Skincare routines have long been relegated to a face-first affair—serums, moisturizers, SPFs, you know, the usual lineup complete with luxe formulas and textures. But lately, the body care category has been blowing up: body oil-wash hybrids, toners to even skin blotchiness on the legs, retinol to slow down premature aging on the arms and hands, and even high-end creams made for the chest, stomach, and everything in between. And honestly? It makes sense. Why wouldn't we treat the other 90 percent of our skin that isn't on our face with the same level of attention?
As the weather heats up—and my skin is more exposed to damaging UV rays, sweat, and oil—I'm doing just that. I want a complexion that looks healthy, radiant, and feels smooth from head to toe. That said, I've invested in a solid summer skincare routine that treats my body and face as one full system. Because no matter how good the skin on my face looks, if the rest of my body is neglected, it throws the whole thing off.
