Body Care Tips, Advice, How-To's and Q&A's
By Jen Adkins, About.com Guide to Skin Care
When it comes to skin care, don't forget the skin on your body. Many people take excellent care of their face, but forget all about the skin on their body. Here's some help, tips and advice for taking care of your body.
Skin Care Must-Reads
Don't go shopping until you've researched our growing list of skin care product reviews. And make sure you take time to read our daily Beauty Product of the Day feature.
Body Care Basics
If you're new to adding more than the basic bar soap to your body care regimine, or you just want to refresh your memory, start with the basics.
- 6 Must-Have Skin Care Tools
- How to Exfoliate
- Shelf Life of Your Skin Care Products
- 5 Dry Skin Remedies For Your Shower and Bath
- What Type of Body Moisturizer Should You Choose?
- 6 Tips to Get Rid of Dry Skin
- Why You Should Use an Exfoliating Body Scrub
- 10 Skin Care Tips for Fall
- Your First Manicure Explained
- Why You Should Get a Pedicure
Body Care FAQ's
Chances are good you've wondered the same things as these users. See the answers to their skin care Q&A, and if you don't find your question here, email me at skincare.guide@about.com and I'll make sure to get it up.
- What to do About My Peeling Nails?
- What Are AHAs
- How High Should the SPF Protection Be in My Sunscreen?
- Will Any Cream Get Rid of My Cellulite?
Homemade Skin Care Recipes and Spa Treatments
Making your own skin care recipes can be a lot of fun, not to mention, a lot cheaper than many store bought products. Here are some fantastic recipes and treatments you should try.
- Manicure In a Jar
- Zesty Apple Rub
- Lemon Cheesecake Whitening Mask
- Sea Salt Foot and Bath Soak
- At-Home Puffy Eye Treatment
- At-Home Facial Mask
- How To Give Yourself a Relaxing At-Home Facial
- Soothe Dry Skin on Your Hands and Feet Tonight
- How To Indulge in a Spa Treatment at Home
- How To Give Yourself a Relaxing Foot Spa
Favorite Skin Care Products
From our favorite shower gels to our most-loved body butters, see what products made our top lists.
- Beauty Product of the Day
- 10 Blissful Body Washes
- 6 Decadent Body Butters
- 4 Flight Approved Body Moisturizers
Glowing Skin
Everyone wants a tan, but we all know how dangerous the sun can be for our skin. Stick with a safe tan and you'll get all of the feel-good benefits of the sun. Here are some tips and advice for beautiful glowing skin.
- Top High-End Facial Sunscreens
- Take Care of Your Skin After a Day at the Beach
- When Should I Replace My Sunscreen?
- How To Get Sunburn Relief
- 6 Top Lip Balms with SPF
- Vacation Packing List for your Skin
- Tips for Streak-Free Sunless Tan
- The Truth About Tanning Beds
- Is a Higher SPF Level the Best Option in Sunscreen?
Expert Advice
Interviews: Sometimes their funny, sometimes their informative, but they are always a good read. Check out these interviews with top skin care experts and follow their tips and advice for beautiful skin.
