As the summer sun beams down, bringing with it warm, longer days, it’s the perfect time to focus on self-care routines that refresh and rejuvenate the skin. One of the most beneficial practices during this season is scrubbing and oiling your body. These age-old rituals offer a plethora of benefits that can enhance both your skin’s appearance and your overall well-being. Here’s why incorporating scrubbing and oiling into your summer skincare regimen is a great idea.
Scrubbing your body helps remove dead skin cells that accumulate over time. These cells can clog pores, leading to dull skin, breakouts, and uneven texture. During summer, sweat and sunscreen can exacerbate these issues. Regular exfoliation with a gentle scrub promotes cell turnover, revealing fresher, smoother skin underneath.
Using a body scrub stimulates blood flow to the skin’s surface. This increased circulation can improve the overall health of your skin by delivering more oxygen and nutrients to skin cells, while also promoting the removal of toxins
After exfoliating, oiling your body is crucial to replenish the skin’s moisture barrier. Natural oils, such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, or argan oil, are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that nourish the skin deeply.
While oiling alone is not a substitute for sunscreen, well-hydrated and nourished skin is better equipped to handle the harsh effects of UV rays. Healthy skin can reduce the risk of sunburn and other sun-related skin damage.
The process of scrubbing and oiling your body can be incredibly soothing. Taking the time to massage your skin with gentle scrubs and oils can reduce stress and promote relaxation. This self-care ritual can become a meditative practice that enhances your mental well-being.
Scrubbing and oiling your body this summer can do wonders for your skin and overall well-being. By incorporating these simple yet effective practices into your routine, you can achieve glowing, healthy skin that looks and feels its best, while also enjoying the relaxing benefits of self-care. So, embrace the warmth of summer and give your skin the love it deserves with some of our favourite products.
&Other Stories Perle de Coco Glow Body Scrub £14
A luxurious sugar scrub infused with shimmering pearls that leaves your skin radiant and polished to a silky smoothness. Delicately scented with notes of milky coconut, warm vanilla, and sweet caramel. 250 ml/8.45 oz. Meadow foam seed oil hydrates and provides a rich texture, while the sugar particles exfoliate and lock in moisture simultaneously.
The Ritual of Yozakura Pink Sugar scrub £19
This deliscious sugar scrub paste is enhanced with black rice extract and a nourishing blend of shea and cocoa butter. Combining cleansing and exfoliating benefits, the scrub starts as a luxurious paste and transforms into a gentle foam. Infused with Yoshino cherry, the sugar crystals effectively remove dead skin cells and impurities. The result is skin that feels softer, rejuvenated, and radiant, perfectly prepped for your moisturizer. Made with 91% natural ingredients.
Nécessaire The Body Lotion, £28.00, Space NK
A daily multi-peptide firming lotion for skin. This daily lotion is infused with 5 peptides, 2.5% Niacinamide and facial-grade oils rich in Vitamin A/C/E + Omega 6/9. The Body Lotion helps deeply moisturize, firm and strengthen skin on contact. Delivers continuous 48-hour moisture. pH-optimized. No Silicones. No Phthalates. No Parabens. No PEGs.
Nécessaire The Body Serum, £46.00, Space NK
A hydrating serum for the skin. This clinical serum-in-gel is infused with 5 Molecular Weights of Pure Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide to hydrate, replenish and plump the skin. Dermatologist-Tested. Hypoallergenic. Non-Comedogenic. The Body Serum is packaged in our signature airless package for purity. The bottle and cap are made in France from 100% bio-resin. This formula holds The Seal of Approval by The National Eczema Association.
Nécessaire The Body Exfoliator, £30.00, Space NK
A rinse-off physical and chemical exfoliation treatment for the skin. Physical Exfoliation (Volcanic Pumice), Chemical Exfoliation (AHA/BHA/PHA) and Niacinamide help treat and prevent keratosis pilaris, remove rough, dry patches and release ingrown hairs for smoother, softer skin. Use 1-2 times weekly or as tolerated. Follow with a replenishing cleanse. Ideal for all skins. Non-stripping. Non-drying. No SLS / SLES. No Silicones. No Phthalates. No Parabens. No PEGs.
Nécessaire The Body Oil, £40.00. Space NK
A nutrient rich treatment oil that nourishes the skin and helps to repair the skin barrier. Organic. Cold-pressed. No additives.
B Vibrant Tonifying Body Scrub £45
A body polish to smooth, soften and exfoliate. 99% natural and created with up-cycled Daylesford coffee grounds, this indulgent sugar scrub gently exfoliates and nourishes deeply with coconut oil and shea butter. Massage a small amount of the scrub onto damp skin using firm circular motions, allowing the invigorating aromas to envelop your senses. Rinse with warm water to reveal silky-smooth, rejuvenated skin.
B Vibrant Tonifying Body Oil £47
Scented with an energetic blend of ginger, spearmint and clove bud, the B Vibrant body oil blends carefully selected natural extracts that work to stimulate areas of concern. Coffee seed gently tones, evening primrose reduces dryness, and upcycled apricot kernel softly soothes the skin. To nourish the body, warm a small amount of oil between hands and gently massage it into the skin using smooth strokes. Enhance the experience by using a cold Gua Sha tool for additional toning benefits.
Sol de Janeiro Firmeza Body Oil £52
Firm your skin with Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Body Firmeza Oil. This body oil is a key part of your bath and body routine, designed to reduce puffiness and tighten your skin. The oil contains Sol de Janeiro’s Guaraná Caffeine + Complex™, a powerful mix of antioxidant-rich Brazilian extracts. These ingredients boost microcirculation and promote lymphatic drainage, giving your skin a firmer look.
Augustinus Bader The Geranium Rose Body Oil £85
Augustinus Bader’s Rose Body Oil is a luxurious skincare product known for its high-quality ingredients and innovative formulation. Infused with nourishing botanical oils and the brand’s signature TFC8® technology, it aims to hydrate, firm, and improve the skin’s texture while providing a subtle, natural rose fragrance. This body oil promises to rejuvenate and enhance the skin’s appearance, making it feel soft, smooth, and radiant. Suitable for all skin types, it is designed to deliver both immediate and long-term skincare benefits.
CHANEL Beauty Body Massage Oil £175
Indulge in the luxurious essence of Chanel’s Body Oil Rose – a delicate blend that hydrates and leaves your skin with a soft, radiant glow. L’HUILE ROSE is crafted with 98% naturally derived ingredients, featuring the iconic May rose of the House. Enriched with Helianthus annuus flower oil, known for its purity and skin compatibility, this formula respects the plant’s natural cycles. It nourishes, warms, and revitalises the skin, providing a radiant glow and a sense of well-being.
