I Had Accepted That My Legs Would Always Be Scaly—Then I Used This Little-Known Body Serum.

I Had Accepted That My Legs Would Always Be Scaly—Then I Used This Little-Known Body Serum.

      If there's one thing to understand about my relationship with my skin, it's that it's quite troubled. My facial skin tends to be oily, prone to breakouts, and acneic, while my body skin is persistently dry and sensitive. Treating the facial acne has been a particularly challenging journey over the years (even as a beauty editor, I've come to terms with needing medical help for hormonal acne), but I've managed to keep my body's naturally dry skin reasonably hydrated. In fact, I have long praised the effectiveness of my body care routine. Though my skin generally feels silky-soft thanks to my committed body care regimen, there's one detail I've been less than transparent about. The skin on my shins, which I typically cover for 90% of the year, is almost always scaly. No matter how frequently I apply body scrubs or lotions, the scales persist—even the richest body butters don’t seem to help. However, a couple of months ago, I experimented with something new: the Alpha-H Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum, and my scaly shins have finally become a thing of the past. In fact, my legs are now the shiniest, glossiest, and most radiant they've ever been.

      What is Alpha-H Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum?

      Alpha-H’s Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum is not a body cream or lotion but rather a body serum—similar in function to a facial serum. It boasts a lightweight, gel-like texture, packed with numerous skincare ingredients that do much more than just provide surface hydration. In essence, Alpha-H describes this product as "A high-performance morning skincare serum for your body," which sums it up well. It promises prolonged and deep hydration that exceeds that of typical body creams. Due to its light formula, it is perfect for morning use. On most days, I use this serum on its own; however, if my legs feel especially dry, I apply it beneath my regular body cream right after showering for an extra boost of hydration.

      How It Works

      What sets this body serum apart is its powerful ingredients. It includes components often found in top facial skincare brands, which perform similarly on the body. It contains hyaluronic acid for hydration, along with polyglutamic acid to further moisturize, plump the skin, and minimize moisture loss. Additionally, the Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum features vitamin C for brightening, vitamin E for nourishment, and niacinamide to calm redness and irritation. All these ingredients, combined in a lightweight formula, combat dryness, soothe irritation, enhance glow, and fortify the skin's moisture barrier without leaving any greasiness behind. And I can confirm: it lives up to the hype.

      My Review

      I appreciate a rich, nourishing body cream just like anyone else, but applying a thick butter in the morning is often impractical for addressing my scaly shins. Therefore, one of the things I enjoy most about the Alpha-H Daily Dose Multivitamin Body Serum is how quickly it absorbs—within seconds—leaving no trace of oil or grease. While it took some adjustment (I'm conditioned to think my skin lacks moisture unless there's a visible, greasy sheen), I can assure you that the hydration is very much present. After using it daily for just a week, I observed a significant improvement in hydration (read: no more scaly skin), and I began to view the serum more as daily maintenance rather than just a treatment.

      Now, a month into its daily use, I can confidently state that the skin on my legs has never looked better. My complexion is glowing and remarkably healthy. Plus, it’s not just my legs that have benefited; the rest of my body feels softer than it ever has. Notably, my arms, which are typically prone to bumps and congestion, are now smoother than before.

      While it hydrates, enhances glow, soothes, and smooths my skin better than any body treatment I've tried (without any greasiness), I would advise that if you need to apply heavier body butters daily, this serum might work better as a pre-treatment instead of being used alone, as it could become costly.

      Another point to consider is that I did experience pilling with the serum during my initial applications. However, I realized that to prevent this, I needed to adjust my application technique. I'm used to layering body lotion to maximize hydration, but the gel-like texture of the serum doesn’t support layering well. It requires an adjustment, but using less is more effective with this product (which is a testament to its hydrating capabilities).

      In summary, this seemingly simple body serum has become my most beloved beauty product of the season. It has transformed my dull, rough, and scaly legs into smooth and glowing skin like never before. It's akin to magic.

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I Had Accepted That My Legs Would Always Be Scaly—Then I Used This Little-Known Body Serum.

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