Beauty Awards 2022: The Body Care Products That Pamper and Nourish
TLC for the skin on your body
Your complexion may be getting a lot of attention with the myriad of products available but don't neglect the skin on your body.
Best Daily Body Wash For Normal Skin: Eucalyptus Spearmint Moisturizing Body Wash, $30, Bath & Body Works
Nothing like having the feeling of going to a day spa, right at home. The Eucalyptus Spearmint Moisturizing Body Wash smells just like that. With essential oils, vitamin E, aloe, shea butter, cocoa butter and coconut oil, this body wash cleanses, while infusing skin with hydration so it never feels taut after washing.
Those suffering from sensitive skin know some body cleansers can trigger itching or dryness by stripping away its natural oils. The E45 Shower Cream is specifically formulated to cleanse sensitive skin, with a pH that is compatible with the skin's natural pH levels between 4.7 and 5.75. The Shower Cream is also free from any fragrances and soap so it doesn't dry out the skin or cause any irritation.
With one bottle sold every 15 seconds, the Almond Shower Oil is definitely a crowd favourite. It gives you a spa-like shower experience, with the warm scent of almonds and vanilla. The oil turns into a milky emulsion on contact with water to gently cleanse without drying out skin.
Best Luxurious Body Wash: Natural Spa Therapy Body Wash with Bergamot, Geranium, Eucalyptus & Rosemary, $29, Botanix
This daily body wash contains a blend of botanical ingredients like bergamot, geranium, rosemary and eucalyptus to purify, brighten and soothe skin. It's also formulated without SLS, mineral oil, artificial colouring and artificial fragrances.
This gentle exfoliating mitt is made with a combination of bamboo fibres and polyester—making it ultra soft to the touch. When paired with your favourite shower gel, it helps to exfoliate away dull and dead surface skin, while improving circulation.
Containing 97 percent natural ingredients, the Sensual Body Cream melts into skin when applied, imparting a veil of hydration to keep skin smooth and soft. A blend of Sacred Lotus Flower Extract and rice peptides nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier, keeping it hydrated for up to 24 hours.
Key ingredients sweet almond, meadowfoam and starflower oil help to nourish skin and protect it against dehydration. Emollients like olive oil, jojoba, and shea butter replenishes lost moisture while protecting skin against free radical damage. Finally, sodium hyaluronate and aloe leaf juice infuses skin with essential vitamins to give it a healthy glow.
Best Body Moisturiser For Sensitive Skin: Weightless Body Treatment 2% BHA (Salicylic Acid), $46, Paula's Choice
Formulated with two percent salicylic acid, this body cream helps to gently exfoliate skin while clearing pores so that skin is smooth and soft. Antioxidants vitamin E and green tea protects skin against free radical damage so it remains healthy and hydrated.
This luxurious hand cream features extracts from the roses grown organically in Southern Australia. Known as a powerful antioxidant with skin soothing properties, the rose extracts in this hand cream keeps parched skin nourished, and hydrated.
Formulated in France, this refreshing massage gel works to encourage fat cells decomposition while improving your metabolism. The built-in stainless steel rollers make it case and fuss-free to apply, without making a mess. Vanillyl butyl ether, an oil-soluble heat sensitise helps to accelerate micro-circulation and stimulate fat metabolism, while hydrolyzed collagen works to replenish lost collagen stores even as hyaluronic acid provides essential moisture, reducing the appearance of cellulite and firming the skin.
Alcohol- and aluminium-free, this deodorant stick helps to neutralise underarm odour without leaving any stains on clothing. The natural eucalyptus extract and citronellyl leaves you feeling and smelling fresh all day.