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Show Just Common Cents By Pat Whitfield "Winter Weather SklnCare" Skin! It's our packaging, our wrap-around protection against the elements, yet it's one of nature's gifts that we take most for granted: This time of year, our external membrane suffers extremes from wind-buffeted ski hills to artifically heated interiors, and suffers the consequences. consequen-ces. Here are a few tips on winter weather skin care. On biting, windy days, your skin is dried to the ultimate, a prime step in aging. To slough . off this . outer layer of skin, work cleansing cream into your face with a soft complexion brush, stroking in a circular movement. Remove cleanser with warm water. Then steam-wash your face by dipping your wash cloth in a pot of steaming water, . wringing it out, and lying down with the heated cloth on your face for ten minutes. Your skin will feel soft and much more flexible afterwards. after-wards. .At, any time of year, altitude coupled with dryness dry-ness is an enemy of soft, supple skin. Try this facial. Combine 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, 1 drop peppermint extract. Store in the refrigerator until a half hour before using. Massage into your face, really slather it on and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. If your skin is fragile, substitute lemon juice for the almonds. Remove the mask with a hot, damp washcloth. Weekly head-over-kettle steaming is another way to restore moisture to parched skin. Another facial mask helpful in our climate is the following: Take one package of lemon gelatin and substitute substi-tute lemon juice for half the water required. Let it gel in the refrigerator until firm enough to coat your face. Then apply as a nm.sk. After 10 minutes, remove with cool water. Your skin will feel great and you'll look rejuvenated. rejuv-enated. And all from your own kitchen cupboard! After all, it's only common cents! |