Roses are red, violets are blue, fall is here, and you should have a body care routine too! Yes, you read that right. You might be thinking I’m jumping ahead here (there aren’t any snowflakes outside, girl), but body care doesn’t have to be limited to the winter season. Instead of framing body care as a treatment for dry, irritated skin, let’s shift the dialogue toward something more preventative! Caring for your skin is a year-round habit, but it’s by no means an easy feat. Let’s start ourselves off by putting together a simple body care routine for fall!
Grab Your Exfoliating Gloves, Babes!
If you’re a maniac for anything skincare like me, then you’ve most likely picked up exfoliation once or twice in your life. But what if I said you could exfoliate almost every other day? Isn’t that harmful? No, it doesn’t have to be! Healthline recommends exfoliation for those with normal skin types at least 2 to 3 times a week. Oily skin? Daily exfoliation is alright too, per Healthline—even for your face. Dry or sensitive skin? Once a week is perfect, as long as you’re monitoring your skin sensitivity. You want to slough off those dead skin cells ASAP. Whether you’re wanting a smoother base for makeup, a cleaner shave, or just glowing skin: grab those exfoliating tools, plush your fav body wash, and get to scrubbing!
What Do I Exfoliate With?
Exfoliating doesn’t have to be expensive, and it doesn’t have strict rules. You can pick up a traditional exfoliating glove, like these Kitsch mitts, for a more precise cleaning. Not a glove fan? Try out brushes: they’ve been going viral in the recent years, and for good reason. Ecotools has a fantastic cruelty-free body brush you can leave in the shower or toss into your cabinet for safe-keeping. Whichever you choose, you can customize your body care routine’s tools according to your skincare needs!
Hydration: Which Lotion Do I Choose?
Screech—I have a big problem and it’s lotions! How do you know which lotion to choose? Take a deep breath and push away your hydration fears, N Crowd, we’ve got this. When choosing the proper moisturizer for your body, you’re going to have to consult your skin first. Are you uber-sensitive or super dry? Then let’s go with something soothing with minimal fragrance like CeraVe’s Daily Moisturizing Lotion. She’s an oily girl that doesn’t want to cake on more hydration than necessary: how about strawberry scents? WELCOS KWAILNARA has this adorable strawberry milk body lotion that is grease-free. Normal skin? Babes, eos is your best friend: choose fresh + cozy, crème de pistachio, or virtually any scent, and lather that lotion on!
Lock in That Moisture With Vaseline
Now that you’ve washed, exfoliated, and hydrated your skin we need to lock that moisture in. What’s the big secret? How can we finalize our fall body care routine? Vaseline. The science behind Vaseline is that our adored jelly-product is an occlusive, meaning that it creates a barrier on your skin to prevent moisture loss. Apply a light layer to your extra dry areas to ensure that hydration stays. The best part about this? You can stop by your local drug store to grab a tub of Vaseline. If you’re feeling a bit fancy, you might even pick up the brand’s cocoa-scented body oil or their whipped body butter for extra shine.
Who says that body care has to be a chore? Elevate your self-care with some of these cute exfoliating tools and yummy smelling products! Now that you’re a certified body care expert, there’s only one thing to do: put your new skills to use.
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