As the days start stretching longer and temperatures trend up, swapping out your closed-toe shoes for strappy sandals and ditching the layers is a must. With more skin exposed, it’s also important to shift your skincare focus from just your face to the rest of your body. While extra hydration is nice, these body care tips go above and beyond body lotion to prepare your skin for the sunny season ahead.
1. Gently Exfoliate Once a Week
Regular exfoliation is the key to unlocking smoother, more even-toned skin. Sloughing off dead skin not only boosts glow but allows other treatments to penetrate more deeply. Swap harsh scrubs for gentle chemical exfoliants or dry brushing, especially in areas prone to dryness or rough patches like your elbows, knees, and upper arms. For a luxe boost post-exfoliation, apply the Gold Repair Body Cream, a peptide-rich formula that visibly brightens and supports collagen production for firmer-feeling skin.
2. Use Firming Body Care Products
If you want firmer and smoother-looking skin this summer, it’s time to level up your routine with body care products that go beyond basic hydration. KNESKO’s Gold Repair Body Serum has already won multiple awards for its innovative, next-generation formula that’s infused with powerhouse ingredients traditionally reserved for facial care. Think gold-wrapped peptides, brightening niacinamide, and antioxidant-rich vitamin C.
It also delivers an instant lifting effect thanks to pullulan and caffeine, while lactic acid gently smooths rough patches over time. Together, these ingredients help visibly tone, tighten, and boost collagen production while improving skin texture and radiance.
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$150.00
Related: This Body Serum Makes You Look Firm and Glowy For Hours
3. Treat Your Hands Like Your Face
Our hands are one of the first areas to show signs of aging. This is because skin is thinner here and often exposed to sun, water, and daily wear year-round. Along with daily SPF, incorporating weekly targeted treatments—like our Gold Repair Hand Masks—is one of the best ways to fight signs of crepey texture and discoloration. Premium collagen hydrogel delivers and locks in an age-defying serum of peptides, gold, collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. You’ll instantly see a tightening and smoothing effect, softer hands, and boosted moisture.
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$65.00
4. Don’t Skip the Feet
With sandal season here, feet deserve a serious refresh. Buff away calluses, moisturize nightly, and treat yourself to a weekly ritual with KNESKO’s Gold Repair Foot Masks. These restorative masks, expertly formulated by celebrity esthetician Lejla Cas, deliver deep hydration and promote smoother and more supple looking skin. They’re the ultimate at-home pedicure upgrade, infusing your feet with gold, marine collagen, and botanicals that soothe and renew.
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$65.00
Related: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Hands and Feet.
5. Get Serious About Your Neck and Chest
Another area of your skin that quickly shows signs of aging is your neck and chest. Like your hands, skin here is more thin and delicate, making it more vulnerable to UV rays and the elements. Without care, the neck and chest can become permanently red and splotchy (erythrosis), wrinkly/crepey, and look saggy.
Still, this delicate area is often left out of daily routines. But you know better! Use dedicated treatments like the Diamond Radiance Neck and Decolette Mask for brightening or the Gold Repair option for firming and rejuvenation. Consider alternating them each week if you want both benefits.
Collagen Neck and Décolleté Masks
Diamond Radiance Neck and Decollete Mask Combo
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6. Target Body Acne and Ingrown Hairs Proactively
Warmer weather means more sweat, friction, and clogged pores, all of which can trigger breakouts and ingrown hairs on areas like your back, shoulders, and bikini line. To keep things clear, opt for a gentle, antibacterial body wash with salicylic acid or tea tree oil to help reduce bacteria and calm inflammation. Use it especially after workouts or on days you’ve spent in tight clothing.
Shaving smart also goes a long way. Always use a clean razor, shave in the direction of hair growth, and finish with a soothing body cream. If you’re prone to ingrown hairs, spot-treat with a product that contains azelaic acid or witch hazel to help calm bumps before they worsen.
7. Embrace Daily Body Rituals
Top tier body care isn’t just about applying any old product. It’s about applying high-quality, targeted products with consistency. Turn your body routine into a ritual. Apply your body serum and cream with intention, massaging in upward motions to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage. Take a deep breath as the cream melts in, anchoring yourself in the moment.
With a few consistent rituals, impactful products, and a little extra TLC, you’ll be ready to show up and shine wherever the season takes you.
