Your Face Gets All the Attention. What About the Other 95% of Your Skin?
Most of us have a skincare routine.
We cleanse.
We moisturise.
We apply sunscreen.
Some of us even use serums.
But here’s a question:
When was the last time you moisturised your arms?
Not your face.
Your arms.
Or your legs.
Or even your hands.
For most of us, the answer is surprisingly simple: we can’t remember.
It’s not because we don’t care. It’s because body skin rarely demands our attention until it starts feeling dry, rough or uncomfortable.
The truth is, your body works just as hard as your face every single day. It faces hot showers, air-conditioning, frequent hand washing, clothing friction and daily sun exposure—but often receives little more than a quick rinse in the shower.
Here are three signs it might be asking for a little more attention.
1. You Only Moisturise When Your Skin Already Feels Dry
Think about when you normally reach for body lotion.
Is it after every shower?
Or only when your skin starts feeling tight or itchy?
Many of us treat body moisturiser as a rescue product rather than part of our daily routine.
By the time your skin feels dry, it has already lost moisture.
Instead of waiting for discomfort, try moisturising while your skin still feels comfortable. It’s a small habit that helps support your skin’s natural moisture barrier before dryness sets in.
2. Your Hands Feel Older Than the Rest of You
Your hands work hard every day.
They face soap, sanitiser, frequent washing, sunlight and constant exposure to the environment.
Every wash removes not only dirt but also some of your skin’s natural protective oils.
If your hands often feel tight, rough or dry after washing, they’re giving you one of the earliest signs that your skin needs moisture replenishment.
A nourishing hand cream after washing is one of the easiest ways to keep them feeling soft and comfortable throughout the day.
3. Your Face Has a Routine. Your Body Doesn’t.
Here’s a quick comparison.
Your face:
✓ Cleanser
✓ Moisturiser
✓ SPF
✓ Maybe a serum
Your body:
✓ Shower
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone.
Most of us invest time caring for the skin we see in the mirror while the skin covering the other 95% of our body quietly goes without the same attention.
The good news?
Looking after your body doesn’t require another 10-step routine.
Sometimes, one extra minute is enough.
Stop Reading for 30 Seconds
Take a quick look at your skin right now.
🦵 Check your shins.
Do they look slightly dull or ashy?
The lower legs naturally produce less oil than many other parts of the body, making them one of the first places to lose moisture.
✋ Look at the back of your hands.
Do they feel rough or tight?
Frequent washing can leave hands dry long before the rest of your body feels it.
💪 Feel your elbows.
Are they rougher than the surrounding skin?
Daily friction means elbows often need a little extra hydration too.
If you noticed two or more of these signs, your skin isn’t asking for more products—it may simply be asking for more consistent care.
One Habit To Change Your Body Care
If you change just one habit, make it this.
Apply your body moisturiser within a few minutes after showering, while your skin is still slightly damp.
This helps lock in moisture before it evaporates, leaving your skin feeling soft and comfortable for longer.
Keep a hand cream nearby too. A quick application after washing your hands helps replace moisture that’s lost throughout the day.
Healthy skin doesn’t come from doing more.
It comes from doing one small thing consistently.
Why THANN Uses Rice Bran Oil
At THANN, one of our signature ingredients is Rice Bran Oil, chosen for both its nourishing properties and its lightweight feel.
Rice Bran Oil is naturally rich in Vitamin E, including tocopherols and tocotrienols—antioxidants that help support the skin’s natural moisture barrier and protect it from everyday environmental stress.
It also contains essential fatty acids that help soften and condition the skin, making it an ideal ingredient for daily body care.
The result is long-lasting comfort without the heavy or greasy feeling that many people associate with body moisturisers—perfect for Singapore’s warm, humid climate.
Your Face Gets the Routine. Your Body Does the Work.
Tomorrow morning, you’ll probably spend a few minutes caring for your face.
Before you put the bottle away, take one extra minute for the rest of your skin.
Your hands.
Your arms.
Your legs.
The skin that protects you every day deserves a little care too.
Because healthy body skin isn’t built by complicated routines.
It’s built by small habits, repeated every day.
