Everything You Need To Know About The Body Cream

What is The Body Cream?

The Body Cream is a prescription dark spot treatment for your body, designed to treat hyperpigmentation and signs of aging on the hands, arms, legs, feet, and back. Formulated by dermatologists with hydroquinone and tretinoin, it fades dark spots and support more even-looking skin across a range of skin tones and types.

At Musely, we believe in the treatments we provide and the transformations they can help patients achieve. That’s why The Body Cream includes a 60-Day Result Guarantee, giving you added confidence as you begin your treatment. Make sure to complete the eNurse check-up program and use your treatment consistently for 60 days to be eligible.

Expectations

1. Results can take up to 6-8 weeks. For those with stubborn hyperpigmentation, your dermatologist might suggest a few cycles of HQ (Hydroquinone) on and off to upkeep your results long-term.

2. HQ Safety Notice: Check with your dermatologist for when you should take breaks from using Hydroquinone.

3. There can be a temporary darkening effect prior to the pigment improving, especially if there is irritation or dryness.

4. Side effects include peeling, redness, dryness and irritation. For information about how to manage side effects, please use eNurse Check-Ups in the Musely app.

Do’s

Use SPF 30+ daily. We recommend The Day Cream.

Start slowly! Apply every other day until your skin adjusts. If you are not experiencing excess irritation, you can increase usage to daily and then twice daily.

Shake the bottle before each use.

Don'ts

Don’t wax while using this treatment.

Don’t apply during daylight hours.

It is not recommended to do cosmetic procedures on the treatment area (laser, peel, microneedling) while using this treatment.

Do not apply more than instructed.

Do not apply to damaged or broken skin, including sunburn or open wounds.

Stop using if you notice extreme itching, stinging or pain. Consult with your dermatologist.

Stop use if pregnant or nursing.

How to Use

Cleanse

1. Thoroughly wash the treatment area with a gentle, fragrance-free body wash or soap and gently pat dry. Allow skin to dry for 2-4 minutes.

Apply The Body Cream

2. Use upward-lifting motions to gently massage 1 full pump of The Body Cream to the treatment area at night only, or as directed by your doctor.

Tip: The Body Cream can be mixed with a moisturizer to help with spreadability and to decrease irritation during the first 2-4 weeks of treatment.

Allow the area to dry before covering with clothes.

Tip: Avoid sweating after application as it will remove the medication.

Moisturize

3. Wash hands to remove any remaining medication.

4. Apply a thick moisturizer to the treatment area 5 minutes after application of The Body Cream. We recommend CeraVe Moisturizing Cream or Aquaphor Healing Ointment.

5. The next morning, cleanse the skin and pat dry. Apply SPF 30+ while using The Body Cream, as any sun exposure can result in damaged skin and/or recurrence of dark spots and hyperpigmentation.

For more Frequently Asked Questions with answers from our team of Board-Certified dermatologists: please visit our DOCTOR FAQ page.