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