Summer Body Care Routine: Glow, Hydration & Essentials

Step-By-Step Summer Body Care Routine

Wondering what the best summer body care routine actually looks like? This is your head-to-toe guide.

1. Cleanse (refresh without stripping)

A proper cleanse is where everything starts. Between SPF, sweat, body oils and daily life, skin can end up feeling congested pretty quickly during warmer weather. A kind-to-skin body wash helps refresh skin without leaving it feeling stripped or tight afterwards.

Look for hydrating formulas from our Shower Gels & Body Wash collection that leave skin feeling clean, soft and comfortable. Fresh skin = a much better canvas for everything that comes next.

2. Exfoliate (for smooth, glow-ready skin)

If skin is looking a little dull, rough or uneven, exfoliation is usually the step you’re missing. A consistent body exfoliation routine helps remove dead skin cells, smooth texture and create that freshly polished look everyone wants this time of year. It also helps moisturisers, Body Oils and Self-Tan apply more evenly.

Two or three times a week is usually more than enough. Whether you're dealing with rough patches, uneven texture or classic "strawberry skin", Body Scrubs & Exfoliators are where the magic happens. Smooth skin just hits differently.

3. Treat (target concerns)

Facial serums had their moment. Body treatments are having theirs. Today’s body skincare goes way beyond cleansing and moisturising. Body serums, resurfacing lotions and targeted treatments can help tackle everything from texture and dullness to blemishes and uneven tone.

Reach for ingredients like Vitamin C for brightness, Niacinamide for balance, and exfoliating acids to help refine skin over time. This is the step that takes your routine from good to seriously impressive.

4. Hydrate & Lock In Moisture

Hydration is the difference between skin that looks healthy and skin that looks thirsty. For the most effective hydrating body routine, apply your body Moisturiser while skin is still slightly damp. This helps lock in moisture and leaves skin feeling softer for longer.

Lotions are great if you like lightweight hydration, creams work well for drier skin, and Body Oils are perfect when you're after that healthy-looking sheen. The goal here is skin that feels comfortable, hydrated and super soft. Tick, tick, tick.

5. Protect (SPF is non-negotiable)

Do you need SPF on your body every day? Honestly, yes. If your arms, chest, shoulders or legs are exposed, daily SPF deserves a permanent spot in your morning routine. It helps protect against sun damage, pigmentation and premature ageing while keeping all your hard work looking its best.

Suncare is the step that elevates every other. Glowing skin is great, but protected glowing skin is way better.

6. Fragrance (your signature finishing touch)

Body care doesn’t end at moisturiser. Fragrance is the finishing touch you’re missing and summer is easily the best season for scent layering. Start with a body mist, layer over moisturised skin and end with your favourite perfume on pulse points. Not only does it smell incredible, it also helps fragrance last longer throughout the day.

One of beauty's most underrated tricks? Applying Fragrance after moisturising. Your scent will thank you for it.