Managing HRT with body lotion / skincare routine?

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Been using oestrogen gel on my upper arms for a few months and now being given testosterone gel to apply on my thighs. My skincare routine is pretty important to me and I always use an alternating mix of peptide body serum / bio oil and firming body lotion after my shower to help slow down my aging knees and keep my thighs firm! I've been missing out my upper arms from this so that the oestrogen gel can absorb but I really don't want to skip my legs / bum as they are a hot spot for me!

How does everyone manage the application of various HRT gels and body lotion etc? If I use testosterone gel before bed will it keep me awake?

Swap to patches? I found gel a total faff. Not just waiting for it to dry, but having to wait X minutes before putting on suncream or whatever.

I could ask about that but I've literally just received 4 months worth! Also I'm not sure if testosterone comes in patches?

I apply Oestrogel to the top of each thigh. I'd rather do that as my thighs are much bigger than my arms so it's easier to rub in over a large area. Plus Oestrogel contains alcohol so I was worried it would dry my arms out so wanted to avoid this area-hardly anyone sees the top of my thighs 😆 I use testosterone too and apply a pea size blob to my tummy underneath by belly button. I apply my testosterone in the morning. It might make you more awake at night-try it and see.