Water:
Drink plenty of water and soak in water, too. Avoid long,
hot showers (use warm water) or strong-scented and drying soaps. Use bar soaps
that are considered beauty bars that contain Lanolin, cocoa butter or coconut
oil. When soaking in the tub, add a cup or two of Aveeno (or grind your own
oatmeal to use) or add some powdered milk. Afterward, apply baby oil to your
skin to lock in moisture. And speaking of water, run a humidifier to add
moisture to the air and your skin, too.
Baby wipes:
Look for wipes that contain Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. They
can be a quick way to clean your face before you head out or when you first get
back home. Use the wipes to remove makeup, too.
Olive oil:
Add essential oil for scent if desired. Apply to skin. A
little goes a long way, so don’t apply a lot. Other oils that work well are
Jojoba, avocado, coconut, primrose, vitamin E, almond and emu.
Exfoliate:
Scrub your skin to slough off dead skin. Apply a facial mask
to cleanse, tone and soften your skin. Soak your feet in a footbath with Epsom
salts or a cup of apple cider vinegar, and use a pedicure paddle and then
moisturize. Exfoliate hands with a salt scrub or use a home paraffin spa to
soften them. Then add moisturizer.
Salt Scrub:
1/2 cup table salt
1/2 cup sea salt
1/4 cup coffee grounds
1 cup of almond, olive or baby oil
several drops of essential oil for scent
Mix ingredients together, and adjust to the grit texture you
prefer. Apply with your hands. Scrub gently and rinse.
Have fun trying out these tips.
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