Ladies (and gents), here are a few tips that I've found work wonders on keeping even the driest of skin moist and soft!
- Don't Dry Off - After you take your bath or shower, don't try off. Instead, while your body is still wet, apply your favorite moisturizing lotion. You'll find that your skin will be softer and you'll even use less lotion.
- Pat Your Hands - Instead of wiping your hands dry after washing them, pat them gently with a hand towel. This will allow for some of the moisture to remain on your hands, making them feel softer.
- Mix It Up - Some body creams and lotions are actually made up of mostly water, so they evaporate quickly once applied to the skin. Mix your favorite cream or lotion with oil for longer lasting effects. Any oil will work just about. I prefer EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) because of its purity and I like the scent! :) Vitamin E oil is another great one to use.
- Exfoliate - One of the best secrets I've found when it comes to creating soft and beautiful skin is that of the sugar or salt scrub! A handful, when used in a hot shower, will remove that layer of dead, dry skin and leave your entire body feeling baby smooth. Be careful though, it does make the shower floor very slippery. Most times, you won't even need to use lotion or oil afterward, especially if you air-dry.
- Stay Hydrated - Last, but definitely not least! Drink between 4-6, 8 oz. glasses of water a day! Your body is made up of 70% water. The more active you are, the more water your body loses. Dehydration affects every single part of your physiology and even your psychology. Did you know that a bad mood may be caused by dehydration? Yes, so if being dehydrated affects your mood, you KNOW it can affect your skin! Don't like water? Add flavor to it with fruit or even zero-calorie Crystal Light.
Softly,
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