FITNESS AT HOME
§ Limit yourself to one 5 to 10-minute bath or shower
daily. If you bath more than that, you may shred away much of the skin's oily
layer and cause it to lose moisture.
§ Use lukewarm water rather than hot water, because hot
water can wash away natural oils from your skin
§ Minimize your use of soaps; if necessary, choose
moisturizing preparations such as Dove.
§ Stop using deodorant soaps, perfumed soaps, and alcohol
products, which can strip away natural oils and shred away the skin’s oily
layer.
§ Bath oils can be helpful, but use them with caution.
§ To reduce the risk of trauma to the skin, avoid bath
sponges, scrub brushes, and washcloths. If you don't want to give them up
altogether, be sure to use a light touch. For the same reason, pat or blot
(don't rub) the skin when toweling dry.
§ Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing which helps wadding
the spaces between your skin cells and seal in moisture.
§ To reduce the greasy feel of petroleum jelly and thick
creams, rub a small amount in your hands, and then rub it over the affected
areas until neither your hands nor the affected areas feel greasy.
§ Never, ever scratch. Most of the time, a moisturizer can
control the itch. You can also use a cold pack or compress to relieve itchy
spots.
§ Use sunscreen in the winter as well as the summer to
prevent photoaging.
§ When shaving, use a shaving cream or gel and leave it on
your skin for several minutes before starting.
§ Use fragrance-free laundry detergents and avoid fabric
softeners.
§ Avoid wearing wool and other fabrics that can irritate
the skin.
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