When we think of skincare, we often think of facial care. But this also includes the body. Skincare for the body is just as necessary as for the face. A hydrating body lotion and a weekly scrub do wonders for your skin. But what does the body need in terms...
When we think of skincare, we often think of facial...
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When we think of skincare, we often think of facial care. But this also includes the body. Skincare for the body is just as necessary as for the face. A hydrating body lotion and a weekly scrub do wonders for your skin. But what does the body need in terms of skincare? Let's delve a little deeper into the right skincare for our bodies!
How important is skin care?
It would be a shame if you neglect your body care every time. Your body deserves the same skin care as your face. After all, skin is skin. And your skin deserves protection against all kinds of harmful factors such as the sun, dirt and dryness. Dryness in particular is a common problem with the skin. But on the body, you often don't notice this, or it doesn't bother you very much.
In addition, removing dead skin cells - which your skin continuously produces - has a great influence on the smoothness of your skin. If you properly maintain the removal of dead skin cells, your skin will look a lot smoother and more radiant. Dead skin cells are also a kind of protective layer for your skin. So do not remove dead skin cells too often. Balance!
Especially if you spend a lot of time in the sun, good skin care is a must. UV radiation not only affects the health of your skin in the long term, UV radiation also has a great effect on your skin in the short term. A number of consequences of UV radiation are: thickening of the skin and inhibiting effect on the immune system. And of course you can also get badly burned.
What is a good skincare routine for the body?
The right skincare is key. Finding the right products for your skin can be a quest. Do you have very sensitive skin? Then it is best to use mild products and then you do not have to scrub your skin as often. Do you have dry skin, then hydration is important. And we can go on like this for a while! But first things first, what does a good skincare routine look like?
#1 - Cleanse your skin
Cleansing your skin is a must. This allows the nourishing skin cosmetics to be absorbed into your skin best after cleansing. Plus, the dirt that is on your skin must be removed. Often, there are residues of dirt left on your skin. Also from, for example, self-tanning, deodorant, sunscreen and body lotion products. And finally: use a shower gel that is based on natural ingredients.
#2 - Scrubbing
Is scrubbing bad for your skin or not? You may read one time that scrubbing is good for your skin, while another time you may read that you should avoid scrubbing. Scrubbing is not harmful to your skin, if you use the scrub in a proper way.
- If you have sensitive skin, exfoliating twice a month is enough.
- Do you have normal or oily skin? Then you can easily scrub once or twice a week.
It is important that the scrub does not contain harmful and natural ingredients. By scrubbing your body, dead skin cells and dirt will be removed. And skin care or self tanning can be better absorbed into the skin. Scrubbing also helps against ingrown hairs.
#3 - Shaving
Always shave on damp skin. Preferably with shaving foam. Also, do not use an old or dull razor.
#4 - Skincare products
It is important to nourish and hydrate your skin daily with gentle skin care products. A body lotion, body cream or oil is what your skin really needs. And will make your skin smoother, softer and shinier.
#5 - Other body care tips:
- Always use sunscreen when you go outside and the sun is shining, the best anti-aging!
- Don't shower too hot
- Drink as much water as possible
- Pay attention to ingredients when buying skin care products
- Buy hand cream
- Use a good deodorant . Deodorants can quickly affect your skin.
Which ingredients are harmful to the skin?
Finding the right ingredients for your skin remains a complicated piece. To help you on your way, we have put together a 'harmful ingredients checklist' below:
- Sulfates & Parabens
- Mineral oils
- Silicone
- Petroleum
- Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)
- Nano particles (often in sunscreen)
- Perfume (This is not always the case, you can use synthetic free perfume)
- Certain types of alcohol. Which ones can you use: cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, myristyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol.
How often & when should I apply skincare?
Skincare for every day:
- Shower gel
- Body lotion or body cream
- Sunscreen or aftersun (sunscreen preferably any time you go out into the sun, aftersun if you have been in the sun for a long time)
Skincare for 1-2x per week:
- Body oil
- Scrub (for normal or oily skin)
- Self-tanner ( until you are happy with your tan)
Skincare for 1-2x per month:
- Scrub (for sensitive or dry skin)
What skincare do I use for dry skin?
Hydration, hydration, hydration. If you have dry skin, it is important to hydrate your skin well.
One of the skin care products in our range is Attitude Super Leaves Energizing Ginseng Body Cream . This lotion is super soft and nourishing for your skin. Apply it daily and you will notice that the dryness is gone in no time.
Or the CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion . This body lotion has a milky substance and is specially developed for dry to very dry skin. Thanks to the non-comedogenic formula, pores are not clogged, your skin remains hydrated for 24 hours and the natural barrier is strengthened.
What skincare do I use for oily skin?
For oily skin, cleansing is important. This does not mean that you do not have to rub your body with a nourishing, hydrating body lotion. Because your body still needs this. Cleansing is perfect for oily skin. For example, you can scrub your body once or twice a week with the Shampoobars Body Scrub . This scrub is free of harmful substances such as; parabens, SLS, mineral oils, chemical preservatives or harsh chemicals .
Where can I ask my question about skin care?
Do you still have questions or doubts about the right skin care that suits your skin? The Haarspullen team is happy to help you! You can reach us by phone on weekdays, or send an email to info@haarspullen.nl. Also check this page about self-tanner or at the bottom of this page about general skincare , maybe you will find your answer there!