While it's easier to hide any alligator skin under a cozy sweater, there are some top tricks to keeping your skin hydrated and touchably soft.
1. Skip the super hot showers and baths.
I know, I know...when you jump out of bed on a freezing cold morning, one of the greatest comforts can be a nice, hot shower. Unfortunately, very hot water can dry out your skin and hair in a jiffy. Go for a lukewarm shower or at least minimize the time you spend taking a hot shower. Can't bear to cool things off? Keep reading...
2. Use a moisturizing body wash.
Bar soaps tend to dry out skin more than liquid formulas, so treat yourself to a rich, moisturizing body wash. Better yet, go for a decadent sugar-based body scrub to exfoliate dry skin and give your skin a dose of rich moisture. Try LaLalicious Sugar Souffle Body Scrub ($34). It keeps skin soft and it smells totally delish. For a more budget-friendly option, try Soap & Glory Spa Sugar Crush Body Scrub ($16.99, Target).3. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!
The best time to battle dry skin is the minute you step out of the shower. While your skin is still damp, use an ultra-rich body butter (I love this one from H20 Plus).
Another trick you can try is to throw your bathrobe in the dryer before you get into the shower. As soon as you're done showering, slather on your body butter or body oil (plain old baby oil works great) and then throw on your hot robe. The heat from the robe will not only help warm you up, but it will also help the body cream to penetrate your skin more effectively.
4. Make your own luxurious skin treatment
One of my favorite winter skin treats is to make my own heated lotion. Just put a little lotion or body cream in a microwave-safe bowl, zap it for about 10 seconds and voila! You've got your own decadent spa treatment at home (just be careful that you don't overheat your lotion and burn yourself!).
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