My Full Body Care Routine for Silky, Glowing Skin
Want to step out of the shower feeling like a goddess? ✨ This is the full body care routine I swear by to keep my skin soft, smooth, and radiant from head to toe. No gatekeeping here—I’m sharing every step and product!
1. Dry Brushing (Before Shower)
Dry brushing boosts circulation, exfoliates dead skin, and preps your body for deeper product absorption.
How to do it:
- Use a natural bristle brush.
- Start at your feet and brush upward in long strokes.
- Do it for 3–5 minutes before hopping in the shower.
Pro Tip: Always brush toward your heart for lymphatic drainage.
2. Cleansing with a Hydrating Body Wash
I avoid anything that strips the skin. Instead, I use a creamy, sulfate-free body wash that cleanses while moisturizing.
Favorites:
- Dove Body Love Moisture Boost
- Nécessaire The Body Wash
- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser (yes, for the body too!)
3. Exfoliation (2–3 Times a Week)
To get that baby-soft feel and reduce texture, I exfoliate with either:
- A sugar scrub (for glow)
- A salicylic acid body wash (for KP or acne-prone areas like shoulders)
DIY Scrub: Mix sugar, olive oil, and a few drops of essential oil!
4. Shaving (Only When Needed)
I shave only when I exfoliate, and always after soaking for 10+ minutes.
Shaving tips:
- Use a shaving oil or conditioner instead of foam.
- Always follow up with aloe vera gel or a calming lotion.
5. In-Shower Moisturizing Hack
While your skin is still damp, apply a lightweight body oil to lock in hydration.
Try:
- Bio-Oil
- Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Oil
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid (for underarms & rough patches)
6. Out-of-Shower Body Cream
Now comes the glow step: Apply a rich body butter or cream.
Combo tip:
Layer a body lotion first, then a body oil on top for extra radiance.
Current fave:
- Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Cream
- Nivea Cocoa Butter
- The Body Shop Almond Milk Body Butter
7. Underarm & Foot Care
- Use a gentle exfoliant on underarms once a week to prevent darkness.
- For feet: apply thick heel balm + socks overnight for baby feet.
8. Finishing Touch: Perfume Layering
To smell irresistible all day:
- Body wash ➝ body cream ➝ body mist ➝ perfume.
Bonus glow hack:
Spray perfume on your body oil so it sticks longer.
💖 Final Thoughts
This body care routine isn’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling good, too. It’s a self-love ritual that leaves you glowing from the inside out.
