Extremely cold or hot weather can take a toll on skin. Both kinds of weather dry out skin and leave it looking scaly. Skin needs to look good when wearing shorts and sandals. Exfoliating and moisturizing are two ways to make skin look healthy. Exfoliation is the removal of the oldest dead skin cells on the skin's surface. Exfoliation can be done mechanically or chemically. There are dozens of lotions, potions, oils, and exfoliation methods on the market that claim to soften, moisturize, and improve skin's appearance. Here are some really good ones:
Mama Mio sells O-Mega Super Rich Body Cream and Mama Mio’s OMega Body Oil. Both products are extremely skin friendly. O-Mega Super Rich Body Cream is a rich cream that goes on smoothly. It's a blend of Avocado, Borage Seed, Sweet Almond, Evening Primrose, and Rosehip Seed Oils blended with Shea Butter and Aloe Vera. It's infused with Gravida essential oil fragrance. Mama Mio’s OMega Body Oil is a product that moisturizes without feeling greasy. The oil mixture includes Argan, Safflower, Sweet Almond, and Jojoba oils. Both Mama Mio products are rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9.
Ped Egg products help rid feed of dead skin. It gently scrapes away old skin without being too abrasive. It's safe and painless. The Ped Egg collects the filings inside of a container to reduce clean up time. The Ped Egg is ergonomically designed. It's compact and fits comfortably in the user's palm because of its "egg" shape. The size and shape make storage after use convenient. Replacement blades can be purchased for the Ped Egg.
Heel Tastic is an "As Seen on TV" product that really works wonders on dry heels. It moisturizes and conditions heels to keep them from looking dried out and cracked. It comes in a stick similar to a deodorant stick and is easy to apply. It absorbs quickly and leaves heels looking smooth. Two of the active ingredients listed are Karanja and Neem Oils. Heel Tastic is simple to use and requires no preparation except clean, dry, injury free feet. Allow a few minutes between application of Heel Tastic and putting on socks or shoes.
The Mayo Clinic offers 5 tips for healthy skin. They recommend:
- Protecting skin from the sun
- Not smoking
- Treating skin gently
- Eating a healthy diet
- Managing stress
Protecting skin from the sun includes using sunscreen, staying in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and wearing protective clothing. Smoking makes skin look older and contributes to wrinkles. Gentle skin treatment means limiting bath time, avoiding strong soaps, shaving and drying carefully. Eating a diet rich in vitamin C, low in unhealthy fats, and low in processed and refined carbohydrates promote younger looking skin. Managing stress can reduce acne breakouts and other skin problems.
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