You Have a Skincare Routine for Your Face, but What About Your Body?
The skin on our body deserves to be treated just as well as the skin on our face.
I am not a licensed dermatologist or aesthetician. I am a skincare nerd who struggled with dry, sensitive skin and cystic acne for 6 years. I have a true passion for skincare and sharing information/tips I have learned along my journey.
In my recent article 'My Current Skincare Routine + Life-Changing Tips!' I dove into extensive detail about my skincare journey, routines, and tips. But what about skincare for the body?
In general, the skin on our body is much stronger and less irritable than the skin on our face. But just like the skin on our face, the skin on your body can be affected by perfumes/dyes/detergents, the weather, our sleeping habits, eating habits, and our stress levels.
Your routine does not have to be complicated to be effective. The basics of a good, simple skincare routine for the body consist of a body wash, body lotion, and SPF. If you are feeling fancy, you can add in an exfoliator, serum, or oil.
From body wash to deodorant, I am going to walk you through some of my favorite body products that I cannot get enough of!
BODY WASHES:
When it comes to a good body wash, you want something that is going to wash the day away, without stripping your skin of moisture. I personally reach for fragrance-free body washes, because my skin is easily irritated by heavily scented products, just like the skin on my face.
1. DESERT ESSENCE - Fragrance-Free Body Wash ($8.99)
Desert Essence says, "Powerful but gentle plant-based cleansers remove impurities, antioxidant-rich Organic Green Tea helps nourish skin, and Organic Aloe provides calming hydration."
This antioxidant-rich, fragrance-free formula is soothing, non-irritating, and hydrating.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Aloe, Green Tea, Glycerin (plant-based), Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Yucca Root, Vitamin B5, Nettle Leaf, Sea Kelp & Willow Bark Extract
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2. NÉCESSAIRE - The Body Wash - With Niacinamide ($25)
Necessairé says, "The Body Wash’s gel texture provides mild plant-derived surfactants to gently cleanse skin without stripping or leaving residue while niacinamide supports skin's surface."
This body wash is packed full of vitamins, gentle, softening, balancing, and brightening. This wash comes in fragrance-free, eucalyptus, and sandalwood.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Apple, Green Tea Leaf Extract, Marula Seed Oil, Cacay Seed Oil & Meadowfoam Seed Oil
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3. INKEY LIST - Salicylic Acid Acne + Pore Cleanser ($9.99)
The Inkey List says, "Not only working to effectively cleanse the skin, this two percent Salicylic Acid Cleanser has an added zinc compound."
This cleanser deep cleans, reduces blackheads/acne, brightens, and softens. This is amazing for face, back & butt acne!
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Salicylic Acid & Allantoin
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4. LIVING LIBATIONS - Best Skin Ever - Seabuckthorn ($26)
Living Libations says, "Seabuckthorn Best Skin Ever is an all-in-one cleanser, exfoliator, and moisturizer that can be used to grace the face, tempt the nose, and make skin sing from head to toes!"
Packed with omega fatty acids, vitamins, lipids, this formula is soothing, cleansing, moisturizing, brightening, toning, and nourishing. This product smells divine, and that is coming from someone very sensitive to scents.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Seabuckthorn Oil, Jojoba Oil & Tamanu Oil
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BODY SCRUBS:
The skin on our bodies can generally take a lot more than the skin on the face. Due to the reactive nature of the skin on my face, I never use physical exfoliants, but my body loves a little physical exfoliation. I prefer an exfoliant that has AHAs/BHAs as well as a little grit to get my skin super smooth.
1. NÉCESSAIRE - The Body Exfoliator With Bamboo Charcoal ($30)
Necessairé says, "A gentle AHA/BHA trio of glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acids help to remove dead skin cells and renew skin’s appearance, while bamboo charcoal leaves skin feeling soft."
This gentle formula is full of AHAs, BHAs, and a super fine physical exfoliant. It is softening, brightening, and leaves skin renewed and refreshed. This exfoliator comes in a fragrance-free formula as well as eucalyptus and sandalwood.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Pumice, Glycerin, Marula Oil, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinimide & Charcoal Powder
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2. SKINFIX - Resurface+ Glycolic & Lactic Acid Renewing Body Scrub ($30)
Skinfix says, "Formulated with chemical and physical exfoliators, this creamy, non-drip scrub smooths the appearance of crepey, rough, bumpy skin—even keratosis pilaris."
This pore-clearing formula is brightening, smoothing, and softening.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Lactic Acid, Grapeseed Oil, Glycolic Acid, Bamboo Extract, Bilberry Fruit Extract, Caviar Lime Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Rice Bran Extract, Aloe, Allantoin & Bisabolol
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3. FIRST AID BEAUTY - KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA ($28)
First Aid Beauty says, "This body scrub uses glycolic and lactic acids to help loosen skin’s top layer while also decongesting pores with pumice buffing beads, delivering the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment in one."
This vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free, fragrance-free formula is brightening, smoothing, and cleanses pores.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Pumice, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Green Tea, Licorice Root Extract & Willow Bark Extract
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4. TRULY BEAUTY - Acai Your Boobies Polish ($26)
Truly Beauty says, "Designed to smoothen skin and nips while also targeting the appearance of stretch marks and fine lines."
This creamy, antioxidant-rich formula is nourishing, moisturizing, helps wrinkles, and brightens discoloration. Yes, this is marketed for boobies, but I love this stuff all over (especially the booty).
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Shea Butter, Mango Seed Butter, Arrowroot Extract, Jojoba Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Acai Fruit Extract & Apricot Fruit Extract
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SERUMS:
A serum for the body? Though it is not a necessity to have a serum when it comes to a body routine, they are definitely something to consider. Since adding a serum into my routine, I have noticed a significant difference in the plumpness and overall softness of my skin.
1. NÉCESSAIRE -The Body Serum - With Hyaluronic Acid ($45)
Necessairé says, "The Body Serum delivers five molecular weights of hyaluronic acid for multi-level hydration, while niacinamide (vitamin B3) and ceramide NP help to support skin's moisture barrier."
This fragrance-free, dermatologist-tested, hypoallergenic formula hydrates, replenishes, and visibly plumps the skin.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Hylaruanic Acid & Aloe
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2. TRULY BEAUTY - Purple Rain Facial Oil ($35)
Truly Beauty says, "It smooths the look of wrinkles to give you a healthy, glowing complexion without leaving a greasy residue."
This skin vegan, cruelty-free resurfacing facial booster targets wrinkles, smooths, hydrates, and brightens.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Marula Oil, Bilberry Fruit Extract, Jojoba Oil, Acai Berry Extract, Beet Root Extract, Aloe, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Retinol & Moringa Seed Oil
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3. REN CLEAN SKINCARE - AHA Smart Renewal Body Serum ($42)
Ren Clean Skincare says, "This 10 percent AHA serum delivers full-body exfoliation without scrubbing."
This cruelty-free formula is brightening, renewing, smoothing, and hydrating.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Shea Butter, Lactic Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate & Yeast Extract
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BODY LOTIONS:
Body lotion is one of the most important parts of a routine if you want healthy, plump, glowing skin. I look for thick, vitamin-rich moisturizers and moisturizers with skin-strengthening ingredients like ceramides.
1. NÉCESSAIRE - The Body Lotion - With Niacinamide ($25)
Necessairé says, "It’s luxe blend of oils—marula, cacay, and meadowfoam—nourishes skin with vitamins and nutrients. Niacinamide helps support the skin’s surface."
This fragrance-free, pH-balanced, non-irritating, fast-absorbing, multi-vitamin moisturizer is softening, moisturizing, and nourishing. I have never used a moisturizer with a better texture.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Niacinamide, Marula Oil, Cacay Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Green Tea, Apple & Linoleic Acid
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2. SKINFIX - Barrier+ Lipid-Boost Body Cream ($45)
Skinfix says, "This deliciously rich, yet fast-absorbing vegan body cream is loaded with healthy fats like shea butter, moringa, sweet almond, grapeseed, and jojoba oils, plus colloidal oatmeal, essential ceramide, and botanical cholesterol to help feed and restore the skin barrier."
This fast-absorbing vegan cream is moisturizing, soothing, restorative, reparative, and builds a healthy skin barrier.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Sweet Almond, Shea Butter, Colloidal Oatmeal, Grapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Rice Bran Extract, Oat Kernel Oil, Aloe, Cholesterol, Jojoba Seed Oil & Moringa Seed Oil
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3. SKINFIX - Resurface+ AHA Renewing Body Cream ($45)
Skinfix says, "This exfoliating body cream is clinically demonstrated to reduce the appearance of bumps on arms and thighs caused by keratosis pilaris."
This vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free formula moisturizes, exfoliates, smooths, soothes, and unclogs congested pores.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Glycerin, Shea Butter, Bilberry Fruit Extract, Caviar Lime Extract, Willow Bark Extract, Sunflower Extract, Sweet Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Aloe, Rice Bran Extract, Panthenol, Allantoin & Bisabolol
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BODY OILS:
Body oil is not a must for a body routine, but I love the way it makes my skin feel. It also aids in preventing trans-epidermal water loss, which is the process of moisture evaporating from your skin.
1. BIOSSANCE - 100% SQUALANE OIL ($32)
Biossance says, "You may not have heard of squalane, but your skin has. Your body produces its own version, but it starts to decline in your 20’s, leaving skin rough, dry, and vulnerable. Biossance found a way to produce safe and effective squalane to keep your body hydrated head to toe."
This oil is super lightweight, noncomedogenic, protective, nourishing, moisturizing, and never feels suffocating.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Squalane (derived from sugar cane)
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2. DESERT ESSENCE - 100% PURE JOJOBA OIL ($13.99)
Desert Essence says, "Grown under the hot desert sun, the nut-like Jojoba seed yields a clear, golden oil that penetrates and moisturizes skin without clogging pores. Jojoba Oil’s similarity to skin's natural sebum, enables it to balance oily areas and moisturize dry spots as it gently cleanses and hydrates the skin, hair and scalp."
This vegan, non-GMO formula moisturizes without feeling greasy.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Jojoba Oil
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SPF! ALWAYS!
SPF is the most important part of a good skincare routine and the only true, proven anti-aging product on the market. I prefer mineral-based sunscreen for my sensitive/reactive skin.
1. BIOSSANCE - Squalane + Zinc Sheer Mineral Sunscreen ($32)
Biossance says, "This powerful, invisible, broad-spectrum, mineral SPF 30 PA +++ protects all skin tones like you’ve never seen—literally."
This dewy, vegan, cruelty-free, reef-safe, invisible, lightweight formula is non-toxic, reel-safe, nourishing & moisturizing.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide (14%), Squalane (derived from sugarcane), Glycerin & Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
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2. PIPETTE - Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 ($12)
Pipette says, "Our baby-friendly, family-loved SPF 50 sunscreen uses 100% mineral, non-nano zinc oxide for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection."
This lightweight, fast-absorbing, non-sticky formula protects against UVA/UVB rays and moisturizes.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Zinc Oxide 20%, Squalane (100% sugarcane-derived), Glycerin, Bisabolol & Wild Gooseberry Extract
**BOTTOM LINE - ANY SPF IS BETTER THAN NONE. THE BEST SPF IS ONE YOU WILL USE SO FIND ONE THAT FEELS GOOD TO WEAR.**
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DEODORANTS:
To be honest, I do not always use deodorant. That might sound nasty to some of you, but if I am not working out or I am just working from home, I find there is no need. When I do wear deodorant, I always look for aluminum-free.
1. KOSAS - Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant ($15)
Kosas says, "Featuring a blend of shikimic, mandelic, and lactic acids, this deodorant targets odor where it starts by supporting a pH environment where odor-causing bacteria can‘t survive."
This innovative, allergy-tested, non-irritating, stain-free formula soothes, brightens, and helps prevent ingrown hairs. Available in both fragrance-free and Serene Clean Scent.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Aloe, Mandelic Acid, Shikimic Acid, Lactic Acid, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hyaluronic Acid & Jojoba Oil
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2. BIOSSANCE - Squalane + Magnesium Deodorant ($15)
Biossance says, "A clean, natural, and renewable salt with a unique crystal structure helps absorb sweat and protect against odor for up to 24 hours."
This aluminum-free, cruelty-free, vegan formula soothes, absorbs sweat, and won't clog your pores.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Magnesium, Squalane (derived from sugarcane) & Bisabolol
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3. KOPARI - Natural Aluminum-Free Coconut Deodorant ($14)
Kopari says, "Using coconut oil as the natural anti-bacterial powerhouse helps to protect against odor-causing bacteria."
This vegan, cruelty-free, aluminum-free formula is nourishing, moisturizing. They offer Fragrance-free, Original Coconut, Driftwood, Beach, Gardenia, and Tropical. Their scents are very strong so if you are sensitive to fragrance, try fragrance-free.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate & Coconut Oil
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4. DR. SQUATCH - Men's Natural Deodorant ($12)
Dr. Squatch says, "Our Odor-Squatching® system fights potential sources of B.O from every angle with powerful natural deodorizers such as charcoal powder to block odor, probiotics help to prevent the growth of odor-causing bacteria, and arrowroot powder to absorb moisture."
This aluminum-free formula is smooth, moisturizing, and absorbs unwanted sweat.
STAR INGREDIENTS: Arrowroot Powder, Magnesium, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, Charcoal Powder, Sunflower Oil & Lactobacillus Ferment
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