Your Ultimate Body Skincare Guide
June 05, 2025We dedicate so much time to our facial skincare, but what about the rest of our bodies? Are you neglecting the skin on your body? Not sure? Then read on.
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and makes up approximately one-seventh of our body weight. Our skin does a lot for us and we can often take it for granted - it's living, breathing and ever-changing, and every square inch needs to be cared for.
A body skincare routine varies from a self-care ritual to addressing concerns from body acne, dry winter skin, Keratosis pilaris, body acne to hormonal changes that impact the skin. From firming creams that promote new collagen production to skin tightening for the neck, at Skin Pharmacy, we have it all!
Hand Care
Hands up if you tend to neglect the skin on your hands? Good news is, you're reading this article to give you some advice on how to best take care of them.
The skin on hands gets thinner and drier, and is prone to age spots. We recommend pHFormula Hand Perfection, it helps treat and reduce age spots with Niacinamide and Liquorice extract and is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as sunflower seed oil, olive oil and vitamin E.
Neck & Décolletage
We always advise our patients to extend their facial skin care routine to the neck and décolletage. However, for patients with specific concerns with the skin on the neck area, we recommend pHFormula N.E.C.K. recovery cream. Formulated with a unique, advanced Skin tightening complex rich in glycoproteins and purified polysaccharides to support the structure of the dermis as well as assisting in the improvement of skin moisture levels and plasticity – making the skin flexible, pliable, and able to retain its shape.
Sun Damaged Skin
We've all been guilty of enjoying the sun a bit too much and although we may not notice immediately, sure enough, over time, we start to see the signs of sun damage. pHformula's POINT age reverse serum targets ageing with a powerful peptide cocktail, boosting collagen and elasticity. This complex, alongside Phytosan, combats UV-induced damage, while Wakame extract hydrates deeply. Antioxidants like grape extract and vitamin E further protect against premature ageing.
Cellulite
Cellulite is very normal and up to 90% of women will have cellulite. However, we do have patients who specifically ask for recommendations for a high performing cellulite cream.
Our patients swear by consistent use of Marini CelluliTx Cellulite Cream, a breakthrough solution in this category comprising 11 key ingredients, including caffeine, aminophylline, l-carnitine, theophylline, peptides, glaucine, and retinol, this product works to dynamically target the appearance of cellulite.
Stretch Marks
As with cellulite, stretch marks are completely normal and more common than you think, with 90% of the population (male and female) developing stretch marks at some point in their lives. We understand that stretch marks may bother some people and during the summer months, google searches peak with the question 'how to get rid of stretch marks'.
Designed for the bust area, Meder Arma Bust Cream can be used to target stretch marks in specific areas of the body. With regular use, it restores the bust's shape and firmness (and reduces stretch marks). Kigelia africana extract has a noticeable firming and shaping effect on delicate skin, improving elasticity and boosting the synthesis of collagen and elastin.
For all over the body, Hydropeptide: Firming Moisturizer: Slimming Body Rejuvenation is a firming, tightening body cream rich in ingredients that not only help reduce the appearance of stretch marks, scars and discolouration, but also tighten and hydrates skin.
Body Acne
Meder EU Skin Prebiotic Anti-Acne for face and body is a revolutionary anti-acne solution for both face and body. This non-aggressive formulation harnesses the power of organic plant stem cells, skin-identical vitamins, and probiotics to effectively address all types of acne, including hormonal and chronic adult acne.
All Over Body
Not everyone enjoys slathering creams and lotions of the body (it is the largest organ after all), so one of our top recommendations is iS Clinical Youth Body Serum. This spray-on serum delivers instant hydration, ideal for parched skin. Contains potent watermelon, blue-micro algae, licorice root, and holy herb extracts to nourish and revitalise. It also offers environmental protection and DNA support, crucial post-sun exposure.
Sente Dermal Repair Cream is clinically proven to promote firmer looking skin in just 8 weeks. This nourishing body cream blends lipids and ceramides with HSA to promote new collagen production.
ZO Skin Health Body Emulsion is powered with an exclusive 12-hour time-release antioxidant complex to protect the skin, The formula works to exfoliate dead skin cells, reduce pigmentation, and strengthen the skin's protective barrier for hydrated, smooth, and evenly toned skin.
Feet
Revive skin on the feet with Exuviance Exfoliating & Conditioning Foot Balm, A 20% AHA/PHA blend gently exfoliates, revealing silky-smooth soles without harsh peeling. Ideal for dry, cracked heels, this conditioning balm softens and comforts, transforming tired feet into healthy, hydrated skin.
If you have any specific questions, speak to our experts - for free. Book an appointment online here
Alternatively, email hello@skinpharmacy.com or by phone at 020 3070 3833 or 07522002050