Through the hustle and bustle of the summer season, full body care might be at the back of your mind. After all, with all the beach fun and outdoor picnics to look forward to, no one can blame you if you’re forgetting to moisturize your body everyday. That being said, both face and body are prone to becoming dry and dull when the weather reaches peak temps; if you’re noticing cracking, peeling or tight skin, your body’s sending you a clear message that it’s in need of some TLC. Below are our skincare and body care recommendations to protect and nourish your body from head to toe, featuring daily picks to work towards smoother, healthier skin. Ready to unleash your full-body glow? Keep scrolling to begin.
Enzyme Cleanser
By Wishtrend - Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - By Wishtrend
Kill 2 birds with 1 stone with the By Wishtrend Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash, designed to simultaneously cleanse away impurities and exfoliate dead skin cells from the complexion. It’s made with Papaya Enzymes to melt away blackheads and other buildup, providing a fresh cleanse that leaves the skin feeling clean, soft and nourished, rather than stripped and irritated. If you’re someone with normal, oily or combination skin, feel free to use this in place of your regular cleanser everyday; dry skin friends, try this cleanser on alternate days to avoid drying out your complexion.
Toner Pad
Mediheal - Madecassoside Blemish Pad
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Mediheal
We’re diehard stans of the Mediheal Madecassoside Blemish Pad, but don’t just take our word for it: this toner pad has countless 5-star ratings from skincare enthusiasts all over the world who have fallen in love with its calming and toning wizardry. The pads are soaked in a Microparticlized CalmingTox™ Complex that wields Madecassoside and Centella to intensely soothe the skin and smooth out skin texture. Each swipe alleviates irritation, delivers hydration, and improves the appearance of skin tone unevenness. For an even more powerful skin boost, you can use the toner pads as a personalized sheet mask that targets specific areas of your face that need a little bit more support.
Sleeping Mask
COSRX - Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - COSRX
Your nightly 8 hours are meant for rest and recovery, and the perfect companion to your peppermint tea, lip mask and ASMR tracks is the COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask. Packed with 68.9% Rice extract, it brightens, nourishes and softens a dull, tired complexion, getting you to wake up looking like you’ve just stepped out of a spa. Its star ingredient Rice is a powerful antioxidant that defends against free radical damage and supports your natural glow. Plus, it helps prevent moisture loss that can occur when sleeping with the AC on during the hotter months.
Body Wash
Round Lab - Pine Calming Cica Body Wash
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Round Lab
Sweat, oils and dead skin cells can accumulate quicker on your skin during the summer, leading to body acne breakouts. To treat these skin concerns and elevate your shower routine, indulge in the Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Body Wash that mixes Pine Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid and Panthenol into one soothing and refreshing formula. It foams up to a plush lather that cleanses away impurities, balances the skin’s pH, and alleviates redness and inflammation, all the while moisturizing the body to improve its overall condition.
Body Mist
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - mixsoon
The H.C.T of the mixsoon H.C.T. Body Mist stands for a trio of hero ingredients: Heartleaf, Centella and Tea Tree Leaf extract. Together, they form a synergy to put an end to acne breakouts on the body, returning it to a calm and fortified state post-shower. As it mildly exfoliates the skin, it also replenishes hydration levels with 3 types of Hyaluronic Acid. It dispenses as a fine mist from the spray bottle and is equipped with a 360° nozzle that lets you spritz any part of the body with ease, especially the back.
Body Lotion
APLB - Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - APLB
When something snags one of our prestigious VANA Awards, rest assured they’re the real deal. The APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Body Lotion took home the award for Best Body moisturizer & Lotion this season, blowing fans away with its lightweight and non-greasy, yet ultra-moisturizing formula that rapidly absorbs into the skin, thanks to the Wide-Spread Texture System™ utilized in its making. The body lotion includes a plethora of gentle ingredients such as Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica and Squalane, reviving skin bounciness and softness with every layer.
Hand Cream
Dr. Jart+ - Ceramidin Hand Cream
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - Dr. Jart+
Hard-working hands find comfort and care in the Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Hand Cream, a dermatologist-tested cream rich in skin-strengthening Ceramide NP, hydrating Panthenol and moisture-retaining Glycerin. Upon application, it immediately relieves dry and tight skin by forming a barrier to prevent moisture loss. Whether you’re slathering your hands during your work day or right before hitting the hay, know your chapped, worn-out hands will be safeguarded from further harm.
Foot Pack
PETITFEE - Dry Essence Foot Pack
Courtesy of Korean Skincare Brand - PETITFEE
Get your feet sandals and flip flop-ready with the PETITFEE Dry Essence Foot Pack. This foot mask consists of an Aloe cream that’s dry-processed into little booties, melting into the skin once it comes into contact with body heat. The pack targets cracked heels, rough soles and neglected toes, providing the ultimate nourishing treatment in just 15 minutes to restore hydration and strength to your feet. They’re a great addition to any pamper routine or your next sleepover with your besties.
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