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If you’re squeezing in one last late summer getaway, now is the perfect time to give your body care routine a little extra attention. Whether you’re heading somewhere sunny, planning lazy days by the pool or simply want to feel confident in your favourite summer clothes, a few targeted body products can help your skin look smoother, firmer and more hydrated. Of course, no cream or lotion can transform your body overnight, and there’s certainly no need to change the way you look before putting on a bikini. But the right body care can make skin feel beautifully soft, nourished and cared for, while regular massage and hydration can give it a healthier-looking glow. From firming creams and body serums to rich moisturisers designed to improve the appearance of skin, these are some of the products worth reaching for before your late summer break. Consider it a little pre-holiday pampering, rather than a pre-holiday punishment!
Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Sculptor
If firmer, smoother-looking skin is your late summer bodycare goal, Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Sculptor is a great product to add to your routine. This lightweight body serum is designed to visibly firm, lift and tone the appearance of skin, while helping to reduce the look of crepiness. Its advanced formula contains Pro-NAD+ Complex alongside a blend of microalgae and rice protein to support a more sculpted-looking appearance and hydration. Honey Locust Tree Extract helps smooth the appearance of crepey skin, while biomimetic carnosine provides antioxidant protection. Apply to targeted areas using upward strokes, ideally twice daily, for skin that looks smoother, firmer and more defined.
Aromatherapy Associates Revive Body Brush
Dry body brushing is a simple way to turn your everyday bodycare routine into a more indulgent ritual, and the Aromatherapy Associates Revive Body Brush is designed to help exfoliate and refresh the skin. Its bristles can be used across the body to help remove dead skin cells, leaving the surface feeling smoother and softer. Body brushing is also a lovely preparation step before applying your favourite firming or moisturising products, helping you to focus on areas such as the thighs, hips and arms. Start gently, particularly if you are new to body brushing, and use sweeping movements across the skin. With regular use, it can become an invigorating addition to your pre-holiday routine.
Jan Marini Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub
For beautifully smooth, polished-looking skin, Jan Marini Bioglycolic Resurfacing Body Scrub combines chemical and physical exfoliation in one hardworking treatment. Glycolic acid helps exfoliate the surface of the skin, while polished granules provide physical exfoliation to buff away rough, dry patches. The formula also contains aloe, chamomile and rosemary extracts to help condition and soothe the skin. It is particularly useful on areas that can become rough or uneven, such as the knees and elbows, while also helping to improve the appearance of dull skin. Use in the bath or shower, gently massaging over the body before rinsing thoroughly. It is an excellent pre-holiday step for softer, smoother-looking skin.
Elemis Targeted Toning Body Moisturiser
Elemis Targeted Toning Body Moisturiser is designed to help firm, tone and smooth the appearance of the skin, making it an ideal addition to a late summer bodycare routine. Its formula combines Nigari Salt with Jania Rubens, which helps improve the appearance of firmness, while plankton extract helps promote a more defined, visibly firmer-looking appearance. One of the most luxurious aspects is its transforming texture: the rich cream warms and melts into an oil as you massage it into the skin. Use circular movements over areas you want to target, taking a little extra time to massage the product in. Skin is left feeling silky-soft, supple and beautifully conditioned.
Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream
Don’t underestimate the difference well-hydrated skin can make to its overall appearance. Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream is a silky, medium-weight moisturiser designed to hydrate, smooth and condition the body, making it a great everyday companion to more targeted firming treatments. Naturally derived lactic acid, together with hydroxy acid extracts from sugar cane and apple, provides gentle exfoliation to help smooth dry, rough-feeling skin. Orange oil and green tea help soothe and soften, while lavender and patchouli create a calming aromatic experience. Suitable for all skin types, it absorbs easily without leaving a heavy residue. Apply morning and night, particularly after showering or bathing, for soft, smooth and glowing-looking skin.