In the ever-evolving world of skincare, a focus on intensive body care has been making waves and bringing some really interesting new products to the shelves. While our facial skincare routines have long been the focus of our beauty rituals, it’s time to broaden our horizons and extend our pampering to the rest of our body. After all, our skin is our body’s largest organ, and it deserves the same level of attention and care. Today I wanted to highlight some products that maybe you didn’t know existed, but might just be your next favorite forms of self-care.

Intensive body care goes beyond traditional face care and encompasses a holistic approach to skincare. It’s not just about achieving a glowing complexion; it’s about nurturing and rejuvenating your skin from head to toe. Let’s go through 8 types of body care treatments and explore the wonders of intensive body care!

1. Hand Heaven
Hands, often exposed to the elements and frequent washing, can become dry and rough. Fortunately, there are rich hand creams, balms, serums, and even hand masks (in cream form or as gloves!) available to restore moisture and suppleness.

2. Feet First
Our feet, often neglected, bear the brunt of our daily activities. Treat them to exfoliating foot masks, scrubs, nourishing creams, and soothing treatments for a pampering experience that will have you walking on air.

3. Mane Magic
Let’s not forget about our hair, which can suffer from the same issues as our facial skin. Hair masks, serums, and scalp treatments can help maintain a healthy and lustrous mane. Look for ingredients like coconut oil, avocado oil, argan oil, honey, banana, and jojoba to really boost the moisture.

4. Eyes That Wow:
My personal favorite, Collagen Eye Masks, have definitely been making waves on the scene for a while now. These biodegradable hydrogel eye masks help visibly depuff, brighten and hydrate the delicate under eye area in just 10 minutes. They are amazing when it comes to on-the-go treatments because they’re completely mess free and bring the luxury and pampering of a spa, right to you – not to mention how amazingly they work at brightening and depuffing, especially with regular use.

5. Lip Love:
Lip masks have gained popularity as well, as a targeted treatment for hydrating and nourishing the delicate skin on the lips. Many brands offer leave-on lip masks that deliver intense moisture and antioxidants while you sleep. You can also find sheet masks, balms, and collagen gel pads similar to those you can find for the eyes. Ingredients like collagen and peptides may be included to address signs of aging, such as fine lines around the lips, while other lip masks include ingredients that can give a plumping effect, making the lips appear fuller and more defined.

6. Neck to Perfection:
Your neck and chest want in on the glow-up too! For neck and chest concerns you can find treatments for this area in the form of sheet masks, overnight masks, collagen patches, and even LED devices shaped for the area. All boasting firming and rejuvenating effects, these products are great for anyone wanting to minimize fine lines and restore a little youthfulness to the area.

7. Boob and Booty Bliss:
Surprise, surprise! Masks for your twins and the booty are a thing. Most are designed to boost elasticity, firm, moisturize, brighten, and repair, with booty masks also targeting cellulite.

8. Belly Beauty:
Another mask you probably didn’t know existed would be belly masks! Unlike your typical sheet mask, these sheet masks are egg-shaped pieces of fabric, slightly larger in size without the typical holes we see in face masks for eyes/nose. You can lay them over a pregnant belly to lighten the appearance of stretch marks, soothe itch, boost circulation, and to soften scars.

I bet there was at least one product you didn’t know was a thing, but there you have it!
Radiance isn’t confined to the face; it extends to every inch of your gorgeous self. So, babe, here’s to breaking the skincare norms. Let’s make 2024 the year of head-to-toe radiance and self-love! Cheers to a year of self-care and beautifully nourished skin!

XOXO, Heather

P.S. Do you have any favorite products that fall into one of these categories? If so, drop a comment on our latest post @AskHeatherMariannaBlog and share with our blog community!