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Eliminate Dry Skin Forever

When you watch the TV you are bombarded with products for dry skin for your feet; your hands; your whole body.

First things first, everyone has and gets dry skin even those beautiful super models we all see in those air brushed magazines. With that said the best and only way to stop dry skin on any part of your body is to moisturize.

Here's my question - Why don't the majority of people do that?

I have never understood this. I'm of Black origin and I have always moisturised my skin without a second thought. Black people have extra dry skin depending on which part of the world they live, I live in the UK and the British climate isn't very helpful. If Black people didn't moisturise the effect of dryness on our skin would and is not a pretty sight to see. Anyway like I said I have always moisturised, it's not a routine we were tort, we just do it. As babies our parents moisturised our skin and as we grew up we continued to do the same ourselves.

In other cultures especially the European culture, it seems doesn't have this routine built in. Yet the adverts push the dry skin issue 24 7, many decide not to do the moisturising thing until the effects of dry skin becomes very serve. I see a lot of images concerning dry, hard skin on the feet importantly on the heels. If you wear sling back shoes regularly, this makes the problem even worst for your heels are exposed to the atmosphere more while pressing against the hardness of the shoe's sole. To combat this you need moisturise.

I hear you say "I know this, you are not telling me anything new". If you know already why do many people wait until the skin becomes hard, very dry, cracked and even in some cases very painful? When the skin gets to this point, that's when people start to look for products to combat the problem. You buy these products; use them and when the problem goes away, you STOP using it. Of course when you do this your skin stays fine for a while, then the problem reoccurs and you buy the product again, this then becomes a continues cycle.

Here's my advice:

Find a moisturiser which you like and is compatible with your skin. There are many around for oily, dry or combination skin. Find one that is for dry or a combination skin all you have to do is only use a small amount on your face if you have oily areas. Buy one to use all over your body, this will save you money in the long run. A good product is Vaseline Care. It does the job and it's not expensive, it absorbs nicely into the skin which is what you need.

Make moisturising yourself become part of your daily routine, like brushing your teeth or putting on your clothes is. If you continue to do this to your whole body everyday, you will be amazed at the results. Your skin will become smoother and softer. All those special products which the media want you to buy will not interest you because you won't need them.

Moisturising everyday is good for your skin in the long term. Trust me, if you look at black people's skin it always seem to glow, plus we look youthful, even the older generation look younger than their age and this is simply down to them moisturising their skin all their lives.

Let's recap: Buy a moisturiser that you like (look at the Vaseline care range).

Every morning after you have a wash, clean your teeth, moisturise your whole body. Pay special attention to your feet, knees, elbows and hands.

That's it - It's that simple, 2 steps and you will be dry skin free.

Here are 2 tips I do:

When doing the washing up, wear rubber gloves to protect your hands. If like me you just wash up with your bear hands, moisturise your hands after you have finished. I actually keep some cream in the kitchen just for this purpose.

Pamper yourself tip. Do it about once every 2 weeks. When it's time for bed, get a pair of socks and a pair of cotton gloves. I don't have gloves so I use another pair of socks.

Here's what you do: Get a generous amount of cream the best for this is the pure Vaseline (which is sold in jars) however using your regular cream will work just as well. With the generous amount of moisturiser in your hands cover your feet with it, don't rub it in just coat your feet. Then put on your socks. Do the same with your hands, and then put on your gloves or socks. It can get a bit fiddly but it won't last for long, once you get the hand of it. Then go to bed.

In the morning your feet and hands will be silky, silky smooth. What happens is the cream is absorbed slowly through the night into your skin. Still continue to moisturise as normal it's just that your skin will be more super softer. You won't get a salon treatment that can top these results. Try it and see.

To never have dry skin again - moisturise everyday, moisturise for life.

Happy Moisturising.

About the Author

J. Walker is a designer, publisher and researcher. If this article interests you, visit her website here: www.best2keepitsimple.com - helping newbies get more out of their small business websites.

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