| Now that daylight savings time is here, | | | | skin type. As spring approaches, you |
| we can all breathe a sigh of relief that | | | | perspire more and heavy moisturizers |
| spring is on its way. As we say farewell | | | | tend to clog your pores. |
| to our coats and boots and welcome | | | | - Moisturize your entire body. A good |
| t-shirts and sandals, we should also | | | | trick is to liberally apply white |
| take time to examine our skin. Winter | | | | petroleum jelly on your hands and feet, |
| takes a toll on your skin and spring is | | | | put on gloves and socks and go to bed. |
| a great time to do damage control - | | | | When you wake up, you're skin will be |
| especially since people will see more of | | | | noticeably softer. |
| your skin in those warm weather clothes! | | | | - Avoid tanning salons that strip your |
| According to Dr. Rene Martin Earles, a | | | | skin of essential moisture and damage it |
| dermatologist in Chicago, "Winter | | | | with harmful rays. |
| weather decreases the circulation and | | | | - Be cautious when first gardening |
| perspiration of the skin. The skin's | | | | outdoors. The sun is stronger and your |
| naturally shedding outer layer does not | | | | skin is still sensitive from winter |
| turn over in cold weather as fast as in | | | | damage, making it even more susceptible |
| warm weather. This results in a decrease | | | | to sunburn. Apply a sunscreen to protect |
| of suppleness in the skin; it is drier | | | | your skin whenever you go outside. |
| and it feels more rough." | | | | - Wear gloves when doing outdoor work to |
| Fortunately, there are several easy ways | | | | protect the delicate skin on your hands. |
| to get rid of the telltale signs of | | | | - Drink six to eight glasses of water |
| winter on your skin before spring is in | | | | every day to hydrate your skin from the |
| full swing...here's some good advice: | | | | inside out. |
| - Exfoliate to remove dry skin cells | | | | - Try soaking your hands and feet for |
| that clog your pores. A simple mask made | | | | about fifteen minutes in a solution made |
| from cooled instant oatmeal can be | | | | from two parts milk to one part honey - |
| applied for ten minutes to slough the | | | | it really works! |
| surface of your complexion without | | | | With a little extra attention applying |
| stripping it. | | | | the advice above, you will have smooth, |
| - Use a light moisturizer on your face | | | | attractive skin and be ready to face |
| that is suitable for your particular | | | | spring. |