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.

When is the best time to apply body cream?

Straight after a shower, while skin is still slightly damp, is the easiest moment. Many people do this daily.

What is the difference between body cream and body milk?

Body milk is lighter and absorbs faster; body cream and butter are denser and suit dry skin especially well.

How do I use a body scrub?

Massage it onto damp skin in circular motions, rinse off, then follow with a body cream.

Do body care products make good gifts?

Yes. Matching pairs of scented shower gel and body milk are popular gifts because they are useful and enjoyable straight away.