See You Later, Alligator

Let's go back to that beautiful Friday night last summer. As you arrive at your friend’s house, you hand out hugs and cheek kisses. You and one particular friend are especially glad to see each other so there’s a little rock and a squeal to that hug. Upon him breaking the embrace, your carefully draped Carlton Banks sweater slips off your shoulders. As he helps you adjust, his hand rubs across your arms and he suddenly proclaims "Oh my gosh, you're so smooth" and goes for another caress. You are taken aback by such an unusual compliment yet secretly raising the roof because your skin, which is never complimented and rightly so, has just been adored and now others are copping a feel. The consensus is, yes, your skin is very smooth. 

Another? Sure! Okay...so you're at the movies in the arms of your Shmoopie*. While watching the film, he’s affectionately running his fingers along your shoulder, the length of your arms and the back of your hand. Although you're comforted by his touch, you’re a bit self-conscious of it because the fact of the matter is your skin is rebellious and rude and it seeks to destroy your life. At any rate...he suddenly whispers, "you feel like silk". You swoon, gush, melt, die, kiss the pearly gates and come back to life. Why? Same reason as above; this is something you never expect to hear about your skin. 

For those two simple memories, I would like to thank my Exfoliating Gloves!! We've discussed exfoliation before but I wanted to give you a quicker and less messy alternative to the body scrub .  

These silly little things are the excellent. I’ve walked by them many times in the stores but randomly decided to try them one day. After my first use, I completely abandoned the pouf  and went back to get 2 more pairs and they've been a staple since that day.. 

Go pick up a pair from Target or your local drug store. Simply use the gloves in place of your washcloth/sponge/pouf. Be sure to quickly wash the gloves when you first take them out of the package. Slide them on, pour your bodywash into your palm (if you use bar soap, just rub it on your palm until coated), rub your hands together to create lather and wash your body. You will notice a difference immediately. After you try them comment and let me know what you think. Are you alreaady an exfoliating glove convert? Well, hop in the comments and help me persuade others. 

Enjoy! 

*shout out to the engineer of the adjustable armrests in the “stadium-style seating” at the movies. Yo, good look, son. I'll holla.