Skincare products and routines are all the rage when it comes to doing this self-care during this past decade. However, doing skin care isn’t exactly new because it’s been around since the Qing dynasty in China when they used to mix different herbs and plants to create their own cosmetic products.
That said, this sudden boom in the cosmetic and skincare industry can be linked to the growing popularity of e-commerce platforms, particularly because it has made buying both local and imported skincare products that much easier compared to previous years. And it can also be associated with the rise of social media influencers on various digital platforms.
This is why so many people have been encouraged to focus on their skin and build their own skincare routines. But doing skin care is not merely a hype nor a bandwagon that you join for some time and let go of when you get tired; rather, it’s a continuous process that you have to do religiously to get the best results.
However, your face and neck aren’t the only parts of your body with skin, so why should you stop your skincare routine there? Do yourself a favor and extend your routine to encompass the entire body because all parts of your skin need the extra love. Plus, doing so can help you fight against the early signs of aging. Here’s what you can do to start doing body skin care:
Face
Since you’re familiar with the usual skincare products, you might have already built a routine that works on your skin. But if you still haven’t, the best place to begin is by figuring out your skin type. There are different types of skin, such as dry, oily, combination, sensitive, and normal. Knowing this from the get-go will help you build the right routine.
The next step will be to identify your specific problems areas. For instance, if you have sensitive and acne-prone skin, then you’ll need to find skincare products that contain the right ingredients for your skin type. In this case, you might benefit from getting products that have salicylic acids and witch hazel extracts to help control your breakouts.
Keep in mind that the right routine doesn’t need to have many products, especially because it could only complicate the process and discourage you from doing skincare every day. Instead, opt for the skincare basics such as a facial wash, toner, moisturizer, scrub, serum, and sunscreen.
Body
You might have already nailed your facial skincare routine down to a tee, but what about your body skin care? Other than the occasional soak and fragrant bath bomb in the tub when you want to relax, are you doing anything more for the skin on your body? If you can’t recall anything more, then it’s time for you to do body skincare.
Just like the skin on your face, the skin on your body also needs to be taken care of. But since it’s not as sensitive as the face on your skin, you won’t need as many skincare products. They are roughly the same skincare products in essence; however, their main difference lies in the ingredient formulation.
Doing body skin care involves using a soap, scrub, moisturizer, and sunscreen too. You can use any soap that you’re already using, but make sure to exfoliate your skin at least once or twice a week using a body scrub to get rid of the dead skin cells. And since your skin isn’t as sensitive, you can use an antioxidant body lotion with SPF formulation every day to keep your skin hydrated.
Hands
Your hands are arguably the most used body parts because they directly come into contact with everything you do. This includes doing your household chores, working on your computer, preparing food, and even doing your skincare routine. That’s why it’s important to take care of your hands, too.
Not many people prioritize the skin on their hands because it doesn’t need to be as beautiful as the skin on their face or arms, but that’s where they are wrong. You see, the hands are constantly being exposed to germs, water, alcohol, food particles, cleaning chemicals, and other substances, which means they’re more vulnerable to skin damage.
You might think that taking care of the skin on your hands isn’t worth the hassle. But try to imagine everything that you won’t be able to do if the skin on your hands is blistered and sore from all the chemicals that it’s been exposed to. So, use a hand cream, exfoliate regularly, and make sure to wear gloves when you’re cleaning with harsh chemicals.
Taking care of your skin should begin and end with your face; you have so much more skin on your body that deserves the same amount of care, if not more. Besides, if you only focus on one area—your face—and leave the rest of your skin to succumb to the signs of aging, what will happen then?
