How to choose bath and body care
Pick a texture
- Body butter and cream are richer in oils and butters and suit dry skin and colder months. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that creams and ointments add more moisture than lotions.
- Body oil is applied to damp skin and absorbs into a light finish; some makers use it on hair and beards too.
- Body wash and bar soap are the cleansing step. Cold-process bars from makers such as TERRA-TORY list every ingredient on the product page.
- Bath salts and soaks turn a bath into a ritual; see bath salts, soaks and bath bombs for what each type contains.
What to check
- Fragrance: scented products pair with the maker’s matching perfume or candle; fragrance-free products carry no scent chemicals, while “unscented” products may contain masking fragrance.
- Ingredients: listed by each brand. If you react to new products, patch test first; our body care guide explains how.
- Deodorant: the deodorants here are not antiperspirants. Products that stop sweating are regulated as drugs in the United States and are not sold on StageLook.
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Questions people ask
When should I apply moisturizer?
The American Academy of Dermatology advises applying it while skin is still damp, within a few minutes of bathing.
Do these products treat skin conditions?
No. Everything in this collection is a cosmetic. If you have a skin condition, talk to a dermatologist.