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January 8th: National Winter Skin Relief Day, National Argyle Day, National Bubble Bath Day, National English Toffee Day, and National JoyGerm Day.

⛄️National Winter Skin Relief Day! The dropping temperatures outside and rising thermostats inside sap the amount of moisture in the air. Our skin is the first to notice. Joshua Zeichner MD, Director of Cosmetic & Clinical Research at The Mount Sinai Hospital, makes a few recommendations to help us keep our skin hydrated through the winter. When the chill sets in, avoid the temptation to take those long, hot showers. The heat strips skin of its natural oils (called ceramides) and causes inflammation. Causing the skin cells to swell, when they dry they become loose like poorly grouted tiles and crack. Instead, take shorter, lukewarm showers and use gentle cleansers. Harsh soaps with surfactants and claims of pH balance can be harsh on the skin. And don’t scrub! Be tender and let the water and lather do the work. If you have dry, cracked skin, look for a cream or ointment with light petrolatum, hyaluronic acid and ceramides – the natural fats that make up the grout between the skin cell tiles ~ Joshua Zeichner MD. After bathing, pat the skin dry with a soft towel. Rubbing causes more irritation and inflammation. With the door closed to keep the humidity in, add a moisturizer. When dressing, wear layers. The closest layer should be made of natural fibers. Soft fabrics like flannel and cotton cause little to no irritation compared to synthetic materials. Layers also are more effective against cold weather. Winter skin relief comes in many forms. Our skin needs hydration at night, too. Adding humidity to the air with a cool mist humidifier will not only hydrate your skin but will also provide a more restful sleep. The makers of CeraVe Skincare founded National Winter Skin Relief Day to bring awareness to all the extra attention winter skin needs. About Valeant Consumer Healthcare: Valeant Consumer Healthcare is a division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC. Valeant Consumer Healthcare, one of the fastest growing consumer products companies in the U.S., offers a wide range of products that improve people’s lives in the eye care, skincare, and vitamin categories, including flagship brands such as Biotrue® solution, CeraVe® skincare, and PreserVision® eye vitamins. In addition to the vast product portfolio, Valeant Consumer Healthcare has a consistent new product pipeline that is developed via collaborative partnerships with healthcare professionals.

👢National Argyle Day! Occasionally you may find argyle spelled argyll. Derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in western Scotland, the pattern used for kilts and plaids and from the patterned socks (known as a tartan hose) worn by Scottish Highlanders since at least the 17th century, is recognized and honored on this day. Most commonly referred to the overall pattern made of diamonds or lozenges, the word argyle sometimes indicates a single diamond in the design. Layers of overlapping motifs are found in most argyle layouts adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement and texture. Typically in the pattern, there is an overlay of intercrossing diagonal lines on solid diamonds. The design’s popularity was helped by its identification with the Duke of Windsor, Pringle of Scotland (a luxury knitwear manufacturer and importer). The Duke, like many others, used the argyle design pattern for golf clothing on both jerseys and long socks that were needed for the plus-fours trouser fashion of the day. Argyle knitwear became fashionable in the USA after the first world war. U.S. Open and PGA champion, Payne Stewart (1957-1999) was known and loved by his fans for his bright and flashy outfits of tams, knickerbockers and argyle socks.

🛁National Bubble Bath Day! The bubbles on top of the water (also known as foam bath or foaming bath) insulate the bathwater, keeping it warmer for a longer period of time. Children find bubble baths fun and enjoy playing with the bubbles which entice them to take their baths. Some bubble baths serves a dual purpose and can also be used to wash skin or hair. Bath foam preparations may be in the form of a liquid, gel, or as solids in the form of powders, grains, or tablets. According to the AC Nielsen Data, Mr. Bubble is the #1 brand of bath products in the United States and it celebrated its 57th birthday this year. Mr. Bubble is a brand of bath product made by The Village Company. The brand’s slogan is “Makes Getting Clean Almost as Much Fun as Getting Dirty!” Mr. Bubble was founded by Harold Schafer and the Gold Seal Company in 1961 in North Dakota, USA. The Gold Seal company manufactured and distributed Mr. Bubble until 1986 when the company was sold. Mr. Bubble bubble bath products have been reformulated to be tear-free, dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic and pediatrician tested.

🍫National English Toffee Day! A day recognized by the National Confectioners Associations and celebrated by millions across the country. A popular variant of the original toffee, in the United States “English toffee” is a buttery confection topped with almonds. It’s made by caramelizing sugar with butter and can be both hardened or chewy. The Heath bar is a type of candy bar that is made with an English toffee core.

😊🔬National JoyGerm Day was created as a day to remind people across the country that by being positive and treating people with kindness, they can influence those around them and pass that positive attitude on to others. When we share good moods, we impact the lives of people around us and those people become infected with that same positive joy and spread it to others. Laugh, smile, be kind, inspire and spread the one type of germ that is good for everyone to catch! Founded in 1981 by a rather joyful and exuberant woman, Joan White, National Joygerm Day spread infectiously across the nation through TV interviews, radio shows, newsletters, magazines, postcards, hug coupons and well, the pure joy of its founder. Joygerms LTD club members are in all 50 states and there are more than 180,000 card-carrying members around the world. Yes, Joygerms get free membership cards. But seriously, Joan spreads her Joygerms to others through this day and many other ways as well.

I know my skin needs relief from winter dryness. That reminds me I need more lotion. (And guess what MD it comes from New Mexico.) I did not know that bubbles would hold the warmth in your bath. Learn something new everyday. My Uncle work at our Hersey plant when it was called the Heath plant and sometimes he would bring home a big bag of pieces of heath bars (they were the bars that weren't perfect). JoyGerm, that's a good term for a happy joyful person. And passing it on is a wonderful idea. I try to be a happy joyful person but sometimes it's difficult. Be happy!

You all can have my share of asparagus!🤢

Sending warm happy hugs!😷🐶💕❄️💕