Skincare for your Body

by Vulette Haines September 29, 2022

Time to banish bumps and breakouts

Your wardrobe isn’t the only thing in need of a re-fresh this season, warmer days and sweaty nights mean your usual winter bodycare routine of doing next to nothing but pulling on jeans straight out of the shower isn’t going to cut it for much longer. And we change up our skincare routine for each season, so why not see the skin on your body as deserving as the skin on your face?

Where to start with a body skincare routine?

It is always easiest to keep it simple when starting a new routine or adapting a routine. We’ve whittled it down to 4 easy steps, simply choose whichever product best applies for your skin concerns and voilà! Hot girl / guy summer ready!

Cleanse
Exfoliate
Treat (if needed)
Moisturise
SPF

Cleanse

More than just a casual once-over with a bar of soap - cleansing the whole body becomes especially important during the warmer months. Dirt, sweat, SPF, sand and pollution can build up on the skin, causing congestion, breakouts and need we mention, it doesn’t look that great either! Not the hot girl / guy summer we’re aiming for.

Properly cleanse the skin with a salicylic or glycolic acid body wash, to gently exfoliate and remove build up.

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Shop Resurfacing Facial Cleansing Wash Gel with Glycolic Acid

Exfoliate

Shed the layers of winter and treat yourself to soft, smooth skin by giving your body regular exfoliation. As with your face, exfoliating your body is important to help get rid of any build up from things like sweat, sunscreen, salt and dead skin cells. Always remember to moisturise after exfoliation!

Improve dry, scaly skin, keratosis pilaris (otherwise known as ‘chicken skin’), rough skin texture and prevent ingrown hairs with a combo of physical and chemical exfoliation. The Resurfacing Micro Dermabrasion Scrub combines microdermabrasion particles with the chemical exfoliant Glycolic Acid as well as Vitamin C. Together, the physical and chemical exfoliants of the Resurfacing Scrub help to dissolve and dislodge dead skin cells and debris to leave your skin baby soft, refreshed and radiant.

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Prefer acid-free? A gentle scrub with jojoba beads is an option for those who would prefer physical exfoliation only. The Sensitive Skin Gentle Exfoliation Scrub is an ultra gentle exfoliating scrub to help remove impurities without irritation.

Shop Sensitive Skin Soothing Protection Gentle Exfoliating Scrub

How to exfoliate the body with a scrub

Gently apply the scrub in circular motions all around the body or focus just on rough-textured areas such as upper arms or legs. Do not use pressure - allow the scrub to glide over the skin.

Keep reading: The Ultimate Guide to Skincare Acids

Treat any skin concerns

Skin concerns don’t stop at the face and now that arms and legs are getting ready to see daylight again, spring is a great time to attend to concerns such as discoloured skin, body acne or ingrown hairs.

A spray mist or toner is a fantastic option to apply treatments to the skin, not only are there several options available, but they’re also easier to apply than a serum or essence. Hard-to-reach areas such as the back (bacne, anyone?) can be treated with a simple spray.

The Resurfacing Facial Toning Mist contains Glycolic Acid and Vitamin C to help gently remove dead skin cells and build up for less-congested skin. Helping prevent breakouts and angry red spots, and preventing discolouration.

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Spot treat any angry, red breakouts with the Clear Skin Intensive Spot Treatment. Anti-inflammatory and calming with Niacinamide, Willow Bark and Mushroom Extract, gentle AHAs to support the skin barrier and calm the skin and regulate oil production.

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Removing hair? Treat and prevent ingrowns as well as soothe inflamed skin with a cooling ingrown hair lotion. Perfect for after shaving, waxing or laser hair removal.

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Moisturise

Finish off with a body cream or oil to seal it all in and give skin some much-needed hydration (it is still Spring after all). The Skin Relief Body Butter is a lush and glorious-smelling, velvety-rich cream that melts into the skin. Apply all over for a long-lasting, soft-to-the-touch feel.

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The Bio Vitamin Oil goes the extra mile if you’re suffering from super dry skin or eczema. Rosehip and Jojoba Oil, Squalane and Bakuchiol as well as skin-nourishing Vitamins C & E all provide your skin with the ultimate relief from dry skin and long-lasting hydration.

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SPF

Final layer should always be sun protection. The La Clinica Sunscreen Lotion SFP50+ is lightweight, fragrance free and 4 hours water resistant - all the important things needed to get you safely through summer.