When I ask someone about their skincare routine, they list the eye cream that got rid of their dark circles or the sunscreen that changed their life. The irony is that the majority of our skin exists below the chin. “While skin on our body is different and a bit more resilient than areas like the face, it still needs TLC,” says board-certified dermatologist Georgina Ferzli, M.D.. “Skin on our body is more prone to dryness, roughness, and, eventually, loss of elasticity.”
A solid body skincare routine will contain the three basics: A good cleanse, occasional exfoliation, and regular hydration. From there, you can add extra steps to target personal concerns, ranging from an itchy scalp (yes, your scalp is considered skin, too) to dark spots on the chest or loose skin around the knees. Finding a cream, lotion, or mask for every niche concern you could possibly have isn’t difficult. In fact, it can be a little overwhelming at times.
