I'll be the first to admit that skin care hasn't always been at the top of my priority list. For the most part, if it didn't involve treating my breakouts or removing my makeup, I wasn't too concerned. Not at age 23, at least.

My wake-up call came, however, as soon as I experienced winter in New York City for the first time. I was miserable — every inch of skin on my body ached from dryness, and it didn't help that I had a long commute, requiring me to spend extra time braving the cold outside. It was an all-around rough time, but I did learn a valuable lesson: Body scrubs and conditioning masks can work miracles to combat the drying, dulling, and flaking effects of a frightful season.

I soon after decided to enhance my exfoliating routine and add a few additional hydrating products into the mix — including for my butt. Yep, you read that right. I stumbled across a beauty duo that featured a full-on booty scrub (That booty tho.) and booty mask (Down with the thickness.) made by beauty brand Anese. On the company's website, it claims that the products simultaneously target stretch marks and blemishes, while also nourishing the skin. Intrigued, I spent a relaxing Sunday afternoon giving them a whirl. The results were quite interesting.

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