Skincare

So much emphasis is put on skincare for the face and treating it well but the same attention and care must be paid to the rest of the skin on the body too. I used to only take care of my face (here are some of the best moisturizers for cold weather) and was lazy about treating the rest of my body. But in the past few years I have made a dedicated effort to treat the skin on my body with as much (or close to) care as I treat the skin on my face. Before I really took an interest in body products, I would use whatever body lotion I had lying around and didn’t really care as much about quality or efficacy.

Fast forward to the present day and there are so many more options available for the best body care products. And I like to use things that target many of the same concerns I have on my face (uneven skin tone, dryness, dullness, fine lines, etc). I regularly use a face oil in my skincare routine but only started using a body oil in the past few years. I absolutely love using body oils because I find they absorb really well into my skin. And I have less dryness or itchiness when regularly using a body oil.

Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil Review

I am new to trying the Osea skincare brand but have been hearing so much about it and the reviews really intrigued me! The Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil contains undaria seaweed which is wonderful at replenishing the skin’s moisture barrier. I have read a ton of positive reviews and have been recommended it by many of my readers. Since the cold weather is here and my skin needs all the hydration and nourishment it can get, I decided to finally try the Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil.

About Osea

A bit about the Osea brand if you are new to trying it – their entire skincare line is seaweed-infused which they use because of its richness in vitamins, nutrients and minerals. The brand has been around for nearly 30 years. And still prioritizes formulating their products with naturally-derived ingredients. If you are looking for a new body oil to add to your bodycare routine, here is my honest review of the Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil. Hopefully, it can help you can decide if it would be a great fit for you too!

Is Osea Body Oil Worth It?

While it is a pricey body oil, I definitely feel it is worth the splurge for how well it helped deeply moisturize and firm the skin. For those with exceptionally dry skin, this could be a great addition to your body care routine.

My first impression of the Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil is how thick it is which can be either a good or bad thing depending on how it absorbs into the skin. The scent isn’t overpowering though it dissipates after it is applied. My personal preference for applying body oil is in the shower and always on damp skin which I did with this. I used a small amount to start with and rubbed it in. While it didn’t absorb immediately, after a few minutes it soaked in and my skin felt SO soft and supple! My lower legs were quite dry and it instantly nourished them and my skin looked healthy and well moisturized.

It is thicker than a few of the other body oils I have but I actually like the heavier texture for the cold weather. My skin stays moisturized the entire next day after applying it in the evening. And it didn’t leave any greasy residue on the skin which is always my complaint with thicker body oils.

Texture

Thick but incredibly nourishing. Use only need a small amount for each area of the body.

Scent

It has a subtle lemon-like fresh scent that I really enjoy! But it does not linger on the skin and goes away after a few minutes. The notes of the oil are leaf stem oil fragrance, grapefruit, lime and cyprus with a hint of mango and mandarin as well.

Ingredients

• Undaria Seaweed – replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier and keeps skin looking healthy
• White Lupin (lupinus albus seed extract) – promotes more youthful looking skin by firming, visibly contouring and improving skin’s elasticity
• Botanical Oil Blend – blend of passion fruit (passiflora edulis), acai (euterpe oleracea), babassu (orbignya oleifera) and rice bran oils (oryza sativa) to provide deep moisture to replenish dry skin
• Sunflower seed oil extract (helianthus annuus)
• Grapefruit peel oil (citrus paradisi)
• Sesame seed oil (sesamum indicum)
• Linseed oil (linum usitatissimum)
• Rice bran extract (oryza sativa)
• Rosemary leaf extract helianthus (rosmarinus officinalis)
• Citrus latifolia peel oil
• Cypress essential oil
• Fragrance/parfum

Price Point

The price is steep ($84 for nearly 10 oz) but I do feel like I use such a small amount each time that the bottle will definitely last me a long time.

Benefits and results

In addition to treating surface dryness, the Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil helps to firm and sculpt as well. I did notice that the back of my legs especially were looking smoother and firmer and it really makes the skin look healthy and radiant.

What Is Undaria Algae and Undaria Seaweed?

Undaria Algae and Undaria Seaweed are both naturally occurring seaweed sediment found in the ocean. They are both rich in vitamins, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals and nutrients which all help to replenish the skin’s moisture barrier and keep skin looking healthy.

Osea Body Oil Before and After

As you can see from the photos, my skin has a nice healthy sheen and glow after applying the Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil but isn’t too greasy or oily. It immediately took away any dry patches and soothed my skin while also slightly reducing any redness it may have. I used just a tiny amount but did apply it to damp skin. I find that it absorbs nicely leaving my skin looking healthy and supple.

OSEA Undaria Algae Body Oil Pros and Cons

Pros

• Intensely nourishing
• Helps with additional concerns like firming and loss of elasticity
• A little goes a long way – only need a small amount to cover large areas of the body

Cons

• Price point is high
• Can be too heavy for some skin types

What Skin Type Is the OSEA Body Oil Best For?

If you struggle with very dry or dehydrated skin, this would be a great option. Additionally, if you are looking for something that will intensely hydrate while also providing some anti-aging benefits, I definitely recommend trying this body oil.

How To Use Osea Body Oil

Apply to Damp Skin

While you can apply the Osea Undaria Algae Body Oil either to damp or dry skin, I find that it absorbs best when applied to damp skin. I will apply it at night after I shower and my skin is slightly wet but not drenched. It helps to trap in moisture and dries down nicely without feeling greasy.

Wait a Few Minutes Before Getting Dressed

Since I apply it to damp skin, I like to wait until my skin has fully dried to get dressed in my pajamas. It is normally only a few minutes. But I rarely have any greasy residue remaining on the skin when I do it this way.

Only Use a Small Amount

The texture is quite thick so you only need a dime sized amount (or even smaller) for each area of the body. That is the benefit of thicker body oils is that I find they can cover a large area of the body without having to apply more. That dime sized amount that I will use typically can cover my entire lower body. And then a second dime sized amount can cover my entire upper body.

Other Osea Body Products Worth Trying

There are a few other very popular Osea body care products I love and can complete your body care routine! And there are some great sets available where you can try multiple products at once.

OSEA Anti-Aging Body Balm

The Osea Anti-Aging Body Balm is a body moisturizer designed to firm, smooth and deeply hydrate the skin. It’s a creamy serum that can be used daily to help treat various signs of aging on the body. I love that it is both a beauty product that smells amazing and makes my skin feel SO soft. But it also has a handful of skincare ingredients that target more specific concerns. It moisturizes like a body lotion but has the benefits of a serum.

OSEA Undaria Cleansing Polish

I had a sample of this that I was using and as soon as I finished it, I had to purchase the full size. It’s a gel-to-milk texture which is so unique and different from anything else I’ve used. It’s less of a traditional scrub and more of a creamy polish. And it’s richly nourishing while also providing some exfoliation. Sometimes I find that scrubs can be too harsh or even too drying for my skin but this body polish solves that issue. Additionally, it has a light delicate citrus scent that smells amazing. If you want something a bit stronger with more grit, the salt of the earth body scrub is one to try.

OSEA Undaria Algae Body Wash

Formulated with aloe and glycerin, this body wash is a thicker gel texture that lathers nicely while still hydrating the skin. It has the classic citrus scent that all the Undaria products do so it’s refreshing to use especially in the morning.

Osea Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum

This is a great option to layer under the body oil or body balm for an added boost of hydration.

Osea Vagus Nerve Bath Oil

A brand top seller and Allure Best of Beauty winner because it is wonderful at helping destress, relax and calm.

Osea Undaria Algae Body Butter

If you prefer a body butter texture, this is formulated to smooth and nourish for up to 72 hours.

I have not yet tried any of the face products but the ones that I have heard great things about is the ocean cleanser, the hyaluronic sea serum and the advanced protection cream.

OSEA Body Oil vs Body Lotion: Which Should You Choose?

For a formula that helps deeply nourish and intensely hydrate, definitely choose the body oil. Anyone with a dry or mature skin type would also really like the oil. The body lotion is an ultra hydrating lightweight body lotion that provides the benefits of the OSEA products but in a formula that is more lightweight in texture and feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the body oil fragrance free?

The body oil is not fragrance free. The scent contains notes of grapefruit, lime, cypress and mango mandarin.

Does it help improve skin elasticity?

Yes, this body oil will help improve skin elasticity over time.

Does it clog pores?

It doesn’t state that it is non-comedogenic so I would always check with your dermatologist to be safe.

How long does one bottle last?

Using the body oil daily, I found that one bottle lasted me nearly two months.

Have You Tried the Osea Body Oil?

Let me know in the comments!

Where to Buy Osea Body Oil

• Osea
• Nordstrom
• Ulta Beauty
• Revolve
• Credo (discount code: 10MAREE)
• Bluemercury

A consistent body care routine is just as important as a facial skincare routine. The skin on the body is just as important as the skin on the face so developing a routine for how to care for it is necessary. When it comes to issues that people want to target on the body, it’s usually dryness, maybe crepiness or sun damage as well as rough or bumpy texture. Personally I didn’t take my body care seriously until the past few years when I began to see noticeable changes in my skin once I approached perimenopause. Try not to wait that long and begin incorporating a consistent routine for the skin on your body as soon as possible. In today’s post, I am going to share a step by step guide for how to build a body care routine and some products I would recommend to use.

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Body Care Routine

An effective body care routine is one that you will actually do. Consistency matters more than having an overly complicated routine. Start small with what you use in the shower to cleanse the body and slowly add any additional products that will help target your specific concerns.

What Is A Good Body Care Routine

Finding products that you enjoy using and can use regularly is the first step in building a good body care routine. Something is only effective if you commit to being consistent so start with products that you can feel comfortable fitting into your daily habits. You don’t need to have a ton of steps in your body care routine to see results but you do need to use them at least a few times a week if not everyday. The ideal routine will vary depending on you skin type, concerns, and lifestyle but there are a few general steps that everyone can take when building their own body care routine. Once you have the basics down, you can focus on reducing dark spots, finding a skincare routine for radiant skin or helping target loss of elasticity.

Why Is Body Care Important

Helps improve overall skin health

Just like we need to take care of the inside of our body with proper nutrition, we need to care for the outside with the same level of attention. Taking care of the skin on your body can improve your overall skin health.

Support the skin barrier

Protecting and supporting the skin barrier is just as important on the body as it is on the face. A damaged skin barrier can cause irritation, sensitivity, redness, breakouts, etc.

Reduce rough texture

This is one of the biggest issues that people want to address when adopting a body care routine. Reducing rough texture is something many products treat so there are a ton of options for every price point and preference.

Leave skin feeling healthier over time

Well balanced skin will look and feel healthier over time.

Reduce ingrown hairs

If you struggle with ingrown hairs from shaving, incorporating certain products to treat this can make a huge difference.

Reduce dryness in the long run

Tackling dry skin on the body is a slow process so ensuring you are consistent with a proper routine will help alleviate it long term.

Body Care Routine Step By Step

Cleanse

Just like cleansing your face is the first step of a skincare routine, cleansing your body is the first step of your body care routine. Every time you take a shower, you should cleanse your body with a body wash of your choice. It’s best to use a wash cloth or loofah with your body wash to ensure you are able to really give the body a deep clean. Below are some of my favorite body washes:

Saltair Skin Serum Body Wash

There are a few different scents but the texture is the same for all. It’s a thick gel texture that foams up a bit once you add water. The Exotic Pulp version contains vitamin c which helps to brighten the skin but I like to rotate through all of the scents. It’s also incredibly affordable for how luxe it feels!

Cyklar Sensorial Body Wash

There is a reason that this oil-infused body wash has gone viral multiple times. I’ve never felt anything like it before. It’s truly one of the most nourishing body washes I’ve ever used and the scents are to die for!!! A bit of a splurge but they are worth every penny.

Jones Road Beauty Shower Gel

I really love the Shower fragrance so I was excited to have a shower gel ancillary product for that scent. However, I wasn’t expecting to love a shower gel THIS MUCH! The texture is thicker than most shower gels I try so you don’t need as much and the lather it gives is fantastic. It really stays in your hand so you can massage it in without it running through your fingers.

Exfoliate

Physical exfoliation with a scrub or chemical exfoliation with ingredients like glycolic acid is a key step for a good body care routine. This only needs to be done 1-2x/week so as not to strip the skin barrier. Below is a body exfoliator that I always repurchase:

OSEA Undaria Cleansing Polish (discount code: 10MAREE)

The texture is less of a traditional scrub and more of a creamy polish. It’s richly nourishing while also helping to gently exfoliate any dead skin cells. Sometimes I find that scrubs can be too harsh or even too drying for my skin but this body polish solves that issue.

Treat

If you want to begin targeting additional concerns on the body outside of simply moisturizing and exfoliating, there are so many great products on the market to hellp with uneven skin tone, crepiness, loss of firmness, etc. If you decide to add in this additional step to your body care routine, your treatment products would most likely go before your final step of moisturizing. Below are some of my favorite targeted body care treatments:

One Skin OS-01 Body Topical Supplement (discount code: MAREE15)

This is a true body treatment among the best body care products, designed to help reduce and reverse the signs of aging on the skin. It improves skin hydration and skin barrier function as well as texture and the overall appearance of the skin. While you can use this alone, I like to use it as a first step body product and layer a body cream, oil or balm over top. It feels weightless and layers really nicely so I never have to worry about products pilling.

Saltair Hyaluronic Acid Body Serum

I love hyaluronic acid products for my face because they help to intensely hydrate as well as hold onto moisture for longer. Additionally, hyaluronic acid is great for helping to plump, firm and boost skin elasticity. Adding a hyaluronic acid treatment serum into my body care routine has really helped with any dehydration or intense dryness. I typically like to layer this under a body cream or body lotion for that added boost of hydration in my routine.

Moisturize

After cleansing, moisturizing daily is a key step in helping improve the overall health of your skin. Moisturizing the body can be done with any texture you prefer – lotion, oil, cream, balm, etc. Choose something that fits your preferences so that you will be more willing to stick with applying it daily. You don’t have to moisturize morning and night – only once a day is sufficient to help keep your skin balanced. Below are some of my favorite products I use to moisturize my body:

UNI 24-Hour Body Serum (discount code: MAREE15)

This is a gel cream texture that instantly feels cooling and refreshing on the skin. And when they say it keeps your skin hydrated ALL day long, they aren’t kidding. It is formulated with their uni marine complex which deeply hydrates, Australian lime caviar which naturally exfoliates and Australian Kakadu Plum that aids in the production of collagen and improves elasticity over time.

Hanni Splash Salve

This is a solid balm that you apply after the shower when you skin is still damp. You massage it all over, quickly rinse off the excess and then gently pat dry. When I tell you my skin feels BABY SOFT after using this, I am not exaggerating. It dries very quickly so you can get dressed right after and there is no greasy feeling left on the skin. And the scent is absolutely AMAZING!

Cyklar Nutrient-Rich Body Cream

I have yet to try anything from Cyklar that I didn’t immediately fall in love with. This body cream is intensely rich and moisturizing but absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film on the skin. Also the scents last for HOURS! If you prefer a scented body cream for your daily fragrance, this will be a must try.

Cyklar Ceramide Milky Essence

I use milky essences on my face both morning and night so I am so happy to be using one for the body. I prefer to use this in the morning because it is incredibly lightweight. It doesn’t take long to absorb and keeps my skin hydrated all day long. If you are experiencing extra dry skin, layer this under your favorite rich body cream for additional bit of moisture.

Mutha Body Butter (discount code: MAREE15)

This is a true body BUTTER made with ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter and mango butter. It’s thick and buttery – almost like a solid balm. In addition to moisturizing my skin like never before, it’s intensely firming and also leaves the most gorgeous hydrated glow on the skin. It’s pricey but honestly I have never tried anything this luxe before.

Protect

Applying daily sunscreen to the body is just as important as applying it to the face. Your clothing can help protect you in most instances but especially in the warmer weather, you need to make sure any body parts that aren’t covered have sunscreen on them. Below are the sunscreens I love to use for the body:

OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 Body SPF 30+ (discount code: MAREE15)

The OneSkin Triple Power OS-01 Body SPF 30+ is an absolute must have for me. I hate the way most body sunscreens feel especially if I am wearing them day to day and not at a pool or beach. This one is so moisturizing and feels like I am applying a lightweight body lotion that absorbs almost instantly. It isn’t shiny or greasy but does leave my skin with a subtle healthy glow.

Supergoop Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50

This SPF feels very lightweight, doesn’t leave any white cast on the skin and really protects my fair skin.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk SPF 100

A new addition to the pool bag this summer. This is a sunscreen milk with SPF 100 protection! The entire family loves this and is what I reach for when I can’t be in the shade for whatever reason. I don’t have to reapply this as frequently as my other body sunscreens but this still protects me from ever getting burned.

How To Customize Your Body Care Routine

Start small

Don’t overcomplicate your routine with tons of products. Start with a cleanser/body wash, a moisturizer and sunscreen. If you want to add on an exfoliant once a week, that could be a great additional step.

Find products that fit your lifestyle

If fragrance bothers you, seek out fragrance-free or sensitive skin products. If you don’t want to spend time rubbing in moisturizer, there are spray options that can be simpler to use. Find products that offer two-in-one solutions such as exfoliating body washes or moisturizing body lotions that contain sunscreen.

Focus on your particular skin concerns

You don’t need to try every popular product out there or have the perfect body care routine. Only focus on what your skin needs and what you want to accomplish with your body care routine.