Sleeveless Season Starts Below the Hemline: Six Acid-Powered Creams for the Florida Bare Arm

Vogue has picked six body creams made with glycolic and lactic acid, the alpha-hydroxy pair that clears away the dull top layer so newer, softer skin comes through. They're meant for the bumpy upper arms of keratosis pilaris and for patches that feel coarse to the touch. Down here, a strapless neckline or a backless gown shows more skin than any jewelry, so that skin matters. Consider this the quiet groundwork, done at home well before anyone reaches the step-and-repeat.

With reporting from Vogue.