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Hitting a Rough Patch (Literally)? 5 Best Cures for Bumpy Spots

Smooth arms? Sure. Legs? Check. But what about every last inch of your body? Ward off bumpy rough patches with our cures

by Emily Popp

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You've probably heard that (kinda hackneyed) phrase: "Life's a bumpy ride." But that saying is meant to be taken figuratively, not literally. As hard as you try to keep your skin velvety smooth, it's pretty much a given that somewhere along the road you're going hit a rough patch.

Sure, maybe your arms are baby soft, but what about your heels? Guessing those might be in desperate need of a pumice stone rub. Or your knees? Are they mini-skirt ready? And then there are areas you didn't even know needed extra attention ... like behind your ears. Yup, that often forgotten area is a prime zone for dry, cracked skin.

But before you start feeling more reptile than human, we've gathered the best tips and tricks for warding off those annoying rough patches that keep you from having the smoothest skin of your life.

So instead of forgoing sandals because you're embarrassed by your cracked heels or just accepting that your elbows will always be Sahara desert dry, keep clicking for the cures.

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great tips for summer! And not only summer.

by venenumletalis Monday, April 22, 2013 at 06:50AM Report as inappropriate

My husband gets dry patches around his ears and under his wedding band--thanks for addressing these! I LOVE Elizabeth Arden's "Eight Hour Cream." I also love O'Keeffe's "Working Hands" for transforming the most rough skin into silk!

by GigiSD Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks for the tips.

by Monique3 Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 09:12PM Report as inappropriate

The Baby Foot Exfoliate looks kind of interesting... but does it mean my feet would be peeling inside my shoes for up to a week???

by purple9a Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 04:53PM Report as inappropriate

I really like the Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream!

by Chris213 Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 06:48AM Report as inappropriate

Great tips for dry skin!

by yestfl Friday, April 19, 2013 at 06:23PM Report as inappropriate

I don't dry skin in many places...except behind my ears! It's just tough to moisturize too heavily there because I don't want my hair to get greasy. Glad to know I'm not the only one though.

by HeathRene Friday, April 19, 2013 at 05:04PM Report as inappropriate

very helpful :)

by ainmeb Friday, April 19, 2013 at 04:36PM Report as inappropriate

And I always thought I was a pro at dry skin after living with it all my life. I never would have thought behind my ears was a dry spot to look out for. Great info:)

by heather_hejna Friday, April 19, 2013 at 02:39PM Report as inappropriate

awesome tips! i have psoriasis and have to lives by some of these tips.

by 92jess11 Friday, April 19, 2013 at 02:32PM Report as inappropriate