Page THE HERALD Wednesday May 8 Health Watch Sensible skin care routine is advised Now that spring is here and summer is fast approaching it is important that you get your skin in shape and prepare for the sum mer Even though it is impossible to stop the harsh effects of the ex tremes in weather a sensible care routine may help to lessen the damage and wear and tear on your skin Good simple skin care should only take minutes and can be done easily in the convenience of your bathroom So all excuses aside following these three easy basic rules in your daily skin care routine will help you on the road to healthy skin Cleansing although important should be a gentle affair Over washing the use of detergent based soaps and overly hot water remove the skin natural oils and contribute to dryness Exfoliating with a loofah or body grams will nd the skin surface of dull dead cells and give it a healthy glow and smooth texture Moisturizing is important because your skin produces natural oils and has a water con tent of and cold dry weather robs your skin of this valuable moisture The liberal use of an effective moisturizer in the morning and at night will soothe and soften your skin while Vj Art exhibition Georgetown resident and artist Jo htld a showing of paintings in conjunction nth the Studio in Terra lastStilurda The Jo Studio is on the top floor of the Studio Gallery Pictured above is Ms ft aileron with of her if titled I lilies v hich Is done in lie photo WELCOMES MARY BECKER to our staff Mary has been a hair stylist tor 6 years and looks forward to meeting new clients Book with Mary and receive 10c OFF ALL SERVICES SPIRAL PERMS are Mary Specialty For Mothers Day give a Grft Certificate at 10 Off Full Hair Service Full Hair Service for the whole family including GH3I Honee Hair Removal and Eyelash Tinting 21 Mill St 8533461 Prop Pom Wo ACTON providing a barrier against moisture loss Applying your moisturizer to slightly damp skin seals in additional moisture more effectively Whether you have oily dry combination or sensitive skin your overall skin characteristics can vary from one part of the body to another You may have a concentration of oil glands in one aica and almost none at all in another thick rough skin may be prominent in one body area and delicate skin in another No matter what your skin type your daily skin care routine should not neglect any part of your body DAILY ROUTINE To achieve overall effective Say I saw The Herald itirt skin care here are a few easy tips to add to your routine that can be done right the shower or bath Once a week a body gel or cleanser may be applied to a loofah to gently remove dead skin cells on your back hips thighs chest shoulders and back of arms to leave them smooth and silky A soapless cleanser such as Alpha Keri Cleansing with Collagen will gently cleanse without drying the skin After a bath or shower just remember not to rub too hard you want moisture on your skin not your towel Gently pat dry then massage a rich moisturizer all over your body while skin is still slightly damp A therapeutic moistunzer will help sooth and protect the skin from dryness Shaving regularly will ex foliate your legs but it can also irritate your skin so be sure to massage your legs afterwards with an extra rich emollient Hands are one of the first areas to show signs of ageing and are most frequently exposed to wind cold and detergents Remember to use a moistunzer each time you wash and dry your hands eet take a particular beating and often need special attention To do a quick pedicure first soak your feet in warm water with a few drops of bath oil then use a pumice stone to slough off and dry skin Moisturize and then cover your feet with socks overnight to lock in moisture Your skin the largest most versatile and remarkable organ of your body interacts with all other organs in your body and performs a number of complex functions Therefore it deserves your daily attention and special care so don t neglect your skin when achieving a beautiful healthy glow t be easier FOR SUMMERTIME FUN JUST ADD WATER ACADI POOLS ANNUAL SPRING SAL SOLAR BLANKETS INGROUND Mil Year Warranty 1 4 X 28 rect 1 6 X 32 rect 1 8 X 36 rect 20 X 40 rect ABOVE GROUND 8 Mil 2 Warranty 1 6 ROUND 1 8 ROUND 500 21 ROUND 24 ROUND 8 M I 2 Year Warranty POOL CHEMICALS 7 BUY A SEASONS SUPPLYOF CHEMICALS AND WELL PAY THE TAX PUCKS BURN OUT 1 6 32 INGROUND POOL 95 NO TAX Chemical usage may vary depending upon bather load water balance and weather conditions Wintiii CASH ft CARRY BioGuard Authorized Pool Care Center ACADIAN POOLS GUELPH ST GEORGETOWN 8733320 8779562