How To Get Glass Body Skin

For years, the importance of a comprehensive facial skincare routine has been drilled into our heads: our favorite “it girls” have rattled on about their obsession with Dr. Barbara Sturm’s Hyaluronic Serum in their episode of Vogue’s Beauty Secrets, dermatologists on TikTok wield their medical education to negate online misinformation about sunscreen, and our friends gush about the magical, transformative properties of the Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm. 

However, amidst the zeitgeist’s budding fascination with a naturally supple and dewy complexion, the spotlight has turned to body care. “Everything shower” and “glass body skin” routines have inundated social media, in which content creators trumpet their enthrallment with hydrated and luminescent body skin and divulge the products they used to replenish their skin barrier. Meanwhile, as the online discourse around body care has grown more sophisticated, established beauty brands recognized for their skincare, haircare, makeup, and even fashion collections have eagerly tried to capitalize on the popularity of body care. Rare Beauty, home of the widely beloved Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, recently debuted their Find Comfort body collection, while luxury fashion house Loewe harnessed its Spanish roots to create body soap and lotion infused with the essence of tomato leaves. 

Aside from aesthetic purposes, our skin is our own personal suit of armor that shields our body from harmful toxins, which means protecting it requires special love and attention. While the skin on the face is primed for direct exposure to active ingredients - like the skin-brightening powerhouse Vitamin C and texture-enhancing retinol - body skin tends to be more sensitive to the effects of those types of substances. Additionally, body skin generally demands a thicker lotion and a stronger physical exfoliant and cleanser than the face. 

While curating an effective body care routine may feel like a daunting task, the journey to having a healthy glow in your arms and legs does not require copious bottles of serums and oils. Here, follow L’OFFICIEL’s guide to the ultimate skincare routine for your body that will nourish the superhero organ and help you achieve glistening skin for your perfect seaside summer getaway.

Our bodies accumulate dirt and pollutants throughout the day, and a proper cleanser is essential to preventing irritation and dehydration triggered by debris buildup. If you suffer from body acne, it is best to choose a product with ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, which helps combat stubborn blemishes. On the other hand, if you deal with eczema or redness, a body wash with hypoallergenic and skin-soothing ingredients like glycerin and aloe vera can restore your skin from the wear and tear of outdoor elements.

Body skin is less delicate than that on our faces, so it can withstand a heavier exfoliant. A powerful exfoliant is key to removing dead skin cells and attaining visibly glowy skin, especially as we transition to the chillier season.