How to Get Baby Soft Skin

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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!

Method 1

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Cleansing Daily

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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]
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- 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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Method 2

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Use Exfoliation Techniques

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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]
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- 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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Method 3

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Adding Moisture Support

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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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Method 4

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Protecting Skin Outdoors

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Wear sunblock if you're going to step outside of your house.^{[5]
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- 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.

Method 5

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Creating a Bedtime Routine

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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]
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- 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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Method 6

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Creating Handmade Products

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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]
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- 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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What's the point of a sleep mask?

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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 skin loses a lot of its moisture when you sleep, so you can wake up with dry skin. The sleep masks protects your skin by locking moisture in.
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Why is a baby's skin so soft?

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A baby's skin hasn't had much exposure to the elements and they haven't been eating or doing things that are bad for their skin!
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How can I make my skin soft naturally?

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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?

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Hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and ceramides help to repair the skin barrier and hydrate the skin, leading to a softer, more moisturized feel.
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Should exfoliation be done daily? And at what time?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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Warnings

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

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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.

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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.

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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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