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Facial skincare is a high priority to most women but
you have skin all over your body and it deserves
just as much attention. The skin is thicker in some
areas, such as on your back and feet and thinner on
others such as the knees and elbows and therefore
these areas require different care.
Across Europe the concept of body care is well
established and women continue to care for their
skin all year round, selecting specific products for
different usage occasions and body areas. In the UK
on the other hand, body care is seasonal and peaks
between May and September when women rush to get
their skin in shape for the summer sun. The fact is,
if you adopt a year round approach to body care,
when the temperature rises you could be the first to
reveal your beautifully soft, healthy looking skin.
The Regime |
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The secret to baby soft skin is a regime which includes
regular exfoliation and moisturisation. As well as
helping to remove dead skin cells, exfoliation will
increase the blood flow making it easier for the lymph
glands to excrete any toxins. You can either use a body
scrub and smooth over the skin in small circular
movements working towards the heart or use an
exfoliating sponge and use alongside your favourite
shower gel. NIVEA body Exfoliating Scrub purifies and
tones the skin removing dead skin cells and leaving it
softer.
The skin on your body is constantly wrapped up in
clothes and is susceptible to dryness and irritation. As
your body moves, fabrics rub against your skin, soaking
up the protective layer of sebum and eroding away the
top layer epidermal skin cells. Moisturising is the most
essential way to avoid dry, flaky skin. Regular
moisturising will nourish and protect your skin, keeping
it smooth and healthy looking. Interestingly, the skins
responds to moisturising, so the more regularly you
moisturise, the better your skin will look and feel.
Moisturising after a bath or shower is a particularly
good time for body care as the moisture is sealed into
the skin.
All body care routines should include at least an
effective basic body moisturiser which is applied daily,
all over the body. This can help break down toxins in
the skin and ensure a smooth even skin tone. Products
should be selected to match your skin type so if you
have Dry Skin opt for a moisturiser that offers
intensive, rich care and if skin is sensitive go for a
product which has soothing properties and offers
delicate care. There are also products available that
supply your skin with more than just moisture. For
example; NIVEA body Sunkissed skin not only improves the
skin’s firmness but also gradually builds a natural tan
over 4 weeks! Within the modern body
care market many true innovations and scientifically
proven products are available offering to enhance the
skins natural appearance. Night Creams that take
advantage of the skins natural night time renewal
process and multi-active propositions are good examples
of these advanced, high performing body products.
But do not forget to care for your hands. 60% of women
have dry, chapped hands and this is because the hands
are continually exposed to the environment and are often
the most active part of the body. Regular hand care use
can minimise skin roughness and delay the early signs of
ageing to leave you with silky soft hands. Although hand
care is relatively new to the UK there are many products
available that suit all different usage occasions and
needs; protecting, replenishing, age defying, day and
night care propositions are just a few.
For those of you that still find skin care just too
complicated but still want to care for your skin, All
Purpose moisturisers can be applied to the face, hands
and body – perfectly simple.
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