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If you are looking for an indulgent spa experience right in your shower then pay attention because you won’t want to miss this! I have found the best body wash ever,  by a company many of us already know and love, Murad! Murad has been making us happy in the skincare department for a long time now and are best known for their acne products and facial skin care lines. They also make some pretty amazing products to take care of the rest of the skin on your body as well; which is where their Detoxifying White Clay body cleanser comes into play. This body cleanser is amazing. I love the way my skin feels when I use this in the shower and I love it even more when I can see the results day after day. I tend to suffer from dry skin on my body and it is one of the things that I hate the most about the skin on my body. I have to be careful to use the right cleansers and lotions to not only keep my skin from getting dried out and irritated but also actually do some work in the cleaning and beautifying department.   Murad did such a good job with the formulation of this product, I can use this product on a daily basis to detoxify my skin and cleanse it while in the shower and see it actually improving my skin and how clear it is, but while in the shower it washes clean as to not leave behind any irritating residue and when it rinses away it isn’t over drying at all. The ingredients in the product play a huge part in why this body cleanser is so good. The sunflower oil in the product works to help moisturize and soothe skin while and keeps working after being washed away while the ginger root in the wash stimulates circulation making your skin look healthy, refreshed and young. The smell of this product is great. I love the way all Murad products smell because they smell so clean and fresh without being overpowering. The lack of heavy fragrances in this product, makes it a great choice for those with sensitive skin. To truly be able to feel and see the benefits of using this Murad cleanser, I performed a quick comparison test. I washed my right arm with this Murad cleanser and my left arm with a generic body wash. The Murad cleanser left my skin feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious. The generic body wash left my skin feeling and looking dry. I went back and re-washed my left arm with the Murad cleanser due to the soap residue still present on my arm.   And since we all know Murad makes other amazing products I highly encourage you to not only check this one out, but also check out all the other Murad products  and be amazed at how great your skin looks and feels. I haven’t met a single person who has tried Murad and then stopped because they were disappointed, their reputation of being great is based on great results that last. So go check it out and see for yourself, you will not regret this decision!   Blog Written by askderm's Beauty Blogger Sydney Nichole is a self-proclaimed beauty nerd.  She stays on top of the latest makeup, hair, and beauty trends. She is an active contributor to our youtube channel with how-to-videos and talking about beauty products.

If you are experiencing tight, dry, cracked and irritated skin, you are not alone! Cold air contains less humidity; in turn we crank up the thermostat. While trying to keep warm in our homes, vehicles and workplaces we are drawing surface moisture from our skin and mucous membranes. Here’s how to combat the dry skin winter blues: Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize - Apply a full body slather daily, ideally twice a day. I am still shocked to find out that there are people who never apply lotion, not even to their freshly shaven legs! - Do not forget about those areas of the body that are the most exposed and susceptible to dry heat like the hands and lips. Apply moisturizers to these areas as often as you can remember throughout the day. At night, those simple cotton gloves and booties are great for helping lotion to penetrate your hands and feet, while giving a cloth protection from surface moisture evaporation. - Change the type of moisturizer you are using. That lightweight lotion you were using in the summer may no longer be enough. You may need to switch to an oil-based product during the winter months. - Use a humidifier. They are relatively inexpensive and add much needed moisture into the air. Keep one close to your bed while sleeping. Your face, sinuses and throat will thank you in the morning. Change how you Shower - Avoid hot prolonged showers. Hot water can compromise the lipid layer of the skin. This leads to moisture loss and irritation. Try to shorten the length of your shower to around 10 minutes. - Apply your lotion or body oil IMMEDIATELY after a shower. I am talking about within the first 2 minutes! It is important to trap and lock-in any surface moisture that is left on the skin after toweling off. If “Out of sight, out of mind” is a saying that pertains to you when it comes to remembering to use lotion after showering, then leave it on the ledge of your tub where it is visible. - Gently pat your skin dry. If your skin is already feeling irritated chances are it is because your skin’s acid mantle and its protective lipids are compromised. Be gentle, rubbing the skin roughly can further aggravate sensitive skin, eczema, and psoriasis.   Blog Written by askderm's in house Esthetician Chantal Monique Chantal Monique is a NYS licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist. She has 7 years experience in skin care and makeup artistry. Her specialties include makeup application and facial treatments, which were featured on ABC's Wife Swap. Chantal also has a background in the Fine Arts. With the unique combination of her education as well as the desire to help people feel beautiful, Chantal provides expert skin care knowledge for our customers as well as the must have ingredients and trending looks. With an ever growing portfolio and clientele askderm is excited to be teamed up with Chantal for future blogs, informational videos and skin care tips!