How can it already be August? This year and Summer have flown by, but luckily, we live in Houston where the warm months extend well past what the calendar tells us. With our warm, ok, ridiculously hot, weather, the fashion goes accordingly…short or no sleeves, rising hemlines and low necklines (check out some of Roz’s favorite summer looks here). With all this skin showing, are you showing your skin the care it deserves?
Your skin is the largest organ your body has so it needs just as much time and dedication as you spend on your face. All parts of the body can benefit from the goodies you find in your normal facial skincare products and some are made specifically for different areas of the body. Here are a few of my favorites that I know your body would love for you to try!
First, We Must Exfoliate
I know we are all experts in exfoliating our face to slough off the dead skin cells to reveal fresh, glowing skin (right?!). Our arms, legs, and torso deserve that treatment, maybe even more so. Our skin takes a beating when we wash dishes or swim or tend to our garden – whatever it may be we are never as gentle with our body as we are our face. Start with a great scrub to get rid of dry patches and smooth out any texture.
Hydration, Hydration, Hydration
Now that you have smooth skin, it needs to be replenished with moisture. While I do prefer a deep hydration for my face, I like a lightweight moisturizer that is fast absorbing for my body. Something where I can put on my clothes quickly after application and not be a greasy mess. Also look for key ingredients like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide to replenish and nourish the skin.
Extra Credit
There are products made for different areas of the body, your arms, legs, even you bum. If you feel you have a problem area that needs some extra attention, these are some gems that you must try!
We still have a couple of months left where showing more skin is almost a necessity. Take a minute to show the rest of your body some love and I know you will happy with the results!
