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Nowadays, there arecountless ways to moisturizeyour body.
While each product will inevitably do the same job, there are some fundamental differences.
Take body serums and body oils, for example.
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This helps improve cellular turnover,boost collagen production, and rejuvenate the skin from within, he notes.
If youre considering a body serum, Dr. Gordon assures that serums work well for all skin types.
Acne-proneand sensitive skin types generally respond well to serumsjust be mindful of additional ingredients.
For very dry skin, it’s possible for you to always layer a heavier moisturizer on top.
What Is a Body Oil?
Some anti-inflammatory ingredients in body oils may offer benefits foracneandrosacea, Dr. Newman advises.
But proceed cautiously, as oils are occlusive and can easily lead to comedones.
In contrast, oils are limited to oil-based ingredients.
That being said, Dr. Newman lists common ingredients found in both body serums and body oils below.
Start with cleansing, then apply serums, followed by thicker moisturizers or oils.
And dont forget SPF in the morning!
Apply oils to damp or slightly moisturized skin to lock in hydration, he advises.
However, both can be used togetherjust remember to apply products from thinnest to thickest in yourbody care routine.
