It's Not All About the Face: Anti-ageing Skincare For Your Body

We invest a lot of time and money into our facial skincare routines, so why wouldn’t we do the same for our bodies? In fact, giving our bodies more than a lather in the shower can help us slow down the process of premature ageing. So, take a look at our top anti-ageing body care essentials to add to your routine.

Exfoliate regularly

Our natural exfoliation process slows down as we age, meaning skin can be left feeling a little lacklustre. The rich and indulgent Beautiful Skin Gorgeous Glow Body Scrub is the perfect addition to your post-shower routine, enriched with argan oil and rosehip seeds to gently sweep away dead skin cells for a silky-soft, radiant glow.

Choose retinol-rich products

Retinol is the champion of anti-ageing skincare. Why? It stimulates new collagen production, which slows down as we age, to help improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The Restore & Renew FACE, NECK & DÉCOLLETÉ MULTI ACTION Serum is infused with pro retinol to support the skin’s renewal process and the age-defying peptide technology, MATRIXYL 3000 PLUS™, for firmer-looking skin. In fact, 85% of women saw better age defying results when this was added into their daily routine.*

*8 weeks on 200 women.

Are antioxidants good for my skin?

Antioxidants, often found in vitamin C and E, play an important role in your skin’s defence against free radicals that are present in pollution and UV exposure. Having a body lotion rich in vitamin E like the Beautiful Skin Completely Quenched Body Milk helps to combat dryness and protect your skin while wrapping it in head-to-toe luxury.

Take care of your hands

Our hands are always exposed to the sun, meaning they’re one of the first body parts to show signs of premature ageing such as thinning skin, sun spots and wrinkling. This, on top of hand washing, strips the skin of its natural oils, causing dryness and accelerating ageing. Take care of your hands using the Protect and Perfect Intense ADVANCED Daily Hand Cream SPF 15 that’s enriched with our unique double defence technology for the most advanced sun damage protection. To reduce the appearance of seven signs of ageing, including uneven pigmentation and age spots, the Pure Retinol Hand Cream works wonders while delivering eight hours of hydration and strengthening your nails and cuticles.

Look for peptides & hyaluronic acid

Found naturally in the skin, hyaluronic acid helps bind water to collagen, which traps in moisture to reveal a plump and hydrated complexion. Peptides are synthetic proteins which have targeted functions, from strengthening the skin’s barrier to synthesising new collagen and elastin. The Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Body Serum provides 24 hours of advanced hydration thanks to hyaluronic acid, and visibly firms skin’s texture thanks to the power of the peptides.

Always apply SPF

Wearing SPF on your body as well as your face plays a huge role in preventing signs of premature ageing. Our top tip is choose the lightweight and moisturising Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED Anti-Ageing Sun Protection Spray SPF 30 which has five-star UVA protection and helps restore more youthful-looking skin. For an extra layer of protection on the lips and eyes, try the Anti-Ageing Shimmering Lip and Eye Screen SPF 30, infused with antioxidants to help your skin build its own defences against the ageing effects of the sun.