Let 2023 be the year of focusing on all of your skin from head to toe. The first step: picking up a body serum. There are plenty of options on the market these days, so we’ll run through the basics to help you find your next favorite product. Now, it’s time to get specific. To follow, a few common skin goals and what kind of body serum will check that box. For those with keratosis pilaris, or tiny white and red bumps on the back of the arms, legs, etc., look for ingredients like urea and lactic acid to encourage regular cell turnover. Generally, these ingredients are top notch for an exfoliating body serum: Look for retinol body serums and creams that are pre-formulated as such, rather than mixing your own retinol into your favorite body cream. Retinol is a notoriously unstable ingredient, so it’s best to leave the chemistry projects to the pros. Also, your retinol body serum or body lotion should be used every two or three days, rather than every single morning or night. On the off days, opt for a simple hydrating formula instead. Think of it like skin cycling, but for the whole body. Our pick? Versed’s Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion. You might even choose to incorporate a vitamin C-rich body lotion in addition to the serum, just to go the extra mile. But here’s a top-tier serum pick: Uni’s 24-Hour Body Serum.
