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Body skin care
it will make your skin itch and feel tight. Use it only under your arms, on your feet, and in your genital area. It may also help to look for a moisturizing soap. * About once a week, exfoliate your skin. This helps the dead skin cells fall away faster and your skin look brighter and feel smoother. You can use a soapy washcloth or an exfoliating scrub. * Follow your shower with a moisturizing body lotion. Apply it when your skin is still a little wet and pat dry instead of wiping down. That way, you lock some of the moisture in your skin. * If you have very dry skin that's itchy and uncomfortable, use Vaseline® instead of lotion. Put the Vaseline on when your skin is still a bit wet and pat dry. It may also help to take shorter showers and skip baths. Long soaks can make dry skin worse. * When darker skin gets dry, it sometimes looks gray or "ashy." To avoid this, use a mild soap and apply a rich lotion or Vaseline to wet skin to seal in moisture. Rich lotions are usually thicker, and they may say "cream" on the label. If the air in your house in dry, think about getting a humidifier, which can help put moisture back in the air.
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