Body care

Body care: from body cream to deodorant

Body care is everything you use in the shower, after washing and through the day to keep skin feeling comfortable: shower gels, body creams and milks, body scrubs, deodorants, hand creams and anti-cellulite products. The range includes pharmacy-brand skincare and scented body collections.

A good body care routine is simple: cleanse, exfoliate when needed, moisturise and finish with something fresh. Add a couple of favourites, such as a scented shower gel with a matching body milk, and everyday care turns into a small moment for yourself.

How to choose body care products

Choose by skin type and routine. Dry skin likes richer creams and butters, normal skin lighter milks and gels. An unscented or lightly scented product is a good choice if you also wear perfume.

• Washing: a shower gel and a body scrub cleanse skin and prepare it for moisturiser.
• Moisture: a body cream or body milk keeps skin soft and smooth.
• Freshness: deodorants come as roll-ons, sprays and creams, for women and men.
• Hands: a hand cream fits in a bag and suits use several times a day.

The range features L’Occitane and Collistar with several collections each.

In the shower

The shower is the first step of body care and often the favourite moment of the day. A shower gel can be foamy and refreshing, creamy and nourishing, or oily and softening. The Rituals Karma shower foam turns washing into a small ritual, the gentle L’Occitane Herbae shower gel suits anyone who likes a soft scent, and a shower oil leaves skin comfortably soft after rinsing. Pick a scent you love, because it stays with you all morning.

Body scrubs for smoother skin

A body scrub is a weekly treat that lifts dry cells from the surface and makes skin more receptive to cream. Apply it to damp skin, massage in circles and rinse. Sea-inspired salt scrubs such as Collistar Anti-Water Talasso give the shower a spa feel. After exfoliating, cream or oil absorbs better, so this is the ideal moment for rich moisture.

Body cream and body milk

Body cream has a denser texture and suits dry skin especially well, while body milk is lighter and absorbs quickly. If you do not like anything greasy, choose a milk; if your skin feels tight in winter, choose a cream or butter. Body oils are a third option: they leave damp skin with a light glow and suit massage, such as the Clarins Relax treatment oil for an evening wind-down or the Collistar body oil for rich care. Apply cream straight after the shower, while skin is still slightly damp.

Deodorants and freshness

When choosing a deodorant, it matters whether you prefer a roll-on, a spray or a cream. A roll-on is precise, a spray is quick and a cream deodorant is gentle. Men have dedicated lines, such as the Collistar roll-on deodorant for men and the Vichy 72 h deodorant. Pick the one that fits your day: office hours, a workout or a long trip.

Anti-cellulite and shaping products

Anti-cellulite products are made for regular care of the thighs, hips and stomach. They are applied with massage movements, usually after the shower. Gels, creams and capsules complement one another: the Collistar remodeling treatment for abdomen and hips and the High-Definition slimming cream belong in a daily routine where consistency matters. Add movement and plenty of water and the routine feels complete.

Hands and feet

Hands are always on show, so they deserve their own care. Hand creams come in small tubes and weigh very little. A rich shea butter cream suits dry skin and a light gel cream suits office work. The L’Occitane Rose hand cream gives hands a rose scent, and the Eucerin pH5 hand cream is made for dry and sensitive skin. Keep one cream on your desk and another in your bag.

Sun-kissed skin and an even tone

If you want a warm tone on your body in winter too, see the self-tanning products. An applicator glove helps you apply the product evenly and keeps hands clean, and Vita Liberata Body Blur evens out the skin tone on body and face. Combine them with exfoliation and moisture so the tone stays even.

As a gift and for yourself

Body care is a gift idea that always fits. A scented shower gel and body milk make a classic pair, and a body scrub with a cream forms a small spa set. Browse the gift sets and the body care accessories, such as a self-tan applicator glove. Add a scent the recipient already loves and the gift will be remembered.

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