THE NEW YEAR DELIVERS A SLEW OF CHALLENGES to our well-being & skin: freezing temperatures, dreary days, harsh weather, etc. One of the most irritating is super-dry skin. This time of year, your skin needs moisture, pronto!
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Two kinds of ingredients can help you get it: humectants and occlusives. Humectants such as lactic acid or urea (both occur naturally in the body) draw moisture to the skin, attracting water from the atmosphere to the outer dermal layer where it's needed. Natural occlusives--think: shea butter, or almond, jojoba, and avocado oils--prevent dryness by "sealing in" the skin's natural oils and moisture. As a bonus, many occlusive ingredients infuse the skin with nutrients and essential fatty acids.
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Also, though the skin on your legs is relatively thick, a few layers of dead dermal cells often overly healthy ones--which means skin quickly starts to feel dry and scaly. Products that can help shed dead cells, while bringing softness and rejuvenation can help your dried-out skin heal faster.
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The most important part, often your hard working feet tend to be neglected come winter when they're sealed away in socks and boots. But anyone who's ever experienced the pain of cracked heels knows the value of prevention. Every time you shower make sure to exfoliate your heels, and then apply a soothing moisturizer to help protect your body.
Your eyes, scalp, lips, neck and body all need to be included when applying moisturizer too! Don’t forget to infuse your air with moisture, limit the long hot showers which can dehydrate your skin, make sure your diet include healthy foods, of course drink more water, get more sleep, and regularly exfoliate your skin to help get your circulation going and remove dead skin.
And for a truly wonderful DIY treat - use body pHusion’s TM whipped unrefined shea butter products & our Spa 2 Go Pedicure & Manicure Gift Sets that will heal your entire body. There is nothing more attractive & alluring than smooth, glowing skin – from your head to your toes!
Make your new year sparkle & celebrate with silky-soft skin & a fabulous new you!
Celebrate the New Year 2008!
Enthusiast 
