I just found on article from the Mayo Clinic that lists the top five habits for healthy skin:

1. Protect yourself from the sun. I think that most people are aware of this by now, but I still mention it as much as possible to really drive the message home.  Always keep the sun in mind when you are outside.  It might be a cloudy day, but you could still be exposing yourself to harmful UV rays.  Please wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher or protective clothing.
2. Don’t smoke. Again, it seems like a no-brainer to me but there are definitely a lot of people out there who don’t think about the damage to their skin as an irreversible negative effect of smoking.  (As if you needed one more reason to quit!)
3. Wash your skin gently. Don’t subject your skin to overly hot water or strong skin products.  Use cotton balls and gentle eye makeup remover and pat your skin dry.  If you are rough with your skin it can cause irritation and dryness.
4. Moisturize regularly. PLEASE do this!!  If there is one things that you should be doing, it is this.  Proper moisturizing is such an important preventative step that you should incorporate into your daily routine at an early age.  Men need to moisturize too!
5. Shave carefully. Try to take a little time and care when you are shaving to avoid causing irritation, ingrown hairs, and redness.  Stay away from dry shaves and dull razors!

Are you doing all of these things??  Make sure that you are taking care of these five healthy skin requirements before spending too much time worrying about what products you should be using…

Visit the Mayo Clinic website to read the entire article Skin care: Top 5 habits for healthy skin to read all of the detailed medical advice for developing healthy skin habits.

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5 Easy Habits for Healthy Skin

Johnson’s the company that brought the world No More Tears 50 years ago has expanded their line to include the same great quality for adults.  With special formulas and a more sophisticated range of fragrance notes, there’s something out there for everyone.

I was lucky to receive a huge (HUGE!) box of Johnson’s Body Care products that my family is slowly working our way through – these are some big containers. The first two we tried are the Melt Away Stress line and the 24 Hour line. I’ll share my opinion of the other lines when I get to them.

I love anything lavender scented, so the Melt Away Stress line with lavender and chamomile is perfect for me. I use both the body wash and the moisturizing lotion. It’s a great way to end the day – a warm shower, then I’m ready for my book and pjs. Both the wash (20.3 fl oz) and the lotion (11 fl oz) are economically priced for about $5.49 each.

Fragrance notes: lavender, moonflower, chamomile, and warm milk

My daughter, Bailey, has very sensitive skin.  She’s been using the 24 Hour line with great results. She says, “I’ve noticed that my skin is smoother and I haven’t been having trouble with bumps after I shave my legs.”  Bay likes the way the 24 Hour line leaves her skin with a nice sheen - that’s probably the mica in the formula.  In addition to the mica, shea butter and vitamin E work together to moisturize your skin for 24 hours with no greasy feel. You can pick up the moisturizing lotion (14 fl oz) and the body wash (20.3 fl oz) for about $5.49 each.

Fragrance notes: rose and sandalwood

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Johnson’s Body Care – Melt Away Stress and 24 Hour Moisturization

Harsh winds and cold spells that come with winter can strip away your skin’s moisture levels leaving your skin feeling tight and dry. Indoors, central heating and the extra layers of clothes you wear can prevent your skin from getting the air it needs to properly breathe. .

Protect your skin by moisturizing daily, using warm, rather than hot water when showering or bathing, and consider using a humidifier to add beneficial moisture back into the air. Good skincare products with moisturizing ingredients and a great scent add fun and variety to your skincare routine. 

Just in time for Winter skincare….more great savings from AVON – Save up to 60% on your favorite scented AVON shower gels (regularly $8-$15) and lotions ($7-$15).

In addition, get free shipping on your order of only $10. 

Be sure to use the code SPREE2008 at checkout.

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Winter Skincare With Savings From AVON