Get a skin-tillating body ~ Life Stylzz

We give you tips to get silky smooth and soft all over
In a bid to look beautiful, all of us concentrate so much on our face and hair, that we tend to neglect the most important — body skin care. While women are willing to spend hours at the salon pampering their faces, the body tends to get forgotten and is restricted to quick showers and occasional moisturising. However, in order to look your radiant best, you need to spend some time exfoliating, cleansing and moisturising those areas, too.

Scrub it off - Exfoliating your skin will help get rid of dead skin cells, and will keep your skin smooth and supple. This should be done preferably once a week. Buy a good quality loofah or brush and exfoliate away. Your skin will automatically look more radiant.

Soft and supple - Moisturising your skin is a vital step, especially as you grow older. Notice small dry patches forming on your skin? These indicate a lack of moisture and shouldn't be ignored. Restrict your showers to 10-15 minutes as the more time spent bathing, the more your skin is getting dehydrated. Hot water especially is responsible for this. Apply a body lotion or even a light oil like almond or olive, which easily absorbs in the skin after showering.

Pamper your body - Once every two months, it's good to indulge yourself in spa treatments. Skin softening body wraps are a great way to keep your skin moist. You can also go in for an oil massage that will not only moisturise the skin but also relax you. Using a steam can also help to get rid of the oils and dirt trapped in the skin. Ask your beauty specialist to recommend a treatment for your skin type.

Sun safe - Before stepping out for the day it's important to slather on some sunscreen. No matter whether you're headed to the beach or just to the store around the corner, the harsh sun rays can damage your skin drastically. Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15 before heading out. This will help prevent unsightly sun spots, freckles and wrinkles from forming and protect the skin from cancer.

Keep a check - Everyday take a look at your body in the mirror and lookout for marks or lines. Dark patches can form in certain areas like the knees and elbows, which are most neglected. Ensure that you apply a whitening cream or bleach in those areas and keep it clean and smooth. You don't want it to ruin your entire look.

Go for regular manicures and pedicures - Keeping your body clean and radiant is important as is having neat nails on your fingers and toes. Go to the salon for a regular manicure and pedicure. Often the skin around the nails can become dead and dry and look ugly. Just ensure you go to a good parlour as the tools need to be clean so that there is no spread of infection.

Don't skip the doctor - Finally, if you notice a rash, scar or unusual bruise on your skin, get it checked. It could be a sign of a larger problem. A good dermatologist will be able to guide you and get your body looking ravishing in no time.