National Body Care Day

Yes, it’s true.  There is a day set aside for you to care for your body!  You can look at it as a special treat!

Body care is really all about taking care of yourself and making sure you wash your body, try to use lotion and creams to help hydrate your skin.  It also involves making sure your toenails are cut and you have clean, comfortable clothes to wear.

It’s about the whole person.

For centuries there have been special baths to help your body.  The Romans and the Greeks were very good at taking time to soak.  At least those in the upper echelons of society.

The good news for you is that it doesn’t matter what your background is, you can take steps to keep yourself in top shape.

Your skin is an important part of your body to care for, especially as you age.  Your genes only account for 25% of the reasons for changes.  The other 75% is based on intrinsic factors not related to genes.

There are three important steps to helping your skin:

• First and foremost, use sunscreen.  You can even keep some in your car for the backs of your hands, face and neck.  Sunscreen year round is a great way to help your skin.
• Get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night.  A bit more is ok too.
• Drink, drink, drink.  Staying hydrated is good for your skin but also every other part of your body.

Those steps are important to add to your daily life.  Below are a few things you might do tomorrow for National Body Care day:

Get a massage or manicure

Take an extra long bath or shower

Use a body scrub to exfoliate your skin.

Private Home Health Care loves taking time for extra baths and massages are so relaxing.  We hope that you have a chance to take care of yourself in some way on this day.