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Some skincare concerns are incredibly straightforward.
You have a sunburn?
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Reach for some anti-inflammatory aloe to help soothe the redness and irritation.
Your t-zone is extra oily?
One skincare concern thats not as obvious as far as treatments go?
And thats precisely why we thought it was high time to reach out to the experts on the matter.
(Especially considering dry elbows are commonly associated with winter. )
Dont over shower or bathe in hot waterit will dry out elbows more, she warns.
Use Mild Cleansers
Another thing to keep in mind while showering and bathing?
The cleansers you use.
After all, over-cleansing is another way to quickly dry out your bows.
With that in mind, Libby says to consider using creams infused with chemical exfoliants, likealpha-hydroxy acids.
GlytoneUltra Softening Hand and Elbow Cream.
Try Mechanical Exfoliation
Another option is to use physical (or mechanical)exfoliation.
Try this Beauty Pie’sFoottopia Super Softening Foot and Heel Cream.
Her pick?Reserveage Hand & Foot Cream.
Hand creams are perfect solutions for elbows as well, she says.
This sulfate- and paraben-free rich, moisturizing cream intensely hydrates with glycerin and protects dry skin.
It is formulated with microencapsulated peptides to help promote the appearance of collagen-rich skin.
Specifically, he says not to put so much pressure on them.
The more pressure that you apply to the area, the thicker the skin will become in defense.
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