Get Smooth Skin Article

Jun 10

Get Smooth Skin

Besides dry skin being an itchy annoyance, it also doesn’t look very flattering when you’re baring your skin to the public in shorts, a summer dress, or a bathing suit. To top it off, it’s also not healthy. By having hydrated skin you are providing a better barrier to the outside environment. These are some tips on how to revitalize dry skin.

The first step in the process of hydration takes place in your shower. It is important to select the correct soap. Just cleansing with regular soap may strip even more moisture from the skin. The newest generation of body wash prevents this from happening with its new formula. This “cream oil” body wash mixes glycerin, oils, and petrolatum to both cleanse and soften your skin.

The second step is to exfoliate to strip away dead skin cells that are lingering on the top layer of skin. This allows fresh cells to move to the surface, instantly giving your skin a brighter glow and less flaking. To do this you can use a body scrub that can be found in your local drugstore as well as a rough sponge or loofah. By exfoliating, you’re allowing your moisturizer to then do its job.

The last stop is to moisturize. Whatever moisturizer you choose, it is important to apply it when your body is still damp, which will seal the water into your skin. But choosing the right moisturizer is also important. Go for a lotion instead of a cream. The lotion is lighter and contains more water than oil, unlike creams. To make sure you’re getting the proper lotion, look for water as the first ingredient.

Now all you have to do is follow those easy three steps which can be fit into an everyday routine and you’ll be on your way to smoother, healthier skin!