The Edit with Tronque

Tronque Founder Tanné Snowden is redefining how we think about body care, bringing a face-grade approach to the skin we often forget. We asked her to break down the science, shifts, and routines that truly transform body skin.

How is the skin on our body structurally different from the skin on our face?

The skin on our body is structurally different from the skin on our face in several key ways. Facial skin is generally thinner, has a higher concentration of oil glands, and is more exposed to environmental stressors like UV, pollution, and daily expression. This makes it more prone to sensitivity, breakouts, and visible aging.

Body skin, by contrast, is typically thicker and less oily, with fewer sebaceous glands and a slower cell turnover rate. It can tolerate stronger actives but is also more prone to dryness, rough texture, and conditions like keratosis pilaris. Because the barrier is denser and less supported by natural oils, body skin often needs richer hydration and more targeted exfoliation to stay supple and smooth.

Another key difference is how collagen and elastin are distributed. The face, especially around the eyes and mouth, has a more delicate collagen network, which is why fine lines show earlier in these areas. Body skin tends to have a more robust structural matrix, but because it's thicker, any damage, such as scarring, pigmentation, or stretch marks, can be deeper and take longer to treat. This is also why body skin responds well to higher-strength actives, AHAs, and body-focused resurfacing treatments.

Finally, circulation and lymphatic flow also vary. Facial skin benefits from more superficial blood vessels and constant micro-movement, which supports nutrient delivery and natural radiance. Body skin, however, often receives less stimulation and can accumulate stagnation or dryness. This is why regular body dry brushing, massage, and consistent moisturising can significantly improve tone, firmness, and overall skin vitality. Treating the body with the same intention we give our face creates a visible difference in texture, glow, and long-term skin health.

What are the biggest changes our body skin goes through as we age?

As we age, the skin on our body undergoes several structural shifts that affect its texture, firmness, and resilience. One of the earliest changes is a natural decline in collagen and elastin, the proteins responsible for keeping skin firm, bouncy, and elastic. While this happens across the entire body, body skin has a slower turnover rate than facial skin, so the visible signs often appear as crepiness, sagging, or deeper lines in areas like the arms, chest, and knees.

The lipid barrier also becomes less efficient over time. This means our body skin produces fewer natural oils, leading to dryness, roughness, and increased sensitivity. Many people notice their body skin becoming more reactive or feeling tight after showering, which is a direct result of this diminished barrier function.

Another significant change is reduced cell regeneration. Skin cells renew more slowly, causing dullness and a thicker buildup of dead skin. This can amplify conditions like uneven tone, keratosis pilaris, or textural roughness, making regular exfoliation and hydration increasingly important as we age.

Body skin also becomes thinner in certain areas as fat pads shift and muscle tone decreases. Combined with gravity, this can lead to laxity or the appearance of sagging, particularly on the arms, stomach, and thighs. Supportive treatments like retinoids, peptides, and firming actives can help reinforce the skin’s structural integrity.

Finally, circulation and microvascular function naturally decline with age. With less oxygen and nutrient delivery to the skin, radiance and vibrancy diminish. This is why practices such as massage, dry brushing, and consistent body care play a growing role in maintaining tone, glow, and overall skin vitality.

Let’s talk post-partum - how should our body care change along with our changing bodies?

Post-partum, our bodies move through profound hormonal and structural shifts, and our body care should evolve to support this transition. After birth, the skin’s barrier can feel depleted: dryness, sensitivity, and areas of crepiness are extremely common. This is where a rich, reparative formula like our Firming Body Butter becomes essential. Filled with ceramides, fatty acids, and deeply nourishing botanicals, it helps rebuild barrier strength, restore suppleness, and bring immediate comfort to dehydrated, overstretched skin.

As collagen production slows post-partum, many notice changes in tone and elasticity. Targeted actives become incredibly helpful here. Our Vitamin C Body Oil works to brighten, even, and support firmness with a potent blend of antioxidants and lipid-soluble vitamin C. It delivers glow back to tired skin, helps soften the appearance of pigmentation from both stretching and hormonal shifts, and reinforces the skin’s resilience with every use.

For areas that have undergone more dramatic changes - think stretch marks, C-section scars, or areas of residual tension - our Scar Concentrate offers concentrated renewal. Its advanced actives support collagen remodeling, improve texture, and help reduce the appearance of new or existing scarring. Applied consistently, it helps skin recover more smoothly while nurturing its integrity through the healing process.

Beyond ingredients, post-partum body care is also about reconnection. Gentle massage with these formulas can help stimulate circulation, reduce stagnation from long feeding periods, and ground you back into your body. These small rituals - a warm bath, a slow application of Firming Butter, or a moment spent massaging our Scar Concentrate into areas of healing - encourage comfort, confidence, and a deeper sense of care during a time when the body is recalibrating. Supporting it with intention helps rebuild strength, vitality, and glow from the outside in.

Our skin is no stranger to a constantly changing environment - especially when it comes to seasonal changes. How can we protect our body skin as the seasons transition?

Temperature, humidity, and sunlight all fluctuate throughout the year, and because body skin naturally has fewer oil glands and a slower turnover rate than facial skin, it often feels these transitions more intensely. Protecting it is about anticipating these shifts and adjusting your routine with intention.

As we move into cooler months, the air becomes drier and harsher, pulling moisture from the skin and weakening its barrier. This is the time to layer in richer, replenishing formulas that strengthen and seal. Ceramide-rich, fatty-acid–dense creams like our Firming Butter help reinforce the barrier, prevent moisture loss, and cushion the skin against irritation, flakiness, and tightness. Consistency here is key to keeping the body supple and resilient.

When the weather warms, increased humidity, heat, and sun exposure introduce different challenges: uneven tone, roughness, and heightened oxidative stress. Lightweight, antioxidant-forward formulas such as our Vitamin C Body Oilbecome essential. Vitamin C helps brighten, support elasticity, and defend against UV-induced free radicals, ensuring the skin stays luminous, smooth, and protected throughout sunnier months.

Seasonal transitions can also make existing marks, scars, or areas of sensitivity more noticeable. A targeted treatment like our Scar Concentrate helps maintain smooth texture and supports healthy collagen remodeling year-round. Using it consistently keeps the skin clear, even, and supported no matter the season.

Ultimately, caring for your body through the seasons is about staying attuned. Hydrate more deeply in winter, layer antioxidants in summer, keep targeted treatments steady, and always listen to what your skin is asking for. With the right adjustments, your body skin remains balanced, radiant, and resilient through every shift in the environment.

If there was only one thing you could tell everyone to start implementing into their body care routine right now, what would it be and why?

Apply your body products every single day - even if it’s a quick application.

It sounds simple, but it’s genuinely transformative. Body skin has far fewer oil glands than the face, which means it loses moisture rapidly and struggles to maintain a strong, healthy barrier. Applying your products to damp skin helps lock in hydration, improve absorption, and maximise the effectiveness of every active ingredient you use.

Our Firming Butter is especially powerful when applied this way. Its rich ceramides, peptides, and nourishing botanicals penetrate more deeply, helping to fortify the barrier, improve elasticity, and keep the skin feeling supple and supported.

For those who prefer something lighter yet deeply replenishing, our Body Milk is the perfect daily base layer. On damp skin, it glides effortlessly and sinks in quickly, surrounding the skin with replenishing lipids and long-lasting moisture without heaviness.

And if radiance is the goal, following with our Vitamin C Body Oil is a game-changer. On hydrated, damp skin, its antioxidant-rich formula absorbs beautifully, brightening, evening tone, and reinforcing the skin’s resilience with every application.

Daily, damp-skin application turns a routine into results. It supports barrier strength, enhances glow, improves texture, and ensures every product performs at its highest potential. It’s the simplest shift - and the one that changes everything.

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