What does the cryptic crossword clue "Thin lad soon confused types of moisturiser (4,7)" mean?

The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of THIN + LAD + SOON = HANDLOTIONS The answer is HANDLOTIONS.

Thin lad soon confused types of moisturiser (4,7)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17175 | 1 Across | 2023-08-31 flower