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Design courtesy of Sarah Olivieri Beauty Skincare The 10 Best Body Serums to Treat Fine Lines, Dark Spots, and More The 10 Best Body Serums to Treat Fine Lines, Dark Spots, and More Top brands like Chanel and Shani Darden prove that skincare doesn’t stop at the chin
For many of us, applying a layer of body lotion and calling it a day just isn’t enough. When your skin shows signs of extreme moisture loss, hyperpigmentation, or rough patches, traditional hydration alone may not be enough—which is where the best body serums come in handy. “Body serums are products that deliver a high concentration of an active ingredient to the skin for noticeable improvement,” dermatologist Brendan Camp tells Harper’s Bazaar .
As more noninvasive in-office procedures become available to address skin issues, it means that at-home solutions exist as well. Fellow dermatologist Marisa Garshick adds that staples like Shani Darden Skin Care’s Body Reform Treatment Serum and Dove Body’s Dove Body Cream Serum Niacinamide + Even Tone contain active ingredients like retinol and niacinamide that you may not find in typical body lotions and creams. “As far as what body serums can do, the options are endless,” she says.
Keep reading for a few of the best body serums worth shopping that help reduce discoloration, wrinkles, and dryness, along with expert tips on choosing the right option for your skin’s needs.
Not all body serums are rich and creamy. This ultra-fine serum-in-mist from Chanel doesn’t leave residue behind on your skin and is powered by red camellia extract to guard it against environmental aggressors like air pollution and extreme weather.
Key ingredients: red camellia extract, red camellia oil
Swap your regular body scrubs and exfoliators for this powerful serum that combines retinol, hydronesis, and vitamin C to help with cell turnover, improve rough skin conditions like keratosis pilaris, and brighten. It even works double duty to improve back acne and dark elbows. However, Garshick cautions that those with sensitive skin should start slowly to minimize potential irritation.
Key ingredients: 2% granactive retinoid, hydronesis, vitamin C
Bazaar editors are big fans of Sidia’s nourishing hand serums , so it’s no surprise that this lightweight spritz for the entire body also makes our list of favorites. Its formula combines hyaluronic acid and squalane to keep skin plump and hydrated, and features an extremely addictive woody-amber scent, thanks to notes of black pepper, vanilla cream, and leather.
Key ingredients: peptides, hyaluronic acid, bakuchiol, vitamin E
“While a body serum may not be necessary, it can be helpful for those dealing with particular skin concerns they want to address,” adds Garshick. Who says you have to spend a ton of money on an effective body treatment? This top-rated, nongreasy essential from Dove makes the case for a budget-friendly body care routine and not only absorbs quickly but also aims to even skin tone while reducing the appearance of dark spots over time.
Key ingredients: niacinamide, vitamin C, pro-retinol, shea butter
Along with U Beauty’s proprietary Siren Capsule formula, this beloved body treatment uses a blend of glycolic and lactic acids to gently buff away dead skin cells and even skin’s tone. Use the formula morning and night on dry skin, primarily on rough or bumpy area…