Does your skin care routine include the skin on your body? If not start with these products.

The skincare category has seen explosive growth over the past few years. This growth will continue as consumers continue to invest in practices and products that promote health, well being and clear, glowing beautiful skin. We spend hours on our favorite social media feeds for advice, tips and tricks from influencers, celebrities, dermatologists and estheticians. Glass skin, slugging, skin cycling – you name it and there is a chance that you or someone you know has given these trends a try. The willingness to invest time and money on products as well as at home treatments and in office procedures will also continue as our favorite brands create products to meet the demand for health, wellbeing and great skin. With that being said, all of the information and products that is out there, chances are that the majority of the focus is for the skin on the face.

But what about the skin on the body – below the neck? With the exception of summer when we tend to show more skin, the skin on the body doesn’t always receive the same amount of care and attention that it deserves. While it might not be as sensitive as the skin face, body skin can still have it’s share of concerns such as dry flaky skin, eczema, hyperpigmentation and acne. And even if those are not your particular concerns, having a simple routine of daily cleansing and moisturizing, with weekly exfoliation is usually enough to ensure that the skin on the body looks smooth, hydrated and healthy.

In addition to body care products, there are tools such as dry brushing and gua sha for the entire body to help with things such circulation and lymphatic drainage. Ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aha/bha and retinol which was once reserved for the face are now more commonplace in body care washes, creams and serums to address concerns such as dullness, as well as loss of firmness and elasticity.

You might think this is yet another lengthy step to complete among a long list of things to take care but your body care routine doesn’t have to take up a lot of your time. In addition to using the right products to address your body care concerns, there are some daily and weekly steps to take to ensure beautiful skin which include:

1. Staying hydrated.
2. Using warm water when showering or bathing.
3. Using a gentle body wash that will help hydrate not strip the skin.
4. Exfoliating weekly.
5. Using a dry brush before showering.

Skinfix Resurface KP + PsO Body Smoothing Treatment

Developed by dermatologists to offer targeted treatment to irritated skin caused by keratosis pilaris and psoriasis. Clean and cruelty free, this body treatment contains glycolic and lactic acids to help with smoothing and chemical exfoliation while urea, allantoin, and a glycerin complex helps to balance and moisturize the skin.

Odele Ultra Sensitive Skin Body Wash

Accepted by the National Eczema Foundation, this body wash is perfect for sensitive, reactive and irritated skin. It is formulated with oats for hydration and gentle exfoliation and is pH balanced to help with the skin’s moisture barrier.

Clarins Contour Body Treatment Oil

Clarins treatment oil is formulated with 100% plant extracts and helps to tone, smooth and firm the skin. A blend of essential oils which includes Sweet Marjoram and Lemon also help to release toxins in the skin.

Augustinus Bader The Body Cream

Shea butter and bisabilol are key ingredients in this body cream which helps to hydrate and calm the skin. The Body Cream helps promote skin barrier function as well as helps to the firm the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite for a smoother appearance.

Necessaire The Body Retinol

The Body Retinol is formulated with retinol to help with collagen production and repairs and reduces the appearance of crepiness, fine lines, and dark spots. This formulation is packaged in an airless bottle to help preserve the integrity and longevity of the product.

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub

This vegan body exfoliation delivers intense exfoliation for soft, radiant skin. Formulated with natural oils such as coconut, avocado and evening primrose to balance and hydrate. It is also sulfate, alcohol and paraben free.

Dr. Barbara Sturm The Body Brush Soft

Safe for sensitive skin, The Dr. Sturm dry brush will help to lift off dry dead skin as well as help with blood circulation and lymph flow. Use daily on dry skin in small circular motions toward the heart before bathing or showering. Avoid using a dry brush if you have irritated skin.

de la heart The Body Tool

This tool, when used as part of your daily body care routine, will help with with lymphatic drainage and movement as well as help firm, tone and contour the skin. You can also use this tool to help relieve tension and reduce puffiness.

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