Using body care products is essential for maintaining healthy, hydrated skin by supporting the skin’s protective barrier, preventing dryness and irritation, and promoting overall hygiene. Regular cleansing and moisturising also help control odour-causing bacteria while keeping the skin nourished.

Beyond physical benefits, body skin care also serves as a form of self-care, providing moments of relaxation and boosting confidence in daily life. Choosing the right products for your skin type ensures optimal results and long-term skin health.

Your body's skin differs from your facial skin in several important ways:

• Thickness - Facial skin is significantly thinner than body skin, especially in areas like your eyelids. Body skin is thickest on the palms, soles of feet, and upper back, requiring different body care products.
• Oil production - Your face has more sebaceous (oil) glands than most body areas, particularly in the T-zone (forehead, nose, chin). This makes facial skin more prone to oiliness and acne, which means your body skin care routine should be adjusted accordingly.
• Sensitivity - Facial skin tends to be more sensitive to ingredients and environmental factors since it's thinner and more exposed.
• Cell turnover - Facial skin typically renews itself more quickly than body skin, though this varies by specific body location. Full body care products are formulated to address these differences.
• Hair follicles - The density of hair follicles differs, with facial areas like the beard region having more follicles than many body areas.
• Sun exposure - Your face is almost constantly exposed to UV rays, unlike most body parts that are often clothed, leading to different aging patterns. Your body skin care routine should include sun protection for optimal skin health.
• Moisture retention - The skin on your body, particularly extremities like elbows, knees, and heels, tends to be drier than facial skin as it has fewer oil glands.

These differences highlight the need for specialised body care products, as they are formulated to cater to their unique characteristics and requirements.

Choosing the right body care products for your skin type involves understanding your skin’s needs and selecting ingredients that provide the best benefits. Here’s a guide to help:

Identify Your Skin Type

Dry Skin: Feels rough, flaky, or tight.

Oily Skin: Prone to greasiness and body acne.

Sensitive Skin: Easily irritated by fragrances or harsh ingredients.

Normal Skin: Balanced without major concerns.

For Combination Skin: Lightweight hydration, balancing formulas with non-greasy textures for a full body care approach.

Choose the Right Product Types

Body Wash: Opt for a creamy Hand Wash for dry skin, gel-based or exfoliating options for oily/acne-prone skin.

Moisturiser: Thicker Body Butters for dryness, lightweight lotions for oilier skin.

Exfoliant: Physical scrubs to remove rough patches, and AHAs/BHAs for smoother skin to enhance your body skin care.

Consider Seasonal Adjustments

Your skin may need richer products in winter and lighter, fast-absorbing ones in summer optimal body care.

For guidance on choosing the right body care products for your skin type, visit your nearest G&M skin clinic or start a live chat on our website with a G&M Skin Expert.

How often you should use body care products like body butters, body oils, and hand creams depends on your skin type, lifestyle, and environmental factors:

• Body Butters - Body Butters are rich and deeply moisturising, making them ideal for dry or dehydrated skin. For best results, apply once or twice daily, preferably after showering when your skin is still slightly damp to lock in moisture. If you have very dry skin, using it morning and night can provide extra nourishment as part of your full body care routine
• Body Oils - Body Oils help seal in hydration and improve skin elasticity. They work best when applied once daily, ideally right after a shower while the skin is damp to enhance absorption. If your skin is extra dry, you can layer body oil under or over your body lotion for added hydration. During summer, you may prefer using it a few times a week instead of daily as part of your body skin care.
• Sugar Body Polish - Sugar Scrubs exfoliate and hydrate, leaving skin smooth. Use two to three times a week unless you suffer with more sensitive skin on the body than use once per week if required. For rough or keratosis pilaris-prone areas, use two-three times a week. Always follow with a moisturiser to lock in hydration.
• Hand Creams - Hands are exposed to frequent washing, environmental stressors, and drying agents, so Hand Creams should be used as often as needed throughout the day. Apply after washing your hands, before heading outdoors in cold weather, and before bed for overnight nourishment, ensuring your hands are part of your overall body care.

To get the maximum benefits from your body care products, layering them in the right order is key. Here's the best approach for an effective body skin care routine:

• Cleanse - Start with a gentle Shower Body Oil to remove dirt, sweat, and dead skin cells, allowing your skin to better absorb subsequent products as part of your full body care.
• Exfoliate (if needed) - Use a body scrub or exfoliating treatment like Sugar Body Polish one to three times a week to remove dead skin, revealing a smoother surface for better absorption of your body care products.
• Moisturise - Follow with a Body Oil or Body Butter to lock in hydration. Apply while your skin is still slightly damp from showering for enhanced absorption and lasting moisture in your body care
• Pamper Your Hands - Treat your hands to a nourishing Hand Cream throughout the day, especially after washing or in colder weather, to keep them soft and moisturised.
• Don’t Forget Your Lips – Apply a moisturising Lip Balm or treatment to keep your lips soft and smooth, complementing your full body care.
• Extra Care for Your Feet – Use a Foot Peel if needed to exfoliate dead skin and keep your feet looking and feeling soft and smooth, rounding out your body skin care.
• Relieve Tension and Stress - Finish with Tension Release Balm, a soothing body care balm that is formulated to Magnesium to release tension and promoting relaxation for better sleep.

Exfoliating 1-2 times per week as part of your body care routine helps maintain smooth texture without over-stripping moisture. Those with sensitive skin should limit exfoliation to once per week (if required) to prevent irritation and preserve the skin’s natural barrier. Meanwhile, individuals with rough or keratosis pilaris-prone skin may benefit from exfoliating 3–4 times per week, focusing on areas like the arms and thighs to smooth and soften the skin.

Remember, always moisturise after exfoliating as part of your full body care routine to replenish hydration. Try to avoid over-exfoliating, as it can lead to irritation, redness, and a weakened skin barrier. Adjust frequency based on how your skin reacts; if you notice excessive dryness or sensitivity, reduce exfoliation to maintain healthy, nourished skin.

GINGER&ME Body Care Collection includes Body Butter, Bath & Body Oil, Body Scrub, Lip Balms, Hand Care, Foot Care and Balms.

GINGER&ME also offers a NEUROCOSMEDICS Face collection based on skin science and results-based actives as well as a Gifting range that is indulgent, luxurious and results-driven.