Bridget's Tips for a Glowing Body this Summer

December 09, 2021

The skin on our bodies is often neglected as we tend to focus on our face and figure our bodies will just look after themselves. Big mistake!

There are some simple things you can do to look after your body that will reduce dryness, stop eczema from flaring up and keep it glowing year round.

Here are my top tips for looking after your skin:

Exfoliate – we are all about exfoliating the skin on our face but don’t forget about your body. Use a dry body brush and brush towards the heart, once or twice weekly, before bathing.

Keep it cool – make sure the water in your shower isn’t too hot as this can dry out the skin and flare up skin conditions.

Don’t body wash your whole body - Not only does it dry your skin out but it upsets the natural microbiome on your skin which can trigger skin conditions. Just soap up the areas that really need it e.g. armpits. When you do use a soap, choose something super simple. I personally use an olive oil soap from a farm in Victoria (Grampians Olive Co) which is really gentle on my skin and made from only 3 ingredients (organic olive oil, water, lye).

Choose certified organic skincare for your body - Why? Because your skin absorbs most of what you put on it and you're going to be covering your body in an awful lot of product over time. You don't want this product to be anything but 100% natural and as organic as possible to keep not only your skin healthy, but your insides too.

Obviously we offer the best options here but because there are 3 different moisturisers for your body, I’ve broken them down for you.

Here’s a quick run-down on our body products, what makes them so good and what they’re best used for:

Ultimate Body Oil

This gorgeous shimmering oil was originally made for my babies but once I realised how lovely it could make my skin look and feel, I started using it for myself more frequently. The core ingredients in this oil are certified organic camelia, calendula and jojoba, all of which are designed to hydrate, soothe and absorb rapidly into skin. The result is a lovely sheen which makes your skin look super healthy, without any greasy side effects. Perfect for showing off your arms and legs as the weather warms.

Hot tip: apply straight out of the bath or shower for the ultimate in hydrated, glowing skin.

Ultimate Hand + Body Lotion

Hands down the best body lotion on the market. This beauty offers long-lasting moisture that keeps skin moist way beyond most body lotions. Seriously, one of my staff members says she can apply this only 2-3 times a week and the moisture carries on between applications. I also recently had a customer comment how it had lightened sunspots on her legs. Perfect for seriously dry skin.

Hot tip: On a stretch you can also use this one on your face as its seriously hydrating and soothing.

Ultimate SOS Balm

Originally made for my Dad when he was having radiation treatment for cancer, this super-concentrated balm will soothe any rashes or redness that pop up. Perfect for sunburnt skin, it works quickly to calm inflammation and forms a gentle natural barrier against the elements.

Hot tip: I found it really helpful for my kids when they were having swimming lessons to keep their skin from drying out and rashes flaring up. I would apply it before their classes, and it would stop the chlorine in the pool water from getting to their skin.

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What about body sunscreen?

I have always used the Soleo Organics sunscreen. It’s Australian made, organic, and naturopath developed. It’s not too thick and ‘zincy’, and smells really lovely. It’s the only one my kids will let me put on them and I have made them try quite a few natural ones over the years.

Hope these tips get the skin on your body looking its best ever this summer.