Moisturisers

As I sit here, typing away whilst partially watching ITV’s ‘May The Best House Win’ (a definite day-time favourite of mine) I can’t help but notice how dry my hands feel. Before I know it I’ve already sort out the nearest tube or tub of moisturiser and plastered my mitts with lashings of silky cream. It’s totally instinctive, much like the way my lips are never without a glossy shine – I DON’T DO DRY!

For me, having dry looking skin, lips or hair just isn’t on. It doesn’t take much to take care of your body, and to see obvious signs of dehydration or neglect is simply unsightly. Anyone who has seen my bedroom (a very select few, naturally) knows that my cosmetics ‘section’ is no section at all, and tends to take up a large portion of my space.

As you can see, during a sporadic decorating weekend, I decided to make my very own dressing table. This provided me with enough room to store as many beauty products as possible, and not have to worry about draw space. Now, if you were to rummage around you would be sure to find copious amounts of moisturiser. Whether it’s hand creams, foot soufflés or body butters, I have them all.

  

The beauty product EVERYONE should have at their disposal is Johnson’ Baby Oil Gel - £2.85. It relieves dry patches quickly, smells nice and leaves skin ‘baby soft’, especially when used straight after showering. It’s a product that can be used not only for moisturizing, but also for removing make-up and easing the irritation of eczema.

Another necessity is a nourishing hand cream. I recently opted for Burt’s Bees Hand Salve - £9.99. Although a little on the pricey side, this tinned item fits perfectly into any handbag and offers not only an intensive treat for your hands, but is 100% natural to boot. I also swear by Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm - £3.69, which offers a very similar relief to your chapped and dry lips.

Now, no girl’s cosmetic collection is complete without The Body Shop’s Body Butter - £12.50. Famous for it’s silky-soft finish and irresistible scent, this moisturiser is quickly absorbed and leaves skin looking and feeling like a million dollars.                     

And finally, for those who are looking for a truly intense moisturizing experience and aren’t afraid to spend those pennies, I give you… Elizabeth Arden’s Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant. I was first introduced to this product during a trip to New York a few years ago. A lady working behind a make-up counter in Macy’s swore by it, and now, so do I. Described by some as the “eighth wonder of the world” (… eaaasy on) this item soothes even the driest skin, and offers reliable protection against the coldest of weather. It’s versatile; not only used as a hydrating moisturizer, but also a lip protectant and an aid for applying eye make-up. Coming in at a steep £25.00 it’s undeniably expensive, although in my opinion well worth the money as it’s an essential I rarely leave home without.  I’d recommend this product to ladies looking for a luxury item, which can be used in a variety of ways.