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4 Moisturizers that Won’t Break Your Purse But Will Break The Cycle of Dry, Itchy Skin

Stop scratching your skin and start moisturizing it. The winter months can be particularly bad for those of us with dry skin and even for people whose skin is always hydrated, smooth and silky. But, there are always moisturizers. Have you been applying yours lately? If not, here are some fresh, new products to get your skin feeling sleek all over again. Your skin will thank you.

Go Au-Natural
HONEY GIRL ORGANICS BODY CRéME

The winter weather may lack bees but add some honey to your skin with Honey Girl Organics Body Crème. Made with completely natural ingredients like honey, beeswax, and olive oil, it leaves you feeling soft, supple, silky—not to mention that healthy glow that will have all your friends jealous and asking how you got it! You may have been robbed of the moisture your body craves this winter, but strike a blow against the evil forces of dry, flaky skin with this all natural moisturizer. It’s great for an after-shower body crème as it’ll lock in that moisture and make your freshly shaven legs feel like satin. You can buy the crème for $18 at www.hgh-skincare.com.

THE SUN’S RAYS NEVER LET UP & neither Should Your Moisturizer

Even though it’s winter, those UV rays still pound down and cause your skin to age—and you don’t want that. But, there’s a new moisturize-slash-sunscreen to keep those ray’s from damaging your skin. Anthelios SX offers the best of both worlds—it keeps your skin hydrated for 24 hours and contains Mexoryl SX, which protects against short UVA rays. It also protects against UVB rays and UVA rays, offering superior protection. You can buy it for $29 at www.anthelios.com

Shh, You Didn’t Hear It Here First, BUT DON’T MISS OUT ON THE LATEST TREND

Allure magazine reported last month that the American Academy of Dermatology will recognize CoffeeBerry extract as a powerful anti-oxidant that does wonders for the skin. The first product to hit the market, or, more correctly, the shelves of dermatologist’s offices, is Revale Skin. CoffeeBerry extract is thought to be three times as strong as green tea, the leader of the exploding skin care market. Allure says that the anti-oxidant improved “The texture and tone of the skin treated with CoffeeBerry extract 64 percent in overall skin smoothness and 79 percent in skin hydration.” The product will be sold in dermatologists and plastic surgeons’ offices for $40 to $100.

Cellu-shape Body Moisturizing System

n The Time Wise Cellu-Shape systems consists of a day and night product. The day is a supercharged formula that stimulates cellular activity, significantly increasing the skin’s hydration level and begins the firming and toning process. The Time Wise-Cellu-Shape Nighttime Body Gel completes the firming and toning process, strengthening the skin’s support system in problem areas so that visible signs of cellulite are minimized. Seven out of 10 women had less visible cellulite and lost up to a half inch on each thigh. You can buy the products from Lorraine Kinslow, a local independent beauty consultant, for $25-$30 at www.marykay.com/lkinslow

FIVE TIPS TO Beat Dry Skin

n The colder winter months provides less humidity than the rest of the year. Combine this with forced hot air heat that many people have and the humidity loss goes even further. The result is dry skin, which can range from a little flaking to skin that is cracked. Here are five tips to counteract this winter dilemma.

1. Drink Water: It will hydrate your skin and your body.

2. Add moisture to your home: Humidifiers can circulate moisture,  giving your skin a needed drink.

3. Limit Hot Water Showers & baths: Cooler showers & baths are better.

4. Use moisturizers daily:It is best to use them on damp skin.

5. Lips need care: It is best to exfoliate (take off dryness) prior to adding moisture to the lips.