My guess is the stuff is sticking to your lotion, if you still find the lotion on you after a shower. Plain old bar soap and water removes everything from my legs without really scrubbing...as a runner who trail runs and wears shorts often enough. But you also might want to consider lowering your shower temperature if you tend to like them hot. The hotter the water, the faster natural oils are removed from your skin (and the dryer it will be).