Skincare 101: why you should never neglect your body care, and the products we’d recommend for gorgeous skin

Unlike facial skin, which tends to be thinner, the skin on our bodies varies from area to area, which requires customising products depending on your concerns

Use oils on damp skin, dry brush once in a while to improve circulation and remove dead skin, and be more mindful of the ingredients in the products you use

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When it comes to skincare, taking care of your body is just as important as taking care of your face. Photo: Shutterstock

Published: 6:45pm, 27 Jan 2021Updated: 12:03pm, 16 Feb 2021

Many women tend to follow elaborate, multi-step facial skincare routines inspired by South Korean beauty regimes. The opposite, however, can be said for our bodies, which we often left neglect – and this results in issues such as dryness, cellulite, and even wrinkles.

“The skin on the body deserves as much attention – if not more – than the face. At the spa, we notice that many women neglect areas such as back, hands, feet, elbows and knees, as well as areas that undergo regular hair removal such as the underarms,” says Sioux Lees, director of spa and wellness at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.

“While skin conditions can be caused by internal factors, there are regular treatments or products we can incorporate into our routines to improve their condition.”

Unlike facial skin, which tends to be thinner, the skin on our bodies varies from area to area, which requires customising products or treatments depending on your concerns. Experts agree that the area most women tend to ignore when it comes to body care is the neck and décolleté (from the neck down to the chest).

Sioux Lees (sitting) is the director of spa and wellness at the Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong.

“This area shows visible signs of ageing quicker than the face because the skin is more reactive and there are less sebaceous glands present. I always tell my clients to apply their face products, be it a moisturiser or serum, from the nipples up, every day. You don’t need to buy a different cream, just make sure you cover the entire area,” says celebrity facialist Joanna Czech.