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Cracked Heels and Dry Elbows: Why These Spots Need More Than Regular Lotion
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Cracked Heels and Dry Elbows: Why These Spots Need More Than Regular Lotion

The Short Answer: These Spots Have Almost No Oil Glands of Their Own If the lotion you use everywhere else on your body never quite keeps up with your heels, elbows, and knees, it isn't your im...

body butterUnrefined vs. Refined Shea Butter: What Actually Changes for Your Skin

Unrefined vs. Refined Shea Butter: What Actually Changes for Your Skin

Shea butter shows up on more labels than almost any other body-care ingredient, and the word does a lot of hiding. "Shea butter" on an ingredient list can mean a hand-scooped, cream-colored paste t...