a handy cheap solution to winter dried skin



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Hello there to all you lovely people,

I just wanted to drop a quick note about a nice way to beat the harshness of winter on our skin.  If you, like I, am suffering from dry skin compliments of the cold, try a little unrefined Shea Butter.  As the name indicates this is a butter, and has a thick and solid consistency at room temperature.  To apply Shea Butter (to skin or hair) just take a bit and rub it between the palms of your hands and this will melt it down.  Apply all over as you would lotion and head out.  Shea butter is a nice alternative to lotion (or compliment if your skin is especially dry) because it's natural, cheap, helps reduce stretch marks (for those of us who have them), and is really absorbed by your skin.  If you are using both Shea Butter and lotion (or some type of cream) I would apply the Shea Butter last to help seal in the moisture from your cream.  Also, this can be used on faces, but I would do that with caution (only use a dab) because Shea Butter can leave you looking a little oiled up and greased down.  Shea Butter can also be used on hair to add and seal in moisture (for those of you who use an oil or something to seal your hair).  Personally, I'm not a huge fan of Shea Butter unless I am doing twists, but I do like to put it on my ends if I braid or twist my hair either for long term or just for overnight.  For me, Shea Butter is a little too thick and heavy for my hair.  I typically order my Shea Butter online from Butters-n-bars.

So, I hope that you all are staying warm and cozy in this winter weather (actual winter weather in Columbia, SC)

Until next time,
Peace, love and happiness