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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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Elbows Why is it that even if you have perfectly soft skin all over, your elbows still manage to feel like an elephant's back? The key is to use a really heavy-duty moisturizer like Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream Skin Protectant. This stuff's street name should be "Vaseline on Steroids." It's made for use all over your body, but it works best on your dry elbows. For extra-soft effects, use right after you hop out of the shower, when your skin's still damp. The lotion traps the moisture, amping up the hydrating effects.

A quick and easy tip: If you work in front of a computer all day, you're probably resting your elbows on a hard surface for hours. It may sound simple, but always keep a cardigan on hand to give your bare elbows a break.

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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