How to Get Soft Skin on Your Face Naturally

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Many people desire to have flawless, baby soft skin. With a few changes and upgrades to your daily routine, you too could have baby soft skin. Read this wikiHow to learn how!

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   Cleanse your skin at least once a day. Use products suitable for your skin type and remember, you may need a different product for the skin on your face and the skin on your body. Use a mild, gentle cleanser and apply moisturizer after washing. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated too. Being well hydrated is good for both the health and appearance of your skin.^[1]

   • Soap-free facial or body wash and water offer one easy way to cleanse your skin.
   • Alternatively, choose a specially formulated facial cleanser from your favorite brand range. Follow the instructions it provides.
   • Always use a soft sponge or face cloth to avoid harming your delicate facial skin. Apply cleanser with cotton wool, if preferred.
   • If your skin is sensitive, try to limit showering to every other day or every few days. This allows your natural oils nourish your skin. Showering too much with sensitive skin can cause irritation.

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   Exfoliate every week or so. Exfoliating will remove dead skin cells and buff the skin back into good condition. Removal of all the dirt, oil build-up and dead cells will leave your skin feeling baby soft.^[2]

   • If you have sensitive skin, exfoliate bi-weekly (every fortnight) instead.

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   Exfoliate as follows:

   • Use an exfoliating scrub. You can either purchase one or make your own. Some homemade examples include sugar scrub and honey and sugar scrub but there are many more varieties possible.
   • Purchase exfoliating shower/bath gloves or, an exfoliating scrub sponge. If you want to make your own, see How to handcraft an organic loofah.
   • Run the gloves or scrub sponge up and down your legs gently to lift off dead particles and dirt. Also do your torso and back. Do this under the running water of the shower or in the bath's water.
   • Don't press hard; it should feel pleasant. Do not use this heavy duty scrub on your face (see above instead). Avoid scrubbing sensitive areas such as nipples and genitals.^[3]

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   Pat dry with a big fluffy towel. This is especially important for your face, as rubbing can damage delicate skin. Gently glide the towel over your body and pat dry any really wet spots.

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   Select a suitable moisturizing product for your skin type and age. You should change products from time to time, as your body changes. If the product you once liked does not seem to be as effective, this is often a sign you need to change to something else. This can occur as your skin ages and its needs are different. Choices include lotion or cream.^[4]

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   Apply the moisturizing product before you leave the bathroom after a shower. The steam-filled room will help to settle the moisturizing product into your skin while your pores are still open thanks to the steam. Moist skin is more receptive to moisturizing products.

   • Use a product aimed at sensitive skin if you suffer from sensitive skin. Even if you do not have sensitive skin, such a product can often help your skin to feel even softer than usual. You will need to work this out for yourself by trying different products.

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   Wear sunblock if you're going to step outside of your house. ^[5] One of the reasons babies have such soft skin is that they haven't been exposed to the harmful effects of UV rays.^[6]

   • Wear a hat and cover up with long sleeves and long pants/trousrs/skirts if you are going to be out in the searing sun for any length of time.

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   Moisturize nightly. At bedtime, put moisturizer on any area of the body that you want to be softer. For particularly rough dry areas such as feet, knees and elbows, slather on some lotion or cream before you go to bed. When you wake up they will feel a whole lot better.^[7]

   • To prevent transfer of the moisturizing product from your body to the bedding, you can wear clothing. The clothing will also help keep the moisturizing product right on your skin, where it is most needed. Put on tights/pantyhose (for legs), gloves (for hands), socks (for feet), etc., and leave it on overnight. Shower when you get up in the morning.
   • Use plain white cotton gloves, available from places such as department stores, beauty salons and cleaning supplies distributors.

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   Do a hand-made exfoliation:

   • Wash face with warm water.
   • Make an exfoliation serum: 2 tablespoon (29.6 ml) honey, 2 tbsp brown sugar, and half a lemon into a small bowl/container. Mix.^[8]
   • Rub into the skin for five minutes.
   • For additional softness, wait an extra 10–15 minutes before rinsing with warm water, and patting dry.

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   Try a milk and honey bath for a luxurious way to get baby soft skin. Run yourself a warm bath, add about half a liter of milk, about 3 tablespoon (44 ml) of honey (this is not enough to make you sticky), and break open a vitamin E capsule into the water.

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  Why is a baby's skin so soft?

  

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  How can I make my skin soft naturally?

  

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  Melissa Jannes is a Licensed Esthetician and the owner of Maebee's Beauty Studio in Philadelphia, a single practitioner space providing quality services with individualized attention. Melissa is also a National Educator for Universal Companies. She received her esthetics degree at The Beauty School of Middletown in 2008 and is licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania. Melissa won the "Best of Beauty" award from Allure magazine in 2012 for the quality of her bikini waxing.

  

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  Your diet is extremely important when it comes to the health of your skin. Minimize the amount of sugar you consume, get plenty of antioxidants, and stay away from junk food. This will keep your skin naturally healthy.

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  What skincare ingredients will make my skin softer?

  

  Dr. Kaveri Karhade is a board certified Laser, Medical, and Cosmetic Dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her areas of expertise are acne and hair loss. She has advanced training in injectables, lasers, surgery, and other cosmetic treatments, and has published extensive research in medical journals. She holds a BS from Michigan State University and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Michigan Medical School. She completed her internship in Internal Medicine at New York University School of Medicine and her Residency in Dermatology at Brown University School of Medicine. Dr. Karhade is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

  

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  Should exfoliation be done daily? And at what time?

  

  You should only really exfoliate once or twice a week, including using the suggested handmade exfoliation. Do it either in the morning or preferably at night, when you'd usually wash your face anyway.

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  How many times a day do I have to apply body lotion?

  

  Apply according to your skin type. If you have dry skin, apply it twice or thrice as needed. If you have oily skin, once in a day will be enough.

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  I am a 12 year girl, and my skin is rough. What should I do?

  

  Make a skin care routine starting with cleansing your skin using a gentle product, then toning, followed by a moisturizer. If you ask a pharmacist, she or he will give you more advice.

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  How can I make my hands smooth?

  

  Buff your hands gently with an exfoliator, then apply a generous amount of hand lotion. Repeat the process each day to get baby soft skin on your hands!

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  Will a face mask help to get rid of dry skin?

  

  There are some face masks that are especially designed to make your skin softer. You can make a homemade mask by mashing medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently applying it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10 to 20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. Banana has natural hydrating properties, so it will make your skin soft. Another recipe is to mix 1/4 cup of plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons of honey (a natural acne remedy), and 1 banana together.

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  Can I achieve results with just shampoo and soap and without all those fancy moisturizers?

  

  Yes, you can. Look for cheaper products without dyes or colorings and with good basic ingredients.

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• Drink half your weight in ounces of water every day. For example, if you weigh 140 lbs, you should drink 70 ounces of water every day, this will keep your skin hydrated from the inside out.

• Lemon juice mixed with honey and a little milk cream will leave skin feeling soft. After applying this lotion for 10 minutes, wash off with cold water.

• Baby oil works wonders if you put a couple of drops in your bath or gently rub onto your damp skin.

• Add a handful of sugar (brown sugar works best) to your favorite lotion and mix. Rub it into your dry skin and then towel it off.

• Invest in some Shea butter - Shea butter is absolutely wonderful for any skin type and will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and moisturized.

• Gentle, pH balanced, soap free body wash is best for your skin as soap can be very drying & contains a lot of chemicals that can damage skin cells.

• Lather a layer of coconut oil onto your skin to make it baby soft, but don't use too much, or your skin will get oily.

• Don't overdo your skin with a lot of products. If you are young, this can tire out your skin in the long run.

• You can get two teaspoons of baking soda and add a few drops of water to make an exfoliating scrub for your face and body.

• Do not over-exfoliate your skin as it will lead to damaged skin, not baby soft skin.

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• Remember that your skin is your body's largest and most vulnerable organ. Take good care of it!

• Wear cotton underwear into the bath to avoid yeast infections caused by the sugar and honey. Do not use the milk and honey bath more than once a month.

• All products should be tested before use to check for susceptibility to allergic reactions. Read How to patch test skin for details. This includes homemade natural products.

• Do not use baby oil. Liquid petroleum jelly and petroleum jelly restricts the skin from making its own moisture. You skin is temporarily soft and moisturized but will dry out more than before.

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Things You'll Need

• Lotion (your choice)
• Facial cleansers (optional)
• Pantyhose/tights
• Cotton gloves
• Socks
• Vitamin E capsules
• Exfoliating puff
• Honey
• Lemon juice
• Sugar
• Milk

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The easiest way to make your skin soft and silky is to clean with gentle soap twice a day and exfoliate three times a week. Apply moisturizer before bed and wear sunscreen outside to protect your skin. For help taking care of sensitive skin and to learn more about an exfoliating scrub you can make at home, read on!

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