8. The order of smearing oil, soaps and creams:[1] One is to first smear the oil or soap on his right hand and then on his left. ] [1] Kama 2:6; Basra 2:4 The Aruch
8. The order of smearing oil, soaps and creams: [1]
One is to first smear the oil or soap on his right hand and then on his left. [If he is smearing it on his entire body he is to begin with his head.[2]]
The Aruch Hashulchan 260:3 writes that after washing the head one is to wash the heart, right hand, left hand, right leg, left leg. The same applies regarding the order of applying soap.