How To: the Smoothing Set
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” Formulated to work together to resurface bumpy, dull, and rough body skin, the Buffing Bar, Smoothing Solution, and Carea Cream are the new body basics. Below is all the info you need on how to incorporate into your routine. Physically slough away dead skin twice a week with the Buffing Bar. It’s the magic eraser for dry, bumpy patches, and ingrown hair.
Wet the bar and your skin, and use light pressure in small, circular motions to buff away dead surface cells and keratin build-up that causes bumps on thighs and the backs of arms (KP). Use it on hairier areas of the body to help release ingrown hairs before they become trapped deep under the skin. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Best product I've ever tried for my skin. Hands-down the only product I've ever used that helps with my uneven skin.
I struggle with skin picking, especially on my arms, and this bar leaves my skin so clean and clear that there isn't anything left to pick at. It solved a problem I've been self-conscious about for most of my life and I can't say enough great things. Beyond that, the bar lasts much longer than I expected and much longer than its competitors. ” — Suzanne, 30 Shop Buffing Bar — $28 Apply a thin layer of Smoothing Solution on clean, dry skin daily.
Think of this like an exfoliating toner for your face, but in gel form (no cotton pad needed). The lactic acid gently loosens dead skin, encouraging cell turnover for more even tone and texture and healthier pores. It has a high percentage of calming ingredients, and is gentle enough to be used daily—good for areas that are too delicate for physical exfoliation. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Hello silky soft skin! I absolutely love the quick-to-absorb formulation of this product.
My legs have never felt softer, and it even prevented any post-shaving bumps. ” — Danielle, 26 Shop Smoothing Solution — $34 Layer on Carea Cream, the multi-benefit lotion for combination body skin. 5% colloidal oatmeal to calm common body skin irritation, and the daily use of 10% urea very gently softens and prevents keratin build-up that causes bumpy skin. It’s made to layer—use a small amount for lightweight moisturization, massage more into areas of tougher skin.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Hot take: this stuff is the best. I’m totally loyal to this moisturizer now. I live in Colorado, which is very dry most of the year. I put this cream on my arms and legs before bed, and I still feel moisturized when I wake up, which does not happen with any other moisturizer I have tried. ” — Kelsey, 33 Shop Carea Cream — $40 The one-click trick to adding the best physical exfoliant, chemical exfoliant, and daily maintenance lotion to your basket.
The only thing that will feel left out is your face. Shop Smoothing Set — $102 Shop Soft Services
Tags: Guides, Routine, Discoloration, Dry Skin, Dullness, Ingrown Hair, Keratosis Pilaris, Buffing Bar — Original, Smoothing Solution, Carea Cream