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Ashy skin is dry skin you can see.
On deep skin, dryness shows up as a gray, dusty cast on knees, elbows, shins and hands. In East Africa, shea has been part of everyday care for generations. A little Golden on damp skin keeps the moisture in.
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Where it shows up.
- Knees and elbows
- Shins, by midday
- Knuckles and the backs of hands
- Cheeks in cold weather
What may help.
- Moisturize after every shower, before you dress.
- A rich layer on knees, elbows and shins.
- Pat dry instead of rubbing.
What to avoid.
- Very hot showers.
- Drying soaps on the body.
- Light lotions that are gone by noon.
What we reach for.
Help me choose between them
First choiceGoldenMoisture balm for clean skin or scalp, as printed on the jar.Rich in Shea. Body at Ease.From $24
Also goodPure SheaFor knees, elbows and shins, where ash shows first.One Ingredient. Infinite Uses.From $32
A jar of balm moisturizes. It does not change your skin tone, and we will never tell you it should.
How to use it.
- After the shower, before you dress.
- A thin layer on the face. Be generous on knees and shins.
- Morning and night.
How to give it a fair try.
Four weeks, twice a day. Give any new routine that long before you decide.
- First usePatch test done, warm a little and apply it to clean skin. If it stings or turns red, stop and wash it off.
- Week 2Keep going, morning and night. Pay attention to knees, elbows and shins.
- Week 4Decide for yourself, in daylight. If it does not suit you, tell us.
Before you buy.
- Ask someone first
- A patch that darkens, lightens or changes shape quickly.
- A spot that bleeds, crusts or will not settle.
- Any mole that looks different from the others.
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