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3 Easy Steps For Treating Dry, Cracked Heels

Jaime Richards — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:06:35 PST

Cracked heels can be a problem, especially in the colder months when the air lends itself to dry skin. On top of that, these fissures can worsen as a result of the pressure put on your heels throughout the day - especially if you're a fan of foot-imbalancing stilettos. Along with being less-than-aethestically-pleasing, untreated cracked heels can split even further, causing pain (and in some cases, infection). Prevention is key: moisturize daily, get pedicures as needed, and drink plenty of water to save your feet. But what do you do when your cracks are already out of whack? Find out how to do your own at-home treatment when you read more.

Winterize Your Baby: Products to Combat Winter's Chill

Natasha Dantzig — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:20:15 PST

The weather outside is frightful - but baby's skin can still be delightful! A tot's skin is about 10 times thinner than an adult's skin, making it much more sensitive to heat and cold. The winter months mean lots of outdoor fun, but that fun can lead to dry skin and hair, chapped lips, and at the extreme end of things, frostbite.

Check out the following selection of products that will infuse some much-needed moisture during the cold Winter months.

What We're Sweet On: Major Hydration Serum

Miriam Lacey — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:05:00 PDT

If cooler weather means dry, flaky skin, you might find Rhonda Allison Drop of Essence Hydration Drops ($48) to be a quick fix. A tiny dab of this serum goes a long way to hydrating skin, even after a peel or sunburn. It also has nice, straightforward ingredients, so you know exactly what you're getting: omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, geranium oil, and lavender oil. That's it, and the geranium and lavender give the drops a nice scent without making them overpowering or irritating. While the full size bottle would last forever, you can also get the pocket (and pocketbook) friendly half ounce bottle for $14, too.

How to Heal Cracked Heels

FitSugar — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:09:56 PDT

Wearing flip-flops and walking barefoot may be one of your favorite things about Summer weather, but unfortunately it can damage the skin on your feet. The constant exposure to air dries out your delicate skin, creating calluses. The pressure of pounding your feet on the ground when you walk or run exasperates the issue and causes heel fissures, or cracks in the skin. If you continue to walk or run, the cracks can split open and become deeper, which can lead to bleeding and infection. Aside from not looking the prettiest, they are also really painful.

Here's what you can do to heal your cracked heels and prevent fissures in the first place.

5 Ways to Make Your Showers Shorter

Miriam Lacey — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:37:40 PDT

Taking long showers does more than just raise your water and heating bills. It also dries your skin out, wastes water, and annoys the other people in your household. As a chronic long shower-taker, I'm trying to ween myself off of lengthy sojourns in my favorite tiny tiled room, and I've come across quite a few helpful tips along the way. So to get help kicking the habit, just keep reading.

Feed Your Skin: 7 Foods to Combat the Winter Dull

Michele Foley — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 02:00:24 PST

It's easy for skin to become dry, flaky, and sallow during the Winter. Before you go out and spend your paycheck on fancy lotions and creams, try nourishing your skin from the inside out - what we put in our body is just as essential for a healthy glow as what we put on it. Here are seven foods that will leave you glowing!

3 Quick and Easy Tips For Winterizing Your Makeup Routine

Jaime Richards — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 04:00:59 PST

Winter can be such a gorgeous season, but its dehydrating effects on the skin aren't always quite as lovely. I asked Jillian Dempsey, celebrity makeup artist and Avon's global creative color director, what her tips are for adapting her makeup and skin care routines for cooler-weathered times. See her helpful advice when you read more.

How to Prevent (and Get Rid of) a Cold-Induced Chapped Nose

Jaime Richards — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:00:00 PST

'Tis the season for illness, and unfortunately, a few of us on Team Bella have come down with the common cold in in the past week. (And a never-ending cold it seems to be.) A nasty little bug it is, colds also have a way of causing chapped, red, and generally all-around irritated noses. For tips on preventing and getting rid of the problem, just read more.

5 Tips For Preventing Dry Skin This Winter

BellaSugar — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 08:00:00 PST

Just because the temperature has dropped doesn't mean your skin care routine should, too. Before you start incorporating a whole new regimen, aesthetician Elena Capo of NYC's Cowshed Spa has a few tips on how you can prevent dry skin from happening in the first place. "If you have extremely dry skin, it may be because you are using the wrong product for your skin type," she says. To see the rest of her advice, just keep reading.

5 Smart Ways to Prep Your Skin For Fall

BellaSugar — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:00:00 PDT

Cooling temperatures and windy days can be delightful, but they also have a tendency to wreak havoc on your skin. The good news is that there are lots of ways to prep your face for crisp weather. To find out what you can do to get primed for the new season, just keep reading.