Never Too Late... Start Prepping Our Skin for Bikini Season

Just because we're still bundled under layers of sweaters, hiding our skin doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take care of it.  It's true, the cold air we've endured and are still getting hit with this spring has  wreaked havoc on our skin. Frankly, it has left our skin dry, dull and in some cases sensitive. It's no secret that this dry skin leads to flaky and itchy skin. And wearing those thick wool sweaters isn't helping one bit!

So, before we can even start frolicking in our bikinis under the summer sun and focus on every bump and flaw on our skin. NaturalOganicBody's experts have put together the tips for you to get the softest skin – ever!! So, when you do have to show your skin you’ll be silky soft to the touch. Daily lotions are great, but may not give you the luxurious butter feeling you crave. And body butters won’t do much if you haven’t exfoliated dead cells away.

Follow these tips for the softest skin, ever:

1. First things first: avoid ingrown hairs and red bumps by changing your razor frequently. A month-old razor will harbor bacteria and be more dull than a new one, causing irritation when you shave. You should change your razor after every few uses. Also think about dipping your blade into some alcohol if you feel you are going through too many razor blades in a month. This helps clean out the bacteria and dead skin left behind, that may be causing your irritation.

2. Get rid of dead skin cells by exfoliating. Use an exfoliating scrub like Lavera Organic Body Scrub Organic Orange and Sea Buckthorn, which deep cleans, prevents ingrown hairs, and tones for smooth skin.

3. Be aware, Exfoliating too much can lead to irritated skin so switch out with a moisturizing body wash like 100% Pure Hydrating Body Wash French Lavender, which cleanses, brightens and hydrates.

4. Lock in moisture with a body butter. As soon as you step out of the shower, massage an indulgent body butter like 100% Pure Whipped Body Butter Coconut  all over your skin. Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants so it’ll keep your skin feeling super soft all day and all night.

5. If you still have dry areas like your hands or feet, apply a moisturizer and vaseline then cover with socks or gloves before going to bed. Rinse off in the morning and you should notice softer skin.

Beauty Habits You'd Love to Kick

Habits Too Hard to Quit...

                     But Here's Why You Should!!!

We know they are bad for us... but we do them anyway!

1. Going to Sleep with your Makeup On

           

               Reason To Change:

Pores on our skin create sebum which is a natural lubricant that protects, moisturizes and cleans our skin according to naturalorganicbody.  Leaving makeup on overnight clogs the pores and traps the sebum on the skin. Sebum and dead cell build up leads to acne. 
Also removing eye makeup is extremely important to avoid eye infections or irritation to contact wearers.  Lavera Trend Organic Gentle Make-Up Remover is perfect for those with sensitive skin around the eyes because it uses Glycerin, Organic Alcohol to dissolve makeup and Organic Sea Buckthorn Fruit Extract to purify and refresh the skin.

2. Not Cleaning Makeup Brush Often
          
                Reason To Change: 
Makeup brushes get oil, sebum, and product buildup on them. This is especially true when you use them with liquid or cream products and it can cause bacteria to grow. When you use brushes with product buildup and bacteria on them it can lead to acne, irritation and even infection. According to naturalorganicbody, use a favorite brush cleanser or a baby shampoo once a week. So sensitive is Aubrey Organics Baby & Kids Shampoo which has a Coco Glucoside Mild Natural Soap Derived from Coconuts and Soy Protein to strengthen hair fiber.

3. Excessive or Abrasive Exfoliation

            Reason To Change:

It's a necessary step in anyone's beauty process, but you have to exfoliate gently and not too often. Excessive exfoliation can cause your skin to become hyper-sensitive and vulnerable to the sun, as naturalorganicbody advises.  Very abrasive exfoliating products  can tear your skin or break capillaries under the skin, making it more vulnerable. Natural Fruit Acids found in Kiss My Face Potent & Pure Exfoliating Face Wash Gently Exfoliate the skin while Green Tea luminize it.


4. Picking At Skin
    
    Reason To Change:
Pimples are just clogged pores but picking at Pimples & Blackheads can make them worse.  There is a huge chance of scarring, large pores, and skin discoloration. When you pop them it spreads the bacteria over and under the skin, usually creating a bigger irritation. The pressure of picking at your face can also stimulate your sebaceous glands which will cause your skin to make more sebum and create more potential acne. Naturalorganicbody recommends using a spot treatment of 100% Pure Purity Facial Cleanser + Cleanser overnight.The Essential Oils Kill Acne Causing Bacteria while Seaweeds & Herbs Protect Against Future Breakouts. For blackheads try a deep pore cleansing from DNA Phyto-Lipid Hydrating Scrub uses natural jojoba beads to exfoliate without harming healthy cells for an invigorating skin treatment.

5. Using Expired Makeup

     Reason To Change: 

When you use old or expired makeup you are potentially leaving yourself open to infections. Bacteria grows in them after each use and after awhile it just isn't safe to use anymore on your skin.This is especially true with liquid or cream products like mascara, foundation and lip products. According to naturalorganicbody most of these should be thrown away and used within 6 months. In fact, all the natural/organic products have the use after time stamp. Put different color stickers on the bottom of your products so you know what month you purchased or opened them. Powdered products can last longer but it is recommended to toss them after 2 years. Anytime you have an item that smells or looks odd, toss it. Better to be safe.