Extending Your Skincare Beyond the Face

You’ve probably heard the saying, “Your face stops at your boobs,” right? But why stop there? Body care is one of the most overlooked aspects of skincare routines, often neglected in our younger years only to become a focus later in life.

While it’s easy to focus skincare efforts on the face, the skin on your body is just as deserving and often exposed to the same environmental stressors. Whether it’s battling dryness or managing body acne (yep, ‘bacne’ is a thing), the skin on your body can benefit significantly from a tailored care routine. It’s not just about looking good; it’s about feeling great in your skin, from head to toe.

Understanding Body Skin Concerns

Like facial acne, body acne is triggered by excess oil production, dead skin cells, and bacteria thriving in the pores. It often appears on the back, chest, and shoulders, where sebaceous glands are abundant. Body acne can be aggravated by tight clothing, excessive sweating, and improper hygiene. Regular exfoliation, wearing breathable fabrics, and using products formulated for acne-prone skin can help manage and prevent bacne.

 Keratosis Pilaris, often referred to as ‘chicken skin’, is a common, harmless condition where small bumps appear on the skin due to the build-up of keratin – a protein that protects skin from harmful substances and infection. These bumps are usually found on the upper arms, thighs, cheeks, or buttocks. They’re not painful but can be dry or itchy. Gentle exfoliation with chemical exfoliants such as lactic acid and hydration with rich emollients can help smooth the skin’s texture.

 Dehydrated skin on the body can feel tight, look dull, and show signs of irritation more easily. It occurs when there is a lack of water in the skin. Factors like over-exposure to hot water, heaters during Winter, dry climates, and harsh soaps can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dehydration. Using hydrating body washes and lotions, reducing shower temperature, and applying moisturiser immediately after showering can help combat dehydration.

At Enchanted, we don’t just recommend products; we also provide specialised treatments for body skin concerns. Our services include back and butt facials that address issues like acne, keratosis pilaris, and dehydration. These treatments encompass the same technologies and products you would expect from a ‘regular’ facial such as hydrodermabrasion, light therapy, chemical peels and manual extractions, to target your body skin concerns and help manage and improve its condition.

A Simple Body Care Plan

 Caring for the skin below your jawline doesn’t have to be a chore or involve a cabinet full of products. Just as your facial skincare routine brings out the best in your complexion, a straightforward, no-fuss bodycare routine can significantly enhance the health and appearance of your skin from neck to toes.

1 – Just like our face, you want to gently cleanse the skin without it feeling stripped, tight or dry. Pure Fiji’s Coconut Milk Shower Gel combines natural cleansers from sugar cane and coconut to hydrate and soothe the skin without stripping its natural oils, while pineapple extracts gently exfoliate, leaving your skin soft and radiant. Packed with antioxidants and essential omega fatty acids, it helps to repair sun damage and enhance the skin’s texture, making every wash a nourishing indulgence.

 2 – Exfoliate 1-2 times per week with Pure Fiji’s Coconut Sugar Rub, available in a selection of drool-worthy tropical infusions. Wet your skin, take one scoop of the rub, and spread it evenly over your body. Massage in until it turns to honey, leave for 10 minutes to allow the naturally-occurring alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate and decongest, then rinse.

3 – Following exfoliation, it’s time to lock in hydration by moisturising the skin. Apply a hydrating body lotion or rich body butter to damp skin post-shower for lasting hydration and softness. We have a range of hydration-loaded options to suit your individual skin goals and needs, including the antioxidant-loaded Vital C Hydrating Hand and Body Lotion and Nourishing Body Spa Rejuvenating Body Lotion (perfect for addressing rough skin build-up) by Image Skincare and the indulgent and soothing Body Butters by Pure Fiji.

4 – For concerns like body acne or keratosis pilaris, incorporate specific treatments and products that address these concerns directly, which can be professionally recommended during a skin consultation.

Remember to treat your neck and décolletage as an extension of your face, using gentle products and including SPF in your routine.

So, if your skincare stash is full of powerful facial products while your bodycare  lags, this is your sign to give the rest of your skin the same love and care. Contact us today for personalised recommendationsthat celebrate every part of you.