Summer can mean dry skin problems
07/22/2005
Many folk are out in their gardens now that summer is here. But gardening can mean exposure to chemicals, soil and sun - all elements that can contribute to dry, itchy skin. Here are some tips on how to prevent skin from getting damaged while gardening.
Most people wear a hat and lather on the sunscreen when they work outdoors, but they don't think of the damage gardening can do to their hands and feet. Simple garden tasks such as planting and fertilizing can cause damage to the skin on hands and feet. Soil and potting mixes, whether in the garden or in containers, deplete moisture from the skin on hands and fingers.
Soil also has an abrasive effect on the skin and can strip it of its protective barrier, allowing the natural moisture to escape. Once this happens your skin can begin to crack leading to damage in the underlying tissues and causing dry, itchy skin.
According to beauty and skin experts, the best protection for your skin is to wear a pair of gloves. Now you can get your Gloves in A Bottle. Shielding lotions like Gloves In A Bottle bond with the outer layer of your skin forming a protective barrier that keeps your own natural moisture in. The product is fragrance and colorant free, non-toxic, hypoallergenic, non-greasy and non-sticky.
Conventional lotions only attempt to replace your natural moisture but they come off when you wash your hands. When you apply artificial moisture to your skin you may be sending the wrong message - that your skin in adequately moisturized, when in fact it is actually dehydrated.
David Kline, a professional gardener, found that constant exposure to soil and plants was affecting his skin adversely. "Using Gloves in a Bottle on my forearms gives almost complete protection against dermatitis that used to result from working in the garden. I've rarely found a product that delivers more than it promises."
Used and recommended by hundreds of dermatologists and other health care professionals, shielding lotions like Gloves In A Bottle protect your skin from exposure to harsh garden chemicals, soil and summer weather conditions. Before you venture out into the garden this year,protect your dry skin wisely.