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Lesley & Sophie Body boosters!

Lesley Reynolds from the Harley Street Skin Clinic, together with her daughter Sophie, shares their ‘below the chin’ skincare favourites

LESLEY

Are you guilty of neglecting body care? The skin here has many of the same problems as that on your face – roughness, discolouration, dryness, signs of ageing, a build-up of sebum, plus irritations such as ingrown hairs and keratosis pilaris (little bumps caused by a build-up of keratin in the hair follicles). Thankfully, over the body care category has upped its game and now there’s a product to tackle everything from body acne to bumpy arms.

HERE ARE THE GAME-CHANGING BODY SKINCARE FORMULAS TO CHECK OUT.

● Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and vitamin Chelp banish dryness and keep skin looking supple and toned.

● Exfoliating AHAs such as glycolic, lactic, mandelic and salicylic acids can also help zap spots and tackle scaly patches.

● Retinol can boost cell turnover and help restore a youthful plumpness, treat scarring, soften wrinkles and boost collagen. However, it’s a potent ingredient and can be just as irritating to your body. Introduce it slowly in a low concentration, for example 0.25 per cent. If there’s any sign of redness, try applying over a thin layer of moisturiser, gradually increasing dosage. Always use SPF afterwards. Check out the new upgraded textures with serum, oil and melt in the skin gel formulas.

SOPHIE

Great skin doesn’t end at the chin, yet when it comes to body lotions and potions so many of us use the bare minimum. Now there’s no excuse. ‘Bathleisure’, an elevated bath ritual is trending this year, so don’t feel guilty about spending more time in the bathroom! Body lotions are a vital tool for this and make the perfect self-care ritual. While exfoliating can feel like a faff, my tip is to invest in a body-buffing glove – it improves circulation, and the texture of your skin is smoother and brighter. Moistur