This Bodycare Routine Can Give You Firm Skin

Here’s a harsh truth: Skin will sag, period. It’s an inevitable part of aging that results from collagen, fat, and moisture loss. Is it even possible to maintain firm skin past 40? It really depends on your genes, lifestyle, and skincare routine. While you can’t stop the natural aging process, you can slow down its effects with a targeted bodycare routine that can improve skin elasticity. Here are tips to help keep your neck-to-toe skin looking plump.

Take your time and enjoy your showers – it should be more than just another task to speed through. Beyond cleansing, it’s about taking care of your skin, so wash every nook and cranny using moisturizing products. You’ll come out feeling lighter and livelier.

If you’re in a rush, try using Dove Deeply Nourishing Body Wash, which multitasks by cleaning like a soap and moisturizing like a lotion. It’s made with NutriumMoisture™ technology that delivers nourishment and hydration deep into the epidermis, helping your skin look smoother and firmer.  

When you exfoliate, you remove the layer of dead skin cells that dull your complexion and encourage faster cell turnover. This helps amplify the results of your other bodycare products, smoothen rough texture, cut down on back acne, and promote firm skin.

Since the skin on the body is thicker than the skin on the face, it can tolerate either a physical exfoliator, such as a dry brush and body scrub. If you have scaly patches of dull skin around your elbows and knees, you can try Dove Bar Gentle Exfoliating. It combines exfoliating beads with ¼ moisturizing cream that buffs away dead skin and softens rough texture while also providing hydration.

Body serums are very similar to face serums. They’re packed with active ingredients designed to address specific skin concerns, from hyperpigmentation to sagging skin. In your case, you’d want to look for body serums with skin-tightening actives like retinol, peptides, or caffeine.

For best results, apply your body serum after showering when your skin is still damp. Target areas that are prone to sagging, such as your thighs, arms, neck, and stomach. Gently massage the product into the skin using your knuckles to further enhance the serum’s toning effects.

The “moisture sandwich” technique is one secret to getting firm skin. It involves layering products strategically to trap and lock in water in the epidermis. Start with a lightweight body lotion (or serum) and follow a thicker cream or oil-based product.

Keep in mind that certain body oils are more occlusive than others, which makes them a bit greasy. Jojoba, grapeseed, rosehip, and white sesame seed oils are excellent choices as they’re fast-absorbing and mimic the skin’s natural lipids.

Now that your body is all oiled up, you’re ready to indulge in a relaxing lymphatic drainage ritual. Dry brushing is a popular method for reducing water retention, but it may be painful if you have sensitive skin. The next best option is a lymphatic drainage paddle, which resembles a giant gua sha.

The smooth, rounded edges of the paddle are designed to flush out excess fluids and increase blood flow without causing too much friction. All the scraping and massaging also help stimulate the body to produce more collagen – an essential protein for maintaining firm skin. To use the paddle, glide it in upward strokes, working your way from the ankles toward the neck.

The rest of your body deserves the same attention and love that you give to your face. By incorporating these steps into your bodycare routine, you’re on your way to achieving the firm skin you’ve long manifested.