While we take such great care of the skin on our face, often times we neglect the rest of the skin on our body. Nothing worse than face 25 body 55, you know what I mean, smooth tight face, and a sun damaged, wrinkly decollete, or a dull dry looking tummy. These are the fears that keep me up late at night. I extend most of my skincare (and definitely sunscreen) down my chest, but I always worry that while I exercise regularly, the skin on my body will start to age. Here's a few body products I'm currently obsessed with that keep my skin soft and supple.
If you're a product junkie, chances are you've used Kate Sommerville's Exfolikate, I recently discovered she makes a body version! I've been looking for a product like this for a LONG time, and nothing else has come close. This body scrub contains some amazing exfoliating and refining ingredients such as Lactic and Glycolic acids, Papaya and Pumpkin Enzymes, exfoliating beads, plus Vitamin E to hydrate, and Caffeine to tighten the skin. I've been using this twice a week for a few weeks now and I'm totally hooked. Use after cleansing, while still in the shower, scrub all over the body (don't use on your face) and leave for 2 minutes. The steam from the shower helps activate the enzymes for deeper exfoliation. This has really smoothed out the texture of my skin and my body moisturizers absorb so much better. Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Body 4.5/5 Stars (only cause the beads can be a little difficult to wash off) $65.
I've been following Bisou Beauty Bar on Instagram for a little while now, and she always gets some of the coolest products from the newest brands! On my most recent purchased, I picked up the Illi Total Aging Care Body Oil, and I'm super obsessed. It has the most beautiful smell (which disappears after applying) and such a soft lightweight texture that moisturizes without feeling greasy. It contains Ginseng, Green Tea, and Camellia Oil which are anti-inflammatory and offer free radical protection. Illi is a division of the Amore Pacific Group that focuses mostly on body products (thought I tried their sheet masks and wow, definitely a new favorite) I've noticed the skin on my stomach looking smoother and tighter, and all the skin on my body absolutely glowing. Apply as a last step before leaving the shower, while skin is still wet, it absorbs best that way. Illi Total Aging Care Body Oil 5/5 Stars $22.56 (its cheaper on Bisou than all the other sites I've checked as well!)
When it comes to cleansing I love me a good bar soap. The Zum bar soaps are one of my favorites, made with hydrating Goats Milks, natural oils, and no sulfates, this bar cleanses while leaving skin hydrated and lightly fragranced. Since I'm a total hippie, I love the Patchouli soup, even when I don't wear cologne I get compliments on how I smell. Zum Bar Goats Milk Soap Patchouli 5/5 Stars $5.35