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Body Skin Care Products

Do you really need separate products for the body and the face? Some people think you do, and many companies make products that target different areas. You can find some of these in dermatologists' offices or spas, as well as department stores and drugstores. They range from the very expensive lines such as La Prairie, Babor, Kinerase, or Obagi to more affordable lines such as generic brands, or Neutrogena and Nivea.

The right skin care products for your body depends on your skin type. If you have dry skin, you want something that is soothing and moisturizing. If you have oily skin, you want something that won't clog your pores and is lighter in feel. You should also buy only what you can afford. As with facial skin care products, the costs of skin care products for the body can range from a couple of dollars to over a hundred, so make sure you get what can fit with your budget.

Here are some of the more exclusive body products:

• The Body Shop - The Body Shop has a line of products that includes lotions, massage oils, bath products and more. There are also a large number of differently scented body butters, which as extremely heavy moisturizers for the skin. The Body Shop also has a number of hand creams and foot care lotions.
• Sephora - Sephora has an extensive line of bath and body products, including products for moisturizing, cleansing, toning and even hair removal.
• Obagi - The Obagi Nu-Derm line includes exfoliating creams and lighteners that are said to be anti-aging, and range in price from $40 to just under $200.
• La Prairie - The La Prairie line is very expensive, with some products costing well over a hundred dollars. Included in the La Prairie family are body creams and lotions, fragrances, emulsions and hand creams.
• Babor - The Babor product line includes body creams that say they can target cellulite and other age- related issues, as well as creams that are said to tone skin and firm its texture. There are also shower gels and body lotions. Prices range from $40 to $100, depending on the skin product.

There are also more affordable skin care products for the body. Some include:

• Neutrogena - You see these in your local drugstore. Products in this line include sun protection, acne products, and anti-aging creams and lotions. This is a very affordable line of skin care products.
• Nivea - You see Nivea all the time too, with a line of creams and moisturizers for the body, plus suncreens for different skin types.

These are just some of the products out there to give you an idea of the wide range.. Is one better than the other? It is really up to you. You may prefer to save your money for other things, and you can get great results from cheaper products. Or you may feel better about getting a more elegant product. But it's nice to have a choice.

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Updated June 2009

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