Make Your Skin Winterlicious

Old Man Winter is da house along with the brutal coldness I dread! No matter what your skin type it will be drier than in warmer weather. Whatever moisturizer you select should be heavier than what is used in summer. Body butters and rich creams are excellent in replacing lotions. Read the ingredients and look for products that are high in vitamins, natural butters/oils (no pore clogging mineral oil), glycerin, alpha or beta hydroxy acids. Remember the higher on the list an ingredient is listed the higher the amount present in the product. Do you change your skincare regimen according to the season? If so, what type of changes do you make?

Recipes for Sexy Body Wash and Satin Body Mist

Here are the recipes for 2 of my favorite body products. I call them Sexy Body Wash and Satin Body Mist. They not only nourish, hydrate, and condition the skin, but make you smell erotically scrumptious! The products also makes your skin more receptive to the corrective effects of other skin treatments. The body spray can also be used for the hair as a daily moisturizer. Both recipes can be customized for men or women depending on the variety of soaps and oils used. For the Sexy Body Wash you will need the following:

Pump bottle with aerated plunger (like the ones for commercial liquid soaps) This will create a rich fluffy foam.
Dr. Bronners Soaps Organic Pure Castile Liquid Soap Citrus (There is something very sexy about citrus). The Almond soap is also a nice one to try for this concoction.
Now Foods ORGANIC JOJOBA OIL(You can use olive or almond oil instead).
Distilled Water
Patchouli and Vanilla Essential Oils (Lavender and ylang ylang also work well with the soap's citrus scent. You can use any type or combination of essential/perfume oils you prefer as long as your skin is not sensitive to them).
Funnel (optional depending on the size of your containers)
Measuring cups/spoons (optional)

In the bottle pour 1/2 full of castile liquid soap. Add 1/4 up jojoba oil and 1/4 distilled water. Finally, add several drops of the essential oils according to your smell preference (no more than 10 drops per ounce to prevent skin irritation). Close the bottle and shake up ingredients thoroughly. When you pump it out the aerated plunger the foam will be luxurious and extends the life of the mixture.

For the Satin Body Mist you will need:
Regular spritzer spray bottle
100% fractionally distilled Aloe Vera Juice Warren Laboratories - George's Aloe, 1 Gallon liquid
Pure Organic Honey
Pure Glycerin Glycerin Vegetable Kosher USP - 1 Quart
Essential Oil of choice Plantlife Lavender 100% Pure Essential Oil - Bulgarian - 10 ml (I discovered geranium, ylang ylang, or lavender oils compliment the scent of the body wash). Sometimes I add vitamin E or rosehips oil to make extra nourishing. 
Funnel (if needed)
Measuring cups/spoons (optional)

Fill the spray bottle 1/2 full with the aloe vera juice. Add honey 1/4 up and 1/4 further up glycerin. Add the essential oils according to preference and skin sensitivity. Close bottle shake well. Store in the fridge to preserve product and refresh the skin during hot weather. Spray all over your body making you absolutely irresistible!

Summer Exposure

Attention ladies and gentlemen: As you know, the weather is getting a lot warmer as we approach my favorite season. More of you and your skin is going to show and be exposed. It is a scientific fact that men are highly visual. It has also been proven that many women are just as visual. Therefore, it is time for you to step-up your skin/body care routine a few notches. Heat stimulates the skin's oil glands to greater activity so adjust your skin care regimen accordingly. Ensure that you cleanse, gently exfoliate, tone, and moisturize according to your skin type and skin maturity. Older skin produces less oil, in general, so over-exfoliating would do more harm than good. On the other hand, some people's skin is so oily in the summer they do not need to use an additional moisturizer. It is not rocket science so just use basic common sense. Here of some products that I absolutely have fallen in love with: Crabtree & Evelyn Naturals In-Shower Moisturiser, Milk, Soy & Sugar 6.8 fl oz (200 ml) , Olay Total Effects Total Effects Body Wash, Exfoliate & Replenish, Exfoliate & Replenish 15.2 fl oz , and for the men Jack Black Body Rehab Scrub & Muscle Soak that exfoliates, moisturizes, and renews muscles after a work-out. 

Sensuality vs Sexuality

Sensuality is not synonymous with sexuality. Sensuality is the broader, more general term that encircles the more specific function of sexuality. Our society tends to only use the sensual term when it refers to sexual allure. Sensuality is any thought, idea, action, or behavior that makes us more aware of and in touch with our 5-6 senses. When we are sensual, we are richly indulging the use of one or more of our senses receiving a pleasurable feedback. Indulging in food we crave, praising/worshiping God, enjoying good music, etc., represent sensuality. Sexuality is the state of our mental/biological functions associated with the sex organs (including genitalia), and the sex hormones that fuel the process. We are sensual when we are sexual, but not necessarily in reverse.
Sexy, healthy skin facilitates pleasant stimulation from our senses of touch, sight, and even smell. I have never in my life seen anyone labeled as sexy or sensual if they had bad, unsightly skin. On the flip-side, I have observed individuals who do not have great physical features, but, have great skin! They tend to get far more attention, admiration, respect, and romantic offers than their reciprocal counterparts. Ultimately, if you want an awesome sex life you must start with awesome skin. Ain't dat da truth y'all?