I put it on every part of my body that I can reach. My skin is dry at the time. My body absorbs the oil immediately. I don't always go in for a warm shower within 10 minutes. I sometimes forget. I very rarely soap it off. I have never had a problem with oil on my clothes or linens.
I have tried putting it on after a shower but it stays on the skin longer. The warm shower after 10 minutes helps drive the oils into the skin more.
Rhoda
