Serums & essences

The Body Shop's face serums and essences are concentrated treatments designed to boost your routine and target specific concerns such as hydration, dullness or blemishes. Each formula is ethically sourced, cruelty-free and created to deliver visible results while staying true to people- and planet-positive values.

• Yes, you can layer multiple serums to address different concerns. Apply from thinnest to thickest texture, allowing each to absorb before adding the next. Avoid overloading the skin and introduce combinations gradually to check tolerance. Some ingredients pair well while others may not, so it's wise to research compatible actives before layering.
  
  

• Apply serum to clean, slightly damp skin after cleansing and toning. Dispense 2-3 drops onto your fingertips and gently press over face and neck rather than rubbing to avoid pulling the skin. Allow 30-60 seconds for the serum to absorb fully before applying moisturiser. Most serums can be used morning and night, following the product's usage advice.
  
  

The serum and essence collection is designed to help you reach specific skin goals with ethically sourced ingredients and results-driven formulations. You can explore options online or in store to find a serum or essence tailored to your unique skin needs and integrate it into your broader skincare routine.

Essences can be a valuable addition, especially for dehydrated or combination skin. They deliver light hydration, help create a balanced skin environment and enhance absorption of serums and moisturisers without adding heaviness. The Body Shop also offers calming essences within its redness-care range to help soothe sensitivity while prepping skin for further treatment.

Essences are lightweight, watery formulas used after cleansing to hydrate and prep the skin, improving absorption of subsequent products. Face serums are more concentrated treatments with active ingredients like vitamin C or vitamin E to target specific issues such as fine lines, uneven tone or dehydration. Essence is your prep step; serum is the targeted problem-solver.

For breakouts and congestion, purifying serums with clarifying ingredients like salicylic acid and tea tree help unclog pores and reduce blemishes. For signs of ageing, peptide-rich serums within anti-wrinkle ranges support improved texture and firmness. Urban skin facing pollution can benefit from antioxidant serums in anti-pollution lines that help defend against environmental stress and free radicals.