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Hydrating Products That Protect Against Dry Lips and Hands

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Cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin, especially those areas that are constantly exposed to the elements such as hands, face, and lips. While a good moisturizing routine can help combat against variable weather conditions, other dryness-inducing culprits may be irritating your skin, despite your best moisturizing efforts.  Understanding what causes dry, chapped lips and hands and adding the right products to your moisturizing routine can help alleviate dryness and irritation and help reveal soft, beautiful skin. Dehydration Dehydration can have serious ramifications for your overall health, not just your lips and skin. Not drinking enough water can result in dry, irritated skin. Fortunately, drinking plenty of water throughout the day is an easy way to not only maintain your overall health but also protect against dry skin and lips. While water intake is unique to each individual, that adage of eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day is a good goa...

4 Recharging Rituals for Self-Care Sundays

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Getting to the end of Sunday can sometimes be a bit nerve-wracking. With Monday only hours away, are your mind and body rested and prepared for the week ahead? Set aside some time for a few self-care rituals on Sunday to recharge and rejuvenate yourself. Get inspired and get motivated to spend your day off caring for your mental and physical well-being. Bubble Bath Taking a bubble bath with a nutrient-filled formula can soothe your skin, body, and mind. Experience a well-deserved escape while soaking in a bubble bath formula with natural oils to rejuvenate dry or tired skin. If you have trouble falling asleep at night, a warm bath about 30 minutes before bed can lower your internal body temperature and prep your mind for sleep. Lavender is a self-care staple because of its calming and relaxing properties. It’s often used for insomnia, anxiety, and stress relief. Lavender also has anti-inflammatory properties that are fantastic for acne breakouts, sore joi...

Why Your Hands Need Skin Care Too

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The skin care industry tends to focus on the face, with issues like acne, dryness, signs of aging, and more. But the rest of your skin needs care too. Your hands can be a sensitive area, prone to infection, heavily used throughout the day, and often drier. Here are a variety of common issues and easy ways to treat them throughout the day. Dryness Because your hands can be more sensitive than other areas, regularly hydrating your hands with glycerin is essential to prevent cracking or peeling. If you struggle with eczema or psoriasis, an unscented vitamin E lotion is your best bet for soothing easily irritated skin. Glycerin lotion is the best for dry hands because it locks in the moisture that it deposits. Filled with humectants, glycerin attracts water from the air and retains it in the skin. Maintaining the water balance encourages healthier and stronger skin. Keep a pot of lotion at your desk at work or throw one in your bag to keep your hands moisturized throug...

Thoughtful Birthday Gifts for Mom for a Spa Experience at Home

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Your mom deserves the very best for her birthday. When your mom is your best friend, mentor, and supporter, giving her the appreciation she deserves shows her how much you care. These gifts help create a spa-like experience at home that your mom can enjoy all year long. Choose one, two, or even three and give your mom the gift of relaxation for her birthday this year. Spa Gift Set Choose a spa gift set for your mom with a scent that reminds you of her. Whether that’s French Vanilla because of her unrivaled baking abilities or Mango Beach as it’s reminiscent of your favorite vacation together, this gift shows your thoughtfulness and care for her. Make sure that the set includes hand lotion, body lotion, shower gel, and bath accessories. Your mom will relish being cared for from head to toe with luxurious hydration. Essential Oil Diffuser Give your mom the gift of wellness with an essential oil diffuser. Benefits of sleeping with an oil diffuser inclu...

Nourish Post-Summer Skin with These Home Spa Rituals

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As you pull out your favorite sweaters and store your sundresses, summer is quickly transitioning into fall. Your skin might still be recovering from the effects of increased sun exposure and the heat. Just like you transition your closet toward a different season, it’s important to take a good look at your skin care routine and recognize how your needs change. Here are a handful of home spa rituals to introduce to your autumn care routine to nourish and hydrate your skin at every level. Thicker Lotion While summer weather calls for lightweight lotions and hydrating serums, drier and colder fall conditions require more moisture for your skin from head to toe. Creamy glycerin lotion made with sweet almond oil and cucumber extract deliver the potent moisture your skin craves to heal from the summer sun and dryness of fall. While your face might need a lighter lotion or oil, your hands, feet, and elbows need a high-performance cream with a thicker formula.  Ap...

Daily Skincare Products Safe for Sensitive Skin Types

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Caring for sensitive skin can be difficult when searching for products that actually work. While most skincare is focused on the face, the rest of the body needs and deserves the same attention when it comes to formulas, best production practices, and routines. Common sensitivities include eczema, psoriasis, combination skin, and more. Avoid flare-ups and nourish your skin with skincare products designed without toxins for fragrances. Here are a few products to include in your skincare routine to target common skin issues, from chronic dryness to body acne. Hydrating Lip Balm Natural lip balm ingredients like organic cocoa butter, coconut oil, essential oils, and beeswax provide lasting hydration that nourishes lips. Vitamins A, D3, and E are sensitive skincare favorites when caring for sensitive skin, including the lips. If you deal with eczema on the lips or the surrounding area, a natural-based lip balm should be your go-to favorite during dryer months. Unscen...

Healthy Skin Habits to Start in Your 20’s

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Taking care of your skin can sometimes feel like you’re tending to a very temperamental pet. Keeping it hydrated, treating blemishes, maintaining a cleansing routine, and figuring out the source of whatever new issue you’re dealing with can be stressful and a hassle. As your skin transitions out of adolescence and into adulthood, practicing good habits is essential to happy and healthy skin (and self).   While there are countless products and routines that work differently for everyone, there are a few basic habits that you to establish in your twenties to nourish your skin and prevent signs of aging. Hydrate from Head to Toe Moisturizing your face is important, but hydrating your skin from head to toe is imperative to long-term skin health. Use a body cream with a non-greasy formula to relieve dryness, prevent signs of aging, and nourish skin at a deeper level. Apply lotion to extra dry areas like hands, knees, and elbows daily. For extra hydration, imm...