The Bath Body Terminal: Bath Body Junky: Skin Moisturizing Tips The Bath Body Terminal

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Sunday, March 11, 2007

The foundation of any beautiful look is healthy skin. Wind, sun, chemicals, and pollution can all damage your skin cells, but if you practice these easy-to-follow steps, your skin will look young and fresh. Bath Body Junky(www.bathbodyjunky.com) believes that the key is regular skincare: cleansing, exfoliating, toning, and moisturizing daily!

After any shower or bath, you need to apply moisturizers to lock the moisture into your skin. Moisturizers rich in Vitamins A and E will keep your skin looking healthy and young.

If you have combination skin (parts are oily; others are dry), alternate between oil-based and water-based moisturizers in order to balance the consistency of your skin.

What Kind of Moisturizer Should I Use?

For Oily Skin: You need an oil-free, water-based moisturizer.

For Dry Skin: Choose a thicker, oil-based moisturizer.

Always choose a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer for use on sensitive skin.

The key is balance. Remember: too much moisturizer CAN be a bad thing! Applying moisturizer too often can clog your pores.

Focus on all parts of your body. All of your skin needs attention, so remember to moisturizing other parts of your body, such as dry elbows, knees, feet, stomach, legs, breasts, etc.

Preemptive actions can slow the signs of aging, so it’s never too soon to begin a routine of regular moisturizing. It’s also never too LATE to start moisturizing, and mature skin can also benefit from a moisturizing routine.

To protect yourself from harmful UV rays, select a moisturizer that contains a low level of sunscreen. Sunscreen moisturizer slows the aging process and will keep your skin soft and smooth while protecting you from the negative effects of the sun.

Cold, winter winds can be tough on your skin, so always bundle up with warm clothing. Hats, scarves, and gloves will prevent your skin from unsightly chapping.

If you are overwhelmed by the thousands of moisturizers available in the market, or are unsure of your exact skin type, a dermatologist can diagnose your unique skin type/skincare needs.

by: The Bath Body Terminal