Ultra-Targeted Body Products Are Trending—We Asked Experts If They're Worth It

We all know that skincare concerns often don't stop at the face. Bumps, lumps, and pretty much anything else can show up anywhere they dang well please on our bodies, too. This is

where targeted body care products come in—a beauty category that's been gaining more and more momentum in recent years. Although I naturally approached the idea of targeted body care with a healthy dose of skepticism, the experts I consulted reveal they can actually add an effective boost to your routine, depending on what area or type of concern you're looking to target. (If you're interested in that kind of thing, of course!)

Board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Elyse Love, says, "targeted body care is a great way to address body skin concerns. Our faces have historically gotten most of the attention from the beauty world, but body skin shares many facial skin concerns [too]." Granted, when asked if she thinks they're worth adding to your routine, she stresses that that's subjective, but can definitely be worth while. From another perspective, top New York-based esthetician and Head of Education at Topicals, Lily Njoroge, also agrees that body-specific treatments deliver better results than using a facial product on the body. 

Whether your body skincare concerns involve acne, loss of firmness, or you're just looking for a more youthful glow, find the full rundown on targeted body care below, with picks to shop by concern.