The document is a newsletter from Nafrini Skin Care that provides tips and advice for basic skin care, facial skin care, alleviating dry skin, and achieving beautiful soft skin. It discusses skin types, cleansing routines, moisturizing, exfoliating, and other lifestyle habits to maintain healthy skin. The newsletter also invites readers to submit article ideas or advertise their businesses within future issues.

1. 5000625-190500January 2010 Volume 1, Issue 1The New You<br />Nafrini Skin Care, PO Box 270192, Houston, Tx 77277-0192<br />INSIDE THIS ISSUEBasic Skin CareWhat is Dry Skin?Facial Skin CareAlleviating Dry Skin Tips to Beautiful & Soft Skinwww.nafrini.com customerservice@nafrini.com <br />At Nafrini Skin Care we believe God created a plant and/or natural <br />remedy for every need that we have on earth. Our mission is to find <br />those natural remedies and share our findings with the world. Our <br />vision is to teach and educate people on how to obtain lasting beauty<br /> by creating natural skin care products. We know that true lasting <br />beauty is having healthy glowing skin. We strive to offer you different tips, lessons and ideas on how to get and keep that beautiful healthy glowing soft skin.<br />“Treat your body like a temple so it can radiate beauty”<br />Basic Skin Care <br />Skin Care is an essential part of most people’s daily routine. It involves washing the skin to remove dirt and oils and keeping it properly moisturized, as well as avoiding harsh soaps and cosmetics that may irritate the skin.<br />Certain lifestyle changes can also benefit the skin. For example eating a healthy diet, exercising, getting plenty of sleep and protecting the skin from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation can improve the health and appearance of the skin.<br />The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it has many functions. For instance it protects infectious agents from entering the body, shields internal structures from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, protects the body from injury and regulates the body temperature. It is also a major component of a person’s appearance. To remain healthy and looking its best, the skin requires regular care.<br />What is Dry Skin?<br />Dry skin is a common condition that results from a loss of moisture in the skin; it may be accompanied by itching, flaking or the appearance of fine lines. <br />The skin can lose moisture as a result of<br />Environmental Factors (e.g., weather)

2. Aging

3. Chronic illness (e.g., diabetes)Dry skin can affect people of all ages, even infants. The medical term for dry skin is xerosis. Dry skin has a parched look, resulting from its inability to retain moisture and usually feels “tight” and uncomfortable especially after cleansing. <br />Other factors leading to dry skin can include:<br />Over cleansing. Frequent showering or bathing, especially using hot water. This tends to break down the lipid barriers in the skin, resulting in dryness. Also, frequent swimming, especially in heavily chlorinated pools, can lead to dry skin.

4. Harsh soaps and detergents (e.g., deodorant and anti-bacterial soaps). Products containing fragrances and lauryl sulfates are harsher and more irritating to the skin. Therefore, excessive use of these products can lead to a loss of moisture.