Skin Basics

• Sunscreen isn't just for your face. Your neck and hands are almost always exposed and will show signs of aging way earlier than most of us would like - remember to protect them too.
• Warm water is best when bathing or showering - using very hot water can dry out your skin.
• After bathing, pat yourself dry with your towel, and apply moisturizer while your skin is still very slightly damp.
• White cotton gloves and socks paired with some heavy moisturizer or petroleum jelly will work wonders for your hands and feet. Just slather on the lotion at bedtime, cover up with the gloves or socks and hit the sheets.
• Self tanners are the ONLY safe way to get that sun kissed look. Just keep in mind that having a "tan" alone will not protect your skin from sun damage - applying sunscreen is still a must to prevent damage.
• For even color when using a self tanning product, remember to exfoliate before application - this helps to prevent the dead skin cells in dry areas (like knees, elbows and heels) from absorbing too much color, leaving you patchy.
• Chapped lips and hands are a big winter problem for many of us - when the temperatures drop you may need to moisturize more frequently. Using lip balm with sunscreen and keeping hands moisturized and protected from the cold with gloves can help prevent painful cracking. To keep static plagued hair under control, try a leave in conditioner. And, even in the middle of winter, sunscreen is a must!