How To Anti-Age Your Body Skin
- Emmaline Tsui
- 12 minutes ago
- 4 min read
We spend so much time focusing on the face that the body often ends up being an afterthought. But here’s the truth: the skin on your body ages too, and often faster than you think. The difference is we rarely treat it with the same level of care.
From sun exposure and hot showers to daily friction from clothes and lack of hydration, the skin on your body has its own challenges too. Over time, it loses elasticity, becomes drier, and can look dull or crepey. The good news is that, with the right products, you can keep your skin smooth, firm, and radiant well into your forties, fifties, and beyond.
WHY OUR BODY NEEDS ANTI-AGEING SKINCARE TOO
The skin on your body has fewer oil glands and a slower cell turnover rate than your face, which is why it’s more prone to dryness and dehydration. When the barrier becomes compromised, collagen and elastin break down faster, and you start to see slackness or a crepey texture. Daily body care isn’t about luxury; it’s essential for keeping your skin firm, hydrated, and healthy.
Think of your body routine as an extension of your facial skincare. You would never skip your moisturiser for a week, so why do it for the rest of your skin?
HYDRATION & REPAIR
If you want your body to look firmer and smoother, hydration is everything. The Forlle’d Hyalogy Body Treatment is one of my favourites because it goes far beyond surface moisture. Formulated with Forlle’d’s patented low molecular weight hyaluronic acid and ionised minerals, it penetrates deep into the skin to restore elasticity and strengthen the barrier. It helps your skin retain moisture, supports natural collagen production, and leaves the body feeling silky without that heavy or sticky finish.
The Sente Dermal Repair Body Cream is another powerful option for improving the look and feel of ageing body skin. Designed originally for post-procedure recovery, it uses Heparan Sulfate Analog (HSA) technology to rebuild the skin’s structure, reduce inflammation, and repair damage. It’s particularly good for dry, sensitive, or sun-damaged areas that need more intensive care.
Skinade Original Collagen Drink epitomises hydration from within. What better way to hydrate the body than by drinking something to treat our skin from the inside out... after all, our skin is a window to our inner health. Skinade excels at boosting the skin's hydration levels as well as soothing inflamed skin (think psoriasis and eczema) and even helping to treat acne (all over the body) and of course fine lines and wrinkles on the body too. Plus, Skinade Cellulite is another great product which targets cellulite to help reduce the appearance too.
NOURISHMENT
The Nimue Nourishing Body Balm is ideal for daily use and leaves the skin velvety soft while delivering a gentle anti-ageing boost. It helps to lock in moisture, support the barrier (which can be easily impaired from hot showers, shower gels and friction from clothes), and improve skin tone. It’s the perfect all-over treatment for keeping the skin supple and hydrated, particularly through the colder months when dehydration is at its worst.
If you prefer something with a lighter feel, the SachaJuan Body Lotions & shower gels are beautiful. They combine a clean, refreshing scent with long-lasting moisture and antioxidant protection. They work well for daily maintenance, particularly if you want your body care to feel as luxurious as it performs.
THE SPARITUAL EXPERIENCE
For a more ritualistic approach, the SpaRitual Body Care Range offers a holistic way to rejuvenate and protect the skin while supporting emotional wellbeing. The collection includes rich, plant-based creams and scrubs that use natural actives like shea butter, coconut oil, and essential oils to soften and smooth the skin while restoring balance. These formulas help improve tone and texture while providing an aromatherapeutic experience that turns your body care routine into a mindful daily ritual. They are all certified organic and vegan.
BUILDING A ROUTINE
The best results come from consistency. A quick rub of body cream once a week won’t transform your skin, but applying medical-grade or high-performance body products every day absolutely will.
Here’s how...
Exfoliate two or three times a week to remove dead skin cells and improve absorption.
Apply your body treatment to damp skin for better penetration. I love to use the Hydrating Mist from SpaRitural in the shower for this.
Use SPF on exposed areas such as the chest, neck, and hands to prevent further ageing. I always adore the Nimue Sun-C SPF 40 which you can order here.
Please remember that your body deserves the same attention as your face. When you treat it daily with products that hydrate, strengthen, and repair, it looks and feels more youthful.
You can shop the full collection of body care products, including Forlle’d, Nimue, Sente, SpaRitual, and SachaJuan, online now.
Thank you so much for reading,
Emmaline
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