QUICK GUIDE · BODY SERUM
Incorporating body serums for active skin treatment
Body serums are the most underused step in a dry skin routine. Lighter than a cream but more targeted than a lotion, they deliver concentrated active ingredients — hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, peptides — directly into the skin before you seal everything in with a heavier moisturizer. Think of them as treatment, not hydration.
For dry skin, look for serums built around humectants that draw moisture into the skin rather than just sitting on top. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin are the workhorses here. Niacinamide adds barrier-repair benefits and is well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin.
Layering order matters. Apply your body serum to clean, slightly damp skin before your oil or cream — never after. A sealed barrier won’t let actives through. Give it 60 seconds to absorb before the next step.
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OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil 5 oz – Visibly Firming, Deeply Moisturizing, Instantly Improve Elasticity, Clean Lightweight Non-Greasy Hydration, Vegan & Cruelty-Free Seaweed Skincare
$52.00
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy Moisturizing Body Oil with Vitamin E & Pure Argan Oil, Deep Body Moisturizer for Dry, Damaged Skin, 5.1 Ounces
Original price was: $13.49.$10.97Current price is: $10.97.
Saltair Body Oil – Luxurious Salt Water Vanilla After Shower and Bath Oil for Women and Men. Botanical, Non-Greasy, Well-Absorbing Moisturizer for Hydrating Dry Skin – 4oz Bottle
$23.00
Saltair KP Body Milk – AHA BHA Milky Toner to Visibly Smooth Rough & Bumpy Skin – 10% Glycolic, 2% Salicylic Acid Chemical Body Exfoliator – Softening, Moisturizing Formula with Urea – 10oz
$22.00
The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + Hyaluronic Acid 2%, Gentle Exfoliating Serum for Smoother Skin
$8.10
Topicals Slather Exfoliating Body Serum – With Retinol, Squalane, Urea and AHAs for Bumpy, Rough or Textured Skin – AHA Exfoliating Serum for Body (5 Fl Oz)
$30.00
TOSOWOONG Glycolic Acid 10% Exfoliating Serum, AHA Skin Resurfacing Face Serum With Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid For Textured Skin, Dark Spot, Glass Skin, Korean Skincare, 33 ml/1.11 fl.oz.
$22.98
Tree To Tub Mandelic Acid Serum – 10% Gentle Exfoliating AHA Serum w/Lactic & Glycolic Acid for Smoother Skin – Hyaluronic Acid to Hydrate – Vegan Skincare for Men & Women
Original price was: $19.00.$9.99Current price is: $9.99.
Versed Buff It Out AHA Exfoliating Body Scrub and Mask – Lactic Acid & Glycolic Acid Exfoliant – Microfine Pumice Body Exfoliator to Polish and Smooth Bumpy, Dry Skin – Vegan & Cruelty-Free (8 oz)
$14.99
About active body serums and treatments
Much like facial serums, body serums deliver potent active ingredients directly into the skin due to their low molecular weight. They are designed to be layered underneath heavier lotions or creams, providing targeted treatment for texture, tone, and hydration.
Best for rough, bumpy skin
Select serums with chemical exfoliants like lactic or glycolic acid to gently dissolve dead skin
Best for dull or aging skin
Look for stabilized Vitamin C or niacinamide to brighten the skin tone and stimulate collagen production on the chest and arms.