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Old 04-25-2013, 03:18 PM
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First we'll address the inside:

Making sure you are hydrated may help a bit.
You may also be a bit devoid of vitamins and minerals in your diet, especially if you microwave a lot. A good balance of nutrients can only help, whether they be in fresh food or taken as supplements. (high quality, food sourced supplements) A good nutritionist or some internet research may be of help.

Now the outside:
Look to using soaps/bodywash that do not contain:
Sodium Laurel Sulfate
Sodium Laureth Sulfate. (both of these are very harsh on the skin)
Synthetic Perfumes (very drying. Leave chemical residue. Often in an alcohol base, which removes skin oils)

Be careful with things like hairspray or room deodorizer that you don't mist your arms as well as your hair or powder room.

Natural emollients (like Shea butter) or real plant oils (almond oil, olive oil and such) can be applied after you shower to lock in moisture for awhile and camouflage the crinkleys.
Plus, it's a nice way to nurture yourself!


Some of it may be hereditary and I do think that sleeping positions can crumple us up a bit if they are habitual.
But Gracie is right.... GO BLOOMERS. (that's exactly what she said.)

Last edited by Uptown Girl; 04-25-2013 at 04:22 PM.