Treating Body Acne & Dry Skin Heading into Fall
Why I’ve Been Paying More Attention to Body Care with Soft Services
When most people think about skincare, they think about the face.
But the truth is, the rest of your body needs attention too.
Dry patches, bumps, ingrown hairs, and body acne are all common, yet body care products rarely go beyond basic lotion.
Lately, I’ve been paying more attention to how I treat my skin from the neck down, and I’ve found some amazing formulas that actually make a difference.
One brand that really stands out is Soft Services, a line that takes body care as seriously as face care.
Inside the Lineup
Buffing Bar
The Buffing Bar is their take on a physical exfoliating brick.
Instead of coming in a tube like a traditional scrub, it’s a solid bar you can use directly on your skin in circular motions.
You would use this before you would shave or just to smooth rough areas.
I like that it’s fragrance free and packaged entirely in paper and cardboard, which makes it more sustainable than the usual plastic squeeze tubes.
It’s not super, super strong, so it could be really good for people with sensitive skin, especially those dealing with ingrown hairs or keratosis pilaris.
Carea Cream
I’ve written about Carea Cream before, and I still love it. It’s a body lotion with 10% urea, which I think is amazing.
Urea is a multitasker; it works double time as both an exfoliant and a hydrator, so it leaves you with really soft skin, especially if you’re flaking and stuff.
The texture is pretty lightweight and doesn’t have an offensive smell, so I think it’s fine for summer.
You can even layer it over a hydrating serum after spending time in the sun, and it feels perfect.
The packaging is high quality, I think it’s aluminum, and mine came with a pump separately.
Overall, it’s one of my favorite everyday lotions because it actually makes a difference.
Clearing Mist
The last product I tried is Clearing Mist, a spray made for body breakouts.
This one has 1% salicylic acid, which is great for people with more sensitive skin that can’t handle stronger acne products.
It also has zinc PCA, an ingredient I don’t see very often, but I love because zinc PCA is good for controlling oil production.
That makes it especially helpful for people that get acne from sweating a ton.
You can spray it on your back, your legs, whatever, wherever you get body acne, and I think it’s smart to apply it in the morning before you head out for the day.
The spray format is super convenient because, unlike toners you have to pour into your hand, this actually reaches the areas you need.
The only thing I’m not a huge fan of is the odd smell, which I think comes from the tea tree oil.
But if that doesn’t bother you, it’s a solid option for keeping body breakouts in check.
Beyond Soft Services
Overall, I love Soft Services, but I also wanted to mention a few other body products I’ve been into.
I love Hanni, especially the Hanni Water Balm and the Hanni Splash Salve.
Both are amazing moisturizers, and my skin especially loved them in the wintertime.
The Nécessaire Dry Oil is another favorite for locking in moisture without being heavy.
And sometimes I repurpose face products for my body.
I had a massive bottle of Tatcha The Essence that I didn’t want to waste, so I used it on my body, and my skin loved it.
Final Thoughts
Body care doesn’t need to be an afterthought.
With products like these, it’s easier to treat your skin from the neck down with the same care you give your face.
Soft Services makes body care feel simple, effective, and thoughtful, and that’s exactly why I keep going back to it.
Cheers,
The buffing bar and the clearing spray are great recommendations! Clearing spray really helped with my shoulder/upper back acne and the buffing bar is minimizing the chicken skin I have