place your right arm behind and use it to cover the right side of your back.
Repeat this process as necessary if you don’t feel like you got enough lotion on your back.
About the Author
Zachary Perez
Professional writer focused on creating easy-to-follow organization tutorials.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: