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Simple Ways to Be Kinder and Gentler to Your Skin This Spring
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Now that Winter is behind us, it's time to say goodbye to dry, flaky skin. Between the harsh weather conditions and constant indoor heating these past several months, it's safe to say your skin took a beating. Be proactive and put the focus back on a glowing, radiant exterior this Spring by tackling the areas of your body that took the hardest hit: your scalp, body, lips, and cuticles. Keep reading for four easy and gentle remedies that will bring the moisture back and completely transform your epidermis.
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Scalp
Get softer, shinier hair by targeting your treatment to where it matters the most: your scalp. A natural scalp exfoliator will not only help to soothe itchy skin and treat dandruff caused by the dry, cold weather, it will help to nourish your hair cuticles and rinse away months of buildup from styling products.
What you need:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
In a small bowl, combine the coconut oil with the lemon juice. Next, apply the treatment to your scalp using a cotton ball and gently massage in circular motions. Leave the treatment in for 15 minutes before following up with your usual shampoo and conditioner.
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Body
Soothe your irritated skin by working a gentle body wash and moisturizer into your daily routine.
What you need:
With soothing oatmeal, this creamy body wash is formulated to soothe and moisturize in the shower. The lotion, with triple oat complex, leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth for 24 hours. Both are clinically proven to be as gentle to sensitive skin as fragrance-free, so you can indulge in the nourishing coconut fragrance and transform winter skin into beautifully healthy-looking skin just in time for spring.
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Lips
Treat your chapped, cracked lips with a natural lip exfoliator. Gently slough off dead skin to reveal a smooth, soft pout perfect for showing off a fresh lip color.
What you need:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vitamin E capsule
In a bowl, warm up the honey and coconut oil. Then, add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract before squeezing in vitamin E from the capsule. Apply to your lips and gently scrub before rinsing off.
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Cuticles
With your hands constantly in motion, your cuticles are bound to take a beating, especially in colder months. After treating your skin with the nourishing body wash and lotion, hone in on your nails with a gentle cuticle oil. The treatment will help to repair the damaged skin around your nails while softening and adding much-needed moisture.
What you need:
- 1 tablespoon vitamin E skin oil
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
- 10 drops essential oil
In a small bowl, combine the vitamin E oil, grapeseed oil, and drops of essential oil. Pour the oil mixture into a glass bottle with a dropper. Then, using the dropper, apply one to two drops on each nail and massage the treatment into the surrounding skin.
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