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