What is a body care routine: steps, tips and products

While we put a lot of effort into caring for our facial skin, sometimes we forget that our body skin needs our attention just as much.

In this article, you will learn why it is important to have a body care routine, how it varies according to the season, and how you can correctly use products to enjoy maximum benefits.

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What is a body care routine?

A body care routine is a set of daily actions specially designed to keep the skin healthy, hydrated, and protected.

Skin care is not limited to promoting a pleasant external appearance; it also helps maintain the integrity of the protective barrier function against external factors.

A well-structured routine improves skin health, prevents dryness and irritation, and helps you feel better in your skin!

What are the steps of an effective body care routine?

A body care routine must be effective and simple to be followed daily, without requiring much effort or becoming a burden.

On the contrary, it should represent a small daily relaxation ritual that gives you a sense of well-being.

Here are the steps you should follow to properly care for your body skin:

Step 1 – Cleansing
It is ideal to wash the skin with water at suitable temperatures (not hot) and with a gentle shower gel that does not affect the skin's natural barrier function.

Washing gels must be adapted to the skin type, avoiding highly perfumed products or those containing irritating ingredients.

Step 2 – Hydration
An essential step that helps maintain an optimal level of skin hydration is applying a moisturizing cream. The greatest benefit is obtained if we apply it immediately after showering, on slightly damp skin.

Body balm or emollient cream are indispensable for restoring the skin barrier and preventing skin dryness.

Step 3 – Sun Protection
This is necessary every day, in all weather conditions, even when it is dark and raining. Daily application of a product with an SPF sun protection factor to exposed areas is necessary to counteract the harmful effects of UV radiation.

Additional – Exfoliation
This helps remove dead cells and stimulate cell regeneration. Weekly exfoliation is recommended to keep the skin smooth and radiant.

What are the benefits of a body care routine?

A well-structured and consistently performed body care routine offers numerous benefits, such as:

• Intense hydration – emollient creams provide the skin with the substances it needs to prevent dryness and damage.
• Prevention of aging signs – applying moisturizing and sun protection products helps prevent the development of wrinkles and hyperpigmentation.
• Improved skin texture – regular exfoliation and daily application of moisturizing creams help maintain a fine and smooth texture.
• Comfort sensation – well-cared-for skin feels soft and comfortable. A body skin care routine significantly reduces the feeling of rough or irritated skin.

How does the body care routine differ by season?

Perhaps you haven't thought about it until now, but the changing seasons play an important role in how your body care routine should be adapted.

• Winter – the skin tends to be drier due to low temperatures and dry indoor air, thus requiring more emollient and moisturizing products, such as body balms and gentle shower gels that do not dry out the skin.
• Summer – we must pay special attention to sun protection and use lighter products, such as moisturizing lotions or cooling shower gels.
• Spring and Autumn – these are transition seasons, and the routine must be adjusted gradually, without abrupt and significant changes in terms of cosmetic product selection.

How does skin type affect the body care routine?

Some skin types require more specialized care, such as sensitive, reactive skin. These always dictate, before personal preferences, which products should be used and how frequently. Here's how:

• Dry skin – requires intensely moisturizing and emollient products, such as balms, which have a richer texture and restore the lipid barrier.
• Sensitive skin – needs hypoallergenic products, free of perfumes and irritants. A delicate cleansing gel and an emollient cream without aggressive ingredients are ideal for its proper care.
• Pathological skin – people suffering from skin diseases require special care, with clear instructions from a dermatologist.

What type of products are recommended for a body care routine?

It is essential to choose products adapted to your skin type and seasonal needs, but most importantly, ones you enjoy using every day.

As a general guideline, your body care routine should include:

• Gentle washing gels – that do not strip the skin's natural oils
• Balms and moisturizing creams – that restore and maintain hydration, especially in cold seasons
• Gentle exfoliants – that help regenerate the skin without irritating it
• Sun protection – to prevent premature aging and the development of skin cancers

How can Ivatherm products help you in your body care routine?

Ivatherm dermo-cosmetics are specially developed to meet the needs of sensitive and dehydrated skin, featuring innovative, effective, yet gentle formulas.

Two of the remarkable products from the Ivahidra range are Ivahidra+AD Cream-Balm and Ivahidra+ AD Emollient Washing Gel:

? Discover Ivahidra+ AD Intense Emollient Cream-Balm!

Ivahidra+ AD Intense Emollient Cream-Balm – an essential product for intense and long-lasting hydration of dry and very dry skin, including skin prone to eczema, such as atopic dermatitis.

Its formula, rich in emollient and restorative agents, rebuilds the skin barrier and microbiome, providing a sensation of comfort and suppleness, even during the cold season.

Key ingredients: Ad-Resyl (improves skin lipid levels and intercellular cohesion, balances the skin's microbiome, soothes and prevents itching), Viola tricolor extract (a natural ingredient extracted from wild pansy, which provides a powerful hydrating effect on the skin), Alphabisabolol (has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal roles), Shea butter (contributes to skin hydration and nourishment by providing vitamins and fatty acids).

Daily use of Ivahidra balm ensures long-term comfort for fragile skin, with a rapid soothing effect on itching caused by dry skin, such as that of people with atopy.

? Discover Ivahidra+ AD Emollient Washing Gel!

Ivahidra+ AD Emollient Washing Gel – ideal for daily cleansing of dry and sensitive skin and can be used on both body and face. Thanks to its gentle, soap-free and paraben-free formula, it cleanses delicately without affecting the skin's natural barrier.

Key ingredients: Gluconolactone, Natural vegetable glycerin, and Herculane Thermal Water – suitable even for irritated or allergy-prone skin and atopic dermatitis, offering hydration and protection from the first step of the body care routine.

Incorporating Ivahidra+ AD range products into your body care routine helps keep your skin hydrated, soft, and protected every day, including in the cold season.