Body Creams

A body cream does not have to be thick to work – what matters is what is in it. For dry skin the work is done by lipids (ceramides, shea butter, plant oils) and humectants (glycerin, hyaluronic acid); for rough skin, by acids – lactic acid and urea dissolve dead cells and smooth the surface.

PURE LAB stocks professional body creams from Janssen Cosmetics, Juliette Armand, QMS Medicosmetics, PCA Skin and Image Skincare.

How to choose a body cream:

• Very dry, flaking skin – a cream with lactic acid or urea.
• Sensitive skin – fragrance-free, with panthenol and bisabolol.
• Firming – caffeine, peptides, applied with a massage.
• A quick routine – a lighter lotion that absorbs in minutes.

Shins and elbows usually need more than the rest of the body – give them a second layer.