Body care
No, this isn’t another story about scrubs
Hands up if your skincare stash is full of powerful creams, clever actives and the latest hi-tech serums. Thought so. Now, can you tell me what’s in your bodycare routine? Let me guess… a budget shower gel and a nofrills lotion? Well, consider this an intervention, because your body deserves more. Sure, we get it, your face is on show a heck of a lot more than your bod (thanks to the UK weather), but using the correct products, ingredients and formulas can help treat – and, in some cases, even prevent –a whole host of skin issues, from body acne (aka bacne) to keratosis pilaris.Not sure where to start? We got you. Consider this your five-step guide to caring for your body (the correct way), plus a 101 on how to manage if sh*t hits the fan.
1. BRUSH UP ON THE FACTS
Allow us to introduce you to dry body brushing. Before hopping in the shower or bath, sweep a natural fibre brush over your limbs in long, upwards motions. Not only is it great for exfoliating dead skin, but it also aids blood circulation, which can improve the tone and texture of your skin.
Legology Lymph-Lite Boom Brush for Body, £16
2. GOOGLE TRANSLATE (FOR YOUR SKIN)
Here’s where you need to listen to what your body is saying: if your skin is feeling dry and looking ashy, add an oil-based gentle scrub to your shower routine twice a week. Prone to blemishes? Use a smoothing lotion with AHAs to declog pores.
Mirror Water Buff Body Exfoliator, £32
Tropic Perfect Skin Resurfacing Body Lotion, £28
3. COCKTAI
