Forsaking the rough for the smooth

Dr Pixie McKenna, right, of C4's Embarrassing Bodies, is a GP who specialises in dermatology and she has been brought on board by

Vaseline as brand ambassador of its Sheer Infusion range.

She has the following advice on getting perfect skin.

1 Get hydrated. Start drinking at least two pints of water per day to promote internal hydration.

2 Remember, the hotter the shower water, the more skin moisture is lost.

3 Moisturise. Don't be tempted to apply layer upon layer of thick greasy moisturiser to the skin, as layering traps heat as well as moisture.

Instead, apply a light, silky, super-hydrating moisturiser, such as Vaseline Sheer Infusion (4.99 for 200ml, from Boots, supermarkets and pharmacies), while Sheer Infusion Vitamin Burst contains vitamins B and E to banish dull skin (also 4.99).

4 Get enough sleep. Getting seven to eight hours is highly beneficial for the skin.

If you're deprived of sleep, this will make your skin appear dull and tired.

New from Bronnley comes the Honey Blossom Bath and Body Collection with six products – a Soothing Body Wash, Relaxing Bath Elixir, Nourishing Body Lotion, Moisturising Soap, Soap Set and Intensive Hand and Nail

Therapy, all enriched with natural extracts of honey and evening primrose oil, with the delicate scent of blossom for a sumptuous floral infusion.

Prices start at 5.50 for the soap. 01280 702291 for stockists.

Slough away dead skin cells to reveal the younger, fresher skin beneath with ARK Age Aware Invigorating Body Scrub, a creamy exfoliator containing multi-fruit acids and refreshing mint. It costs 22 for 200ml from www.arkskincare.com and on: 020 7938 1898.

Draw attention to silky smooth skin with Benefit's Bathina, a glimmering body balm (with aloe and jojoba) you apply with a puff for a golden-pink sheen on legs, arms and anywhere you feel particularly proud of. It costs 22.50, on the Benefit counters.

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