Abstract: A lotion applicator with an elongate handle member, an applicator head portion, a hinge member, a hook type fastening panel and a plurality of disposable lotion application pads. The applicator head portion is hollow and has a front half and a rear half. The rear head half is attached to one end of the elongate handle. The front half and rear half are hingedly attached to each other. The the hook type fastening panel is attached to the outer surface of the front head half. The front head half and the rear head half form a hollow internal compartment when the front half and the rear half are in the closed position. The hollow compartment is sized to retain the disposable application pads. The disposable application pads are made of fibrous absorbent material that can retain lotion and can also be removably attached to the hook type fastener panel.