Do you practice skincare for the body? These scientific buys can transform your skin

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Bodycare is booming. Online searches for ‘body skin care’ rocketed over 1,000% last year*, while Space NK say sales of body lotion rose by a whopping 847% in 2022**.

But while body products tapping into familiar skincare routine ingredients isn’t anything new, those standing out now are the serums, creams and washes that offer meaningful bang for your buck, rather than just paying lip service with a bit of hyaluronic acid here or some vitamin C there.