Why Vitamin C Isn’t Just for Your Face—Brighten, Firm & Glow All Over

Why Vitamin C Isn’t Just for Your Face—Brighten, Firm & Glow All Over

We all love a glow-up moment for our face—but what about the rest of our body?

Your skin doesn’t stop at your jawline, and neither should your skincare. Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or just prioritizing clean, effective beauty, it's time to start treating your body like your face. And that starts with high-quality, active-packed body oils.

Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient for brightening and firming, but it’s often left out of body care. Not anymore.

Here’s why you should be using a vitamin C body oil—and the best ones we’ve found (and vetted) for every stage of the motherhood journey.

What Does Vitamin C Do for Your Body Skin?

When used consistently, Vitamin C helps:

  • Brighten dull, uneven skin tone (goodbye, hyperpigmentation!)

  • Boost collagen to firm sagging skin

  • Improve elasticity (especially post-baby)

  • Protect against environmental stressors

It’s basically the glow-getting, tone-evening, stretch-mark-softening MVP your body deserves.

Meet Your Match: Pregnancy Body Oils & Butters That Actually Work


Tronque Fully Ripe Vitamin C Body Oil

This isn’t your average oil. It’s a serum-oil hybrid that brings the actives you’d expect in facial skincare—think Kakadu Plum, Bakuchiol, Vitamin C—down to your body. It helps fade discoloration, smooths out texture, and hydrates deeply without a greasy finish.
Why we love it: Brightens dull skin, improves elasticity, and smells luxe.


💧 LINNE Replenish Everywhere Oil

A multitasking body and belly oil made with nutrient-dense ingredients like jojoba, rosehip, and sea buckthorn. Designed for use everywhere—from belly to breasts to thighs—especially when you're growing or healing postpartum.

Why we love it: Soothing, ultra-nourishing, and completely fragrance-free for sensitive noses and skin.

🌿 Le Prunier Plumbody™

This silky, antioxidant-rich body oil is made with the brand’s signature Plum Beauty Oil, known for its nourishing omega fatty acids and Vitamin E. It absorbs beautifully and delivers deep hydration while leaving skin visibly radiant.


Why we love it: It’s simple, luxurious, and rich in natural antioxidants—perfect for dry, sensitive, or hormonal skin during pregnancy and postpartum.

How to Use Vitamin C Body Oil

  • Apply right after your shower while your skin is still slightly damp.

  • Massage into areas prone to stretch marks or uneven tone (belly, hips, thighs, chest).

  • Use daily for best results—especially during pregnancy and postpartum.

Pro tip: Layer with your favorite body cream to lock in even more hydration.

What to Avoid in Body Oils During Pregnancy

  • Undisclosed fragrance – often contains phthalates and hormone disruptors

  • Essential oils in high concentration – even natural doesn’t mean pregnancy-safe

  • Retinol or harsh actives – keep it gentle, but effective

That’s why every body product featured on Sorette has earned our Seal of Approval through rigorous vetting.

No More Guessing, Just Glowing

You shouldn’t have to decode labels or Google ingredients at 11PM to find a good body oil. That’s where we come in.

Shop the body care moms (and derms) trust—because you and your skin deserve better.

👉 Explore all Sorette Approved body care here