Body Care

Body skin is thicker than facial skin but has fewer oil glands – which is why the body, especially shins and forearms, dries out faster than the face in winter. Professional body care works with the same actives as facial care: hyaluronic acid, ceramides, acids and peptides, simply in a larger size.

PURE LAB stocks body care from Janssen Cosmetics, Juliette Armand, QMS Medicosmetics, HydroPeptide, PCA Skin and Image Skincare: body creams, exfoliators, serums, hand care and deodorants.

Where to start:

• Dry body skin – a cream with lactic acid or urea, ceramides, shea butter.
• Rough skin on hands and feet – an exfoliator once a week, then a rich cream.
• Firming – a body serum with caffeine or peptides.
• Hands – hand cream during the day, a richer layer in the evening.

Cream absorbs best on damp skin straight after a shower – that is when the water stays in.