April Newsletter '09

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and see Greta's Tip on How To Exfoliate The Body further below

Issue #43 - An Unexpected Invitation

It was raining cats and dogs. After all, it is April, Greta mused as she dashed across Eighth Street, avoiding puddles as she made her way to her Greenwich Village apartment. "Look, April showers!" her doorman greeted her, laughing. Greta tried to smile as she folded up her umbrella and quickly removed her Hermes scarf, which was now damp with rainwater. 

She thanked her doorman, and went to her mailbox where she collected a pile of mail. She quickly walked to the elevators and pushed the button for her floor. As the doors silently opened and then closed, Greta sighed, wishing she could magically transport herself to a faraway place. It was true, being a cover girl for GreatSkin was thrilling, but there were also days where nothing exciting seemed to be happening around her. And she had to admit, she missed the mysterious and handsome GreatSkin perfumer, Mark James, who was now back in New Mexico, Land of Enchantment.

Once in her apartment, Greta dropped her mail on the coffee table and then quickly undressed and prepared a steamy shower. That would be just the thing to revive her spirits, she decided, slipping off her robe. She began her beauty ritual with a dime size amount of GreatSkin Sea Salt & Papaya Buff. This delicious exfoliator did wonders to slough off surface cells on her elbows, knees and feet, and the glycolic and salicylic acids promoted cell renewal, something Greta longed for at the end of a cold winter. 

Once out of the shower, Greta gently patted her skin with a soft towel and then applied L'Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream, to her still-damp skin. This incredibly rich, but nongreasy whipped cream was so delightful and fragrant, and Greta could feel the shea butter already smoothing and moisturizing her skin.  Next, Greta treated herself to her latest find-- GreatSkin Hydrafirm Throat and Bust Formula. This fantastic algae and intensive mineral formula worked miracles to tighten and tone delicate skin, leaving a wonderfully firm and supple sensation.  Greta then applied her moisturizer, LaRoche-Posay Anthelios SX.  Not only did this light fragrance-free moisturize offer 24-hour hydration; it protected Greta's skin from UVA rays.

And finally, Greta applied L'Occitane Dry Skin Hand Cream. Ah, the fragrance of honey, sweet almond extracts, jasmine and ylang ylang essence! Her hands felt silky smooth and Greta felt ready for anything.

Follow the tips below to have healthy radiant skin:

How To Exfoliate The Body
As the weather starts to change and summer nears, every woman starts to prepare herself for bathing suit weather.  The pale” alligator looking skin of winter must be shed with full body exfoliation.  Exfoliation is a technique aimed to improve the skin’s appearance by removing the dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.  Exfoliating the skin at least two to three times a week is recommended.  If we neglect to do this, then, our skin will look dull, older, rough, and lusterless because as we age, cell turnover slows and skin begins to retain less moisture.    It also eliminates the toxins in the body and stimulates the lymphatic system that release toxins through the skin and pores.  So, look at it as a healthy thing to do on a regular basis.  The following tips should help you on your way to a more youthful, lustrous looking skin:

• Before stepping into the shower, brush dry skin with a long handled brush (that you can find in any bath and body shop) using gentle, circular motions.    Start at the soles of the feet and work your way up paying special attention to rough spots on elbows, knees, ankles, and feet.
• Get into the bath or shower and wet the entire body.
• Mix a dime size amount of scrub into your shower gel (not soap as it is too drying and harsh) using gentle circular motions with your loofah or washcloth, again paying special attention to rough, dry areas.    
  Rinse thoroughly.
• Pat dry with towel.
• Apply a rich moisturizer with lots of shea butter to entire body (including hands and feet) while skin is still damp. The damp skin will help to lock in moisture.