Dermabrasion

First, let me make one thing very clear: I was not blessed with soft skin, particularly on my face. It's hard enough to keep my combination skin looking smooth, with its oily spots, flaky patches, and occasional blemishes. But getting it to feel soft to the touch has always been fairly impossible. That is, until I discovered the life-changing Modern Friction face scrub from Origins ($36).

In the past, I have steered away from so-called dermabrasion products, because I was afraid they would irritate my skin. But this product does quite the opposite: It gets rid of irritation, uneveness, dry patches, and dullness by gently resurfacing your face all over. After the scrub, my face has a ruddy glow, but it looks polished and not the slightest bit angry, so read more

The Artemis Woman Heel Smoother Pro is a dermabrasion system for your feet. The pedicure appliance smooths away callouses and dry skin on your heels and toes. In seconds, the battery-operated device painlessly sands away the rough spots without the need for razor blades or harsh chemicals.

Named for the ancient Greek goddess of the moon and the hunt, Artemis specializes in wellness and professional-grade spa products meant to nurture both the body and the soul. As soon as you try the Topaz Foot Butter that comes with the Heel Smoother Pro, you'll understand what I mean. This delicious-smelling cream is enriched with shea butter, essential oils, and topaz crystals to soften your feet and awaken your senses. The kit, which you can buy here for $29.99, also includes one large, rounded tip for the heel and a small, thin tip for the toes. You can buy replacement tips here for $5.99 and more Topaz Foot Butter here. The 1-ounce jar sells for $7.99 and the large 2.5-ounce jar sells for $19.99.