Body Care Guides

Discover Your Perfect Body Care Routine

Find the perfect fit for your unique skin with Ulta Beauty's extensive range of body care products. From luxurious body washes and nourishing lotions to invigorating scrubs and targeted treatments, we have something for everyone.

• Luxurious Body Washes: Cleanse your skin with our range of body washes, shower gels, bubble bath, and more. Our offerings include body cleansers formulated for hydration, pH-balancing, skin brightening, anti-cellulite, scented shower gels, and more.
• Hydrating Lotions: Keep your skin soft and supple with our deeply moisturizing body lotions, serums, butters, oils, and more. Look for products enriched with shea butter and vitamin E to lock in moisture and enhance your skin's natural glow.
• Exfoliating Scrubs: Gently exfoliate with our scrubs and exfoliants. We offer a variety products including natural scrubs with exfoliants like sugar and salt, to remove dead skin cells and reveal smoother, brighter skin.
• Targeted Treatments: Address specific concerns with our targeted body care treatments, such as anti-aging creams with retinol and hyaluronic acid to firm and rejuvenate, or acne treatments with salicylic acid to clear and prevent breakouts.

Your Trusted Body Care Resource

At Ulta Beauty, we believe in empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need to achieve healthy, beautiful skin from head to toe. Explore our buying guides to learn valuable body care tips to maximize the effectiveness of our products and build your best routine to achieve luminous, confident skin.

FAQs

In what order should you apply for body care?

The order of application for body care products follows a similar logic to skincare: cleansing, treating, and moisturizing. Here's a general guide:

1. Body Wash: Start by cleansing your body with a gentle body wash or soap to remove dirt, oil, and impurities.
2. Body Exfoliator: 1-3 times a week, you may use an exfoliating scrub or body brush to gently exfoliate your skin, helping to remove dead skin cells.
3. Body Treatment Products: If you use any treatment products, such as body acne treatments, apply them next.
4. Body Moisturizer: After showering or bathing, while your skin is still slightly damp, apply a body lotion or moisturizer.
5. Sunscreen: If you're going out in the sun, don't forget to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Should You Moisturize Your Body Every Day?

Yes, moisturizing your body every day is recommended for healthy, hydrated skin. Here's a breakdown of the benefits and factors to consider:

Benefits of Daily Moisturizing:

• Prevents Dryness: Daily application helps prevent dryness, itching, and flaking, especially if you have dry skin or live in a dry climate.
• Maintains Skin Barrier: Moisturizer helps maintain your skin's natural barrier, which protects it from environmental factors like pollution and harsh weather.
• Improves Elasticity: Regular moisturizing can help improve skin elasticity, keeping it looking youthful and plump.
• Reduces Appearance of Fine Lines: By keeping skin hydrated, moisturizer can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the body.

Factors to Consider:

• Skin Type: If you have oily skin, you might not need to moisturize every day. On the other hand, people with dry or sensitive skin might benefit from moisturizing twice per day.
• Climate: Dryer climates will require more frequent moisturizing than humid ones.
• Exercise: Sweating can remove moisture from your skin, so you might need to reapply moisturizer after exercise or spending a lot of time outdoors.

Ultimately, listen to your skin! If it feels dry or itchy, it's a sign you need more moisture. Pay attention to how your skin reacts and adjust your routine accordingly.