The market for bodycare products in the spa and wellness sector has traditionally been a fraction of the size of facial skincare sales. However, during the multiple lockdowns of 2020, consumers turned to self-care to fulfil their beauty requirements, opting to create their own spa-at-home rituals.

NPD Group reports that prestige bodycare sales in the UK during this period gained more than 1% of market share due to the popularity of body creams, lotions and sprays. Sales of prestige body cleansers increased 1% with body oil uptake increasing 5% in 2020. The market in France has followed a similar pattern to the UK.

This growth in popularity presents new business opportunities for spa operators to increase revenue through targeted merchandising in the spa retail area. Therapists can also enhance the guest experience, upselling relevant body products to clients who book massages and other body treatments.

European Spa highlights five of the best bodycare launches for Spring.

Elemis Warm-up Massage Balm

Elemis has revealed a soothing, warming massage balm infused with a blend of warming, skin-nurturing essential oils.

Ideal for post-exercise recovery, its Warm-Up Massage Balm comforts and relaxes overworked areas with a heady mix of active oils including juniper, rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus and thyme for a sensorially uplifting experience.

Linseed oil helps to soften and moisturise the skin; blackcurrant and black seed oils hydrate; and menthyl lactate and menthol warm and revive.

Clarins Moisture Rich Body Lotion

Clarins has relaunched its iconic Moisture-Rich Body Lotion with a new natural, skin-comforting formula.

Enriched with a higher concentration of shea butter and a blend of organic plant extracts to boost hydration of even the driest skin, this ultra-nourishing body balm also includes organic raspberry water, rich in flavonoid and vitamin C to soften and repair the skin.

Organic oat sugars smoothe and tighten, tamarind pulp extract reduces areas of rough skin, and bitter orange wax leaves protect and restore.

Guinot Crème Slim Detox

Guinot has introduced this slimming, anti-cellulite and draining-effect cream for the body that smoothes skin and helps reduce and water retention.

African mahogany bark extract stimulates the synthesis of collagen, firming the skin, while cellulysium derived from red seaweed restores the balance between lipogenesis and lipolysis for an optimal slimming effect. Wild ginger extract improves circulation, reduces excess fat and tones.

The roller ball applicator allows a targeted massage to break down fat cells, stimulate the circulation of fluids, promote natural lymphatic drainage and detoxify the skin.

Sisley Le Sculpteur Intensive Contouring Care

Sisley’s Le Sculpteur  works to reshape and sculpt the body’s natural curves, with a gel-in-oil emulsion that provides a fresh sensation on the skin, leaving a velvety finish that is quickly absorbed.

The unique combination of pink berry oil, caffeine, cedrol and white ginger extract, helps reduce excess volume. Thighs are refined and the skin is firmer, as if toned.

Mandarin extract, andiroba oil and exopolysaccharide from plankton work to minimise the appearance of cellulite.