BODY POSITIVE
Skincare shouldn’t stop at the neck. Try some treats for the rest of you
Winter is the perfect time to show your skin a little extra TLC and that includes having carefully crafted products on hand to show your whole bod the love it deserves. From lush creams to body oils and handy tools, these goods are designed to soothe stressed skin, cushion limbs in moisture and boost your mood even on the greyest of days.
Pot of gold
Available in cocoa, watermelon, aloe and avocado, (1) Garnier Body Superfood 48h Hydrating Gel-Cream, $15.99, feels luxe yet comes with a very affordable price tag. The formula absorbs incredibly fast and hydrates parched skin for an amazing 48 hours, making it perfect to have on hand any time of year.
Easy does it
(2) Manicare’s Crystal Hair Remover, $44.99, is a clever little device for at-home hair eradication and more. The perfect solution if you suffer from ingrown hairs and for those who shave or wax but don’t get always get the best result, it can also extend the time between laser hair removal appointments and is great for travel.
Everyday luxury
A lightweight whipped moisturiser, (3) Moroccanoil Body Soufflé, $72 instantly hydrates skin, leaving it soft, smooth and silky.
The indulgent formula is rich with argan, avocado, and macadamia seed oils, as well as hydrating squalene to improve your skin’s natural barrier. Pair it with the brand’s (4) Body Polishing Scrub, $70, for baby soft results.
Brush up on your skills
Yes, dry brushing is an extra step in your daily routine, but it’s one worth adding. Having a beautiful body brush helps – and the newest tool from New Zealand bodycare brand Tronque doesn’t disappoint. Made from extra-fine ioncharged copper bristles, the ergonomically designed (5) Ionic Body Brush, $70, forms negative ions from natural friction, restoring your body’s natural energy as you brush, for softer skin and better circulation.
Firm up and glow
(6) Sol de Janeiro’s Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil, $105, is a non-greasy, visibly firming body oil that provides deep nourishment along with the most delicious scent. Massage
this luxurious formula into skin after a shower, using circular movements to boost your circulation.
Lush legs
Our legs are often one of the first places to get seriously dry in winter, so grab a leg-specific beauty such as (7) This Works Perfect Legs Body Butter, $56, and transform your pins literally overnight.
Step it up
Your feet cope with a lot every day, whether you’re cramming them into high heels or running shoes. (8) Dermal Therapy Heel Balm, $16.99, helps soften dry, cracked and rough heels and feet, and is enhanced with exfoliating properties to remove extra dead skin. To take things a step further, the brand’s (9) Foot Mask, $26.99 comes in the form of easy-to-use socks infused with powerful ingredients to transform tired tootsies in less than 90 minutes.
Keep on hand
(10) Byebyebad Hand Protector, $24, is a natural, alcohol-free formula that targets the bad bacteria but leaves the good ones happily where they are. It also stays active for 24 hours, nourishing your skin with ingredients such as kawakawa, hemp, ma¯nuka and echinacea.
Body beautiful
Not just for pregnant people but a fabulous addition to your routine if you are one, (11) Pure Mama’s Magnesium Body Rub, $59, has been expertly formulated to rapidly absorb through the skin to help ease discomfort and encourage skin suppleness during the second and third trimester of pregnancy.