Bath & Body

The best body skincare routine has four steps: cleanse, exfoliate, treat, and protect. Use a gentle cleanser, exfoliate two to three times a week to smooth texture, then apply a targeted treatment for dryness, crepey skin, or uneven tone. Finish with broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher on exposed skin. Like facial care, the best routine is tailored to your skin.

Most people should exfoliate their body two to three times a week. In a body skincare routine, chemical exfoliants like AHAs work well for rough texture and dullness, while gentle scrubs suit normal, resilient skin. If you have inflamed body acne, use chemical exfoliants only and avoid scrubs, which can irritate breakouts. Always follow with moisturizer, and skip exfoliating on sunburned or irritated skin.

The best body skincare for crepey skin combines retinoids, peptides, and collagen-supporting ingredients that encourage skin renewal. skinbetter science AlphaRet Body Overnight Cream helps improve the appearance of crepey texture, while ALASTIN TransFORM Body Treatment supports smoother, firmer-looking skin. Pair either with consistent hydration and daily SPF, since sun exposure is a leading driver of collagen loss on the arms, legs, and chest.

The best body skincare ingredients for dry, flaky skin are humectants like hyaluronic acid, emollients that soften, and barrier lipids like ceramides that lock moisture in. Epicutis Lipid Body Treatment and Senté Dermal Repair Body Cream are excellent choices for replenishing the skin barrier. Apply within a few minutes of bathing, while skin is still slightly damp, to seal in hydration.

Rough bumps on the arms usually smooth out with regular exfoliation and rich moisture. These bumps are typically keratosis pilaris, a harmless buildup of keratin around hair follicles. In your body skincare routine, use GlyMed Plus Refining Body Scrub with AHAs two to three times a week with gentle pressure, then follow with Senté Dermal Repair Body Cream or Dr. Esthe Dual Barrier Lotion.

Clearing body acne starts with a body skincare routine that keeps pores clear without irritating active breakouts. Use a benzoyl peroxide or mandelic acid wash on affected areas, choose body products that carry our Acne Safe badge, and shower soon after sweating. Save physical scrubs like GlyMed Plus Refining Body Scrub for rough texture once inflamed breakouts have calmed.

Yes. Pore-clogging ingredients in shampoo, conditioner, and styling products can leave residue that triggers breakouts along the hairline, neck, back, and shoulders. For a complete body skincare approach, choose hair products that carry our Acne Safe badge, rinse conditioner thoroughly, and wash your body after your hair. SEEN Haircare is formulated to be gentle on both hair and breakout-prone skin.

Yes. Consistent body skincare can help fade the appearance of dark spots and uneven tone on the arms, legs, chest, and hands. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and brightening ingredients encourage skin renewal, while daily broad-spectrum SPF keeps existing spots from darkening. Expect gradual results over 8 to 12 weeks. For spots left behind by breakouts, see our guide to treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation at home.

Yes, many face products work beautifully in a body skincare routine. Gentle face cleansers are excellent on the body, and brightening serums, peel pads, and masks help even out tone on the arms, chest, and legs. We love Senté Cysteamine Mask and skinbetter science AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads for the body. For moisture, body formulas cover larger areas more economically than face creams.

Copper peptides, growth factors, and scalp-hydrating ingredients help create a healthy environment for fuller-looking hair. Treat your scalp as an extension of your body skincare routine with gentle cleansing and targeted serums like NeoGenesis Hair Thickening Serum or ( plated )™ Skin Science HAIR Serum. Because thinning hair can have hormonal or nutritional causes, see a healthcare professional for sudden or persistent hair loss.