Have you ever seen those women with skin looking smooth like butter ? Well , my dears , you too can achieve the same result . Let ’ s talk about some of the ways we can get our skin to look better than butter and feel like silk .
Dry Brushing Before taking a shower , use a dry , soft brush to gently rub your skin all over and remove dry skin and any flaking that may be occurring . Doing this will increase blood flow to certain areas of the body . You can find a good brush online or in your local pharmacy . If you don ' t have a dry brush , use a dry rag , loofah sponge , or an exfoliating cloth . Dry brushing is the most affordable method of achieving smoother skin .
Exfoliating Cream / Lotion
Use an exfoliating cream containing glycolic acid at least twice per week after bathing , and you will start revealing even smoother skin . Ask your esthetician or dermatologist to recommend a product because not all products are equal . What may work for one woman may not for you , and some may be too harsh for your skin . Using a product that is too harsh may lead to burns and may cause hyperpigmentation ., I am unaware of anyone who loves to hear the word ‘ hyperpigmentation ’ so be careful . You may increase the use of the cream as your skin becomes more tolerant of the product ( s ). If your skin can tolerate it , you may use the exfoliating cream at night after dry brushing .
Body Peels
If you cannot be bothered to adjust your nightly routine ( if you have one that is ) to include a night or two for exfoliating , then see an aesthetician once every six weeks and get a professional body exfoliating treatment . Your aesthetician will use the right product ( s ) for your skin to achieve overall glow and smoothness . It is good to remember the saying ‘ Rome was not built in a day .’ Be patient , and the results will come . Trust the process .
Body Scrub
Find a scrub that contains fine exfoliants like fine grain sugar scrubs and use it after cleansing by gently rubbing your skin with the product . It is best to use a scrub that contains hydrating and nourishing ingredients like green tea , kukui nut oils , horsetail , and jojoba oils . As you scrub away the build-up of dirt and dead cells , your skin will get the added benefits of the inclusive ingredients . Rinse the scrub , pat your skin dry and use a hydrating cream to seal in the moisture .
Hair removal
Removing body hair will make your skin look and feel smoother . Get your body waxed or shaved , and you will immediately feel lighter and also smoother . Hair does not weigh much but removing it somehow allows for a light feel .
Once you are done exfoliating or smoothing , remember to wear sunblock on your face and areas of the body exposed to the sun . Yes ! Your face , hands , arms , fingers , legs , top of feet , toes , EVERYWHERE . After all , prevention is better than cure and one ’ s body is one to be treasured and cared for .
Written by : Naddene Mignott Naked and Nude Beauty and Skincare Line
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