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skincare (n.) 護膚
Warning! Dry skin ahead
警告！乾燥肌膚來了
1.
The sun and heat of summer is behind us, but that doesn't mean you can stop thinking about skincare. Your skin, the largest 1)organ of the body, is made of layers of 2)cells and oil 3)glands. Oil is produced by these glands all year, but in the cold months there are many elements robbing your skin of those oils when you need them most.
雖然夏季的太陽與炎熱已經遠離我們，但並不代表你可以不必考慮皮膚保養的事。皮膚是你身上最大的器官，由許多層細胞與脂腺組成。這些脂腺終年分泌油脂。但是在天氣冷的月份，有許多元素會奪去你皮膚上的油脂，就在你最需要它的時候。
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1) organ (n.) 器官
2) cell (n.) 細胞
3) gland (n.) 腺體
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In 1)humid weather your skin can get extra moisture from the air. But when the temperature drops, so does the humidity level. Besides, when it's colder you're more likely to take longer and hotter showers or baths. Perhaps you are sitting all day in an office or school where the heat is kept on. All these 2)factors will 3)strip the skin of oil and moisture.
天氣潮濕時，皮膚可以從空氣中得到額外的水分。但是氣溫下降時，濕度也隨之降低。此外，天氣冷的時候你洗澡的時間可能比較長，水溫也比較高。或許你整天坐在辦公室或是學校，一直開著暖氣。這些因素都會使你的皮膚失去油脂與水分。
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1) humid (a.) 潮濕的，濕熱的
2) factor (n.) 因素
3) strip (v.) 剝奪
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The best thing to do is 1)seal that moisture in. After showering, put on an oil-based 2)lotion. Don't use water-based lotions as the water will quickly 3)evaporate off your skin.
最好的辦法就是把水分封在裡面。淋浴後，擦上油性乳液。不要用水性乳液，因為水份會很快從你的皮膚上蒸發掉。
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1) seal (v.) 封住
2) lotion (n.) 乳液
3) evaporate (v.) 蒸發
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Also, don't 1)pack away the 2)sunscreen just because it's getting cold. Winter UV 3)rays can still damage and dry out skin. Use at least an SPF 15 sunscreen all year round, and don't forget to protect your lips.
還有，不要因為天氣變冷了就把防曬乳收起來。冬天的紫外線一樣會傷害皮膚並使其乾燥。全年都要使用防曬係數十五以上的防曬乳，還有別忘了保護嘴唇。
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1) pack (v.) 打包
2) sunscreen (n.) 防曬乳
3) ray (n.) 射線
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These 1)hints aren't just for models. Everyone should take better care of the skin, especially babies and the 2)elderly, who must be protected from the ill effects of winter.
這些提示不只模特兒適用。每個人都該更加照顧自己的皮膚，特別是嬰兒與老年人，他們必須嚴防冬天帶來的負面效果。
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1) hint (n.) 提示
2) elderly (a.) 上了年紀的
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For babies, keep bath time short and 1)moisturize soon after bathing. Be careful not to 2)wrap 3)infants or children in too many clothes. If they're too hot, it might 4)irritate their skin and could lead to 5)prickly heat. The elderly also have to be careful, since their glands are producing less oil now.
對嬰兒來說，洗澡時間要短，而且洗完以後要趕快濕潤肌膚。注意不要給嬰兒或兒童包上太多層衣物。如果他們感到太熱，可能會刺激到皮膚，而且會長痱子。年長者也要小心，因為他們的脂腺現在分泌的油脂減少了。
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1) moisturize (v.) 濕潤
2) wrap (v.) 包裹
3) infant (n.) 嬰兒
4) irritate (v.) 刺激，使過敏
5) prickly heat (phr.) 痱子，汗疹（又稱 heat rash）
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Skincare experts have some additional 1)tips for winter. You should drink lots of water. 2)Indoors you can put bowls of water on top of 3)radiators to add more moisture to the air. When you take a shower, keep the bathroom door open, which allows moisture to spread into other rooms.
皮膚保養專家針對冬天還有一些額外的訣竅。要多喝水。在室內，你可以在暖氣上放幾碗水，增加室內的濕度。淋浴時讓浴室的門開著，這樣濕氣可以散佈到別的房間。
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1) tip (n.) 提示
2) indoors (adv.) 在室內
3) radiator (n.) 暖氣機
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Put a moisturizer on especially dry areas of your body, such as hands, feet and 1)elbows. 2)Old-fashioned petroleum jelly will do. 3)Rubbing on the jelly at night and wearing cotton gloves or socks may not look sexy, but your skin will be much more 4)appealing in the morning. And imagine how nice your skin will look and feel when spring finally comes.
身上特別乾燥的部位，像是手、腳、手肘，可以塗抹保濕霜。用傳統的凡士林就行了。晚上把凡士林塗上去，並且穿戴上棉手套、棉襪。這樣看起來或許不怎麼性感，但是到了早上你的皮膚就會好看得多。想想看春天終於降臨時，你的皮膚看起來、摸起來會有多棒。
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1) elbow (n.) 手肘
2) old-fashioned (a.) 老式的
3) rub (v.) 塗抹
4) appealing (a.) 吸引人的
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