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In the middle of winter it?s all too easy to just wrap up under layers of cosy clothes and forget about any of your skin from the neck down. Now, I?m not here to suggest a skincare routine with as many steps and stages as you might have for your face. But just a few little winter body care tips to get you through your hibernation without your skin getting too dry/tight/flaky.

Layer Up Your Body Products:

No, I?m not saying you need to take twenty minutes applying layer upon layer of skin care to your whole body. But simply adding in a rich body oil such as the Palmer?s Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturizing Body Oil which you can apply directly to skin out of the bath or shower ? focusing on dry areas like shins, elbows and knees. Then apply a lovely hydrating cream such as the Palmer?s Cocoa Butter Formula Body Lotion. This stuff is like magic and I am a little bit obsessed with it. It?s thick and creamy and smells like chocolate. Whilst it?s thick, it?s a bit like a body butter, but perhaps a little easier to work with" The texture is hard to describe but it sits on that perfect line between thick enough to hydrate but light enough to absorb. Applying both an oil and a body cream will give your body an extra dose of moisture and the lotion can feel like it ?locks in? the oil.
Use Gloves and Socks

Hands and feet need a little extra care this time of year too. I...