Friend,are you struggling to keep your skin looking young? Are you
fighting with various skin problems such as skin
cancer,eczema,lupus,psoriasis,sunburn,rosacea,vitiligo,scabies,melanoma,war ts,cholesteatoma,hyperhidrosis,actinic
or solar keratosis,pemphigoid,scleroderma,pemphigus,etc? Do you still
struggle with acne, even though puberty ended for you a decade or more
ago? Are you increasingly noticing lines around your eyes that your
makeup just doesn't cover up anymore? These are all signs that you
are aging, and it's not bad but you can slow the aging process of
your skin, even if it can't be stopped.
First of all it's important to realize that the best skin care really
does begin from within. Factors such as stress, poor diet and not
enough sleep all accelerate aging and this is visible in your skin! How
do you "cure" tired eyes? Sleep, is the best answer! The earlier
you start to take care of yourself the better chances you have of
looking healthy later in life!
Your skin reflects your health. It's your body's canvas and one of its
most valuable assets. For good skin care, start developing healthy
habits that guard your valued possession from outer (and inner) forces.
It's the only skin you'll ever get, so your daily habits mean
everything.
Are You Ready to Take Charge?
Start simple. You can spend all the money you want on the most complex
skin care routine, but it won't really matter if you haven't developed
healthy habits. So before you charge a few hundred dollars worth of
skin care products, evaluate your current skin care routine. Do you
have healthy habits? For instance, do you properly cleanse your skin?
If you're a woman who wears make-up, be sure to remove all traces of
make-up at the end of the day. No matter what your gender is, you
should drink plenty of water, providing your skin with vital moisture
from the inside. When you're out in the sun, be sure to wear sunscreen.
Even though you won't see immediate results, those little steps make a
big difference over time.
Start early. Integrate a proper skin care routine into your day early.
If you're a teenager or if you have a teenager at home, start now to
develop healthy habits. If you're an older adult, lead by example! You
can't replace the skin you're in, but you can nourish and pamper it to
protect it for the future. With the proper care, your skin can stay
fresh as you age.
Seek professional help for skin problems. Skin's not going to be
perfect. It can be dry or oily; it can develop rashes and acne, among
many other issues. Address the problem with a professional skin expert,
either a skin aesthetician at your local salon or a dermatologist for
more severe skin problems.
For the best skin care, block the sun. Protecting your skin from the
sun is important because the sun emits ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Over
time, exposure to UV radiation causes many changes in the skin,
including wrinkles, discoloration, freckles or age spots, benign
(non-cancerous) growths such as moles, and pre-cancerous or cancerous
growths such as basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and
melanoma. In fact, most skin cancers are related to sun exposure.
Exposure to the sun is so damaging to skin that is worth understanding
this problem thoroughly. There are two main types of UV radiation: UVB
and UVA. UVB rays cause sunburns and UVA rays cause tanning. UVA rays
are believed to be responsible for photoaging - the damage that
occurs to the skin from many years of exposure to the sun. Both rays
contribute to the risk of developing skin cancer.
Most sunscreen products available in the past were developed to prevent
sunburns by blocking UVB rays. Fewer sunscreen products have been
equally successful in blocking UVA rays. For that reason, sun
protection recommendations emphasize certain behaviors, as well as the
use of sunscreens. The recommendations include:
Avoiding mid-day sun between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Wearing wide-brimmed hats, long sleeved shirts and pants
Using a generous amount of sunscreen and reapplying it frequently
(every 2-3 hours)
Using sunscreens that have a sun protection factor (SPF) greater than
15, and that have UVA and UVB coverage
Avoid tanning beds
The worlds most beautiful people know that taking these steps early in
life will prolong the health and glow of your skin into your 40's,
50's and beyond! The best skin care starts from within.
The Best Skin Care Tips For Women
Skin typically falls into one of three different types.Read and review
the following categories to best determine the skin you are in
TYPE 1- Sensitive, Fragile or Dry. Your skin may fit into this category
because of light coloring with little natural sun protection. It also
may have skin sensitivies or allergies. Certain medications can push
you into this category also. Gentle products, no harsh acids or alcohol
and added moisture are needed.
TYPE 2- Balanced Not too oily, not to dry and no extreme challenges.
Primary goal is to keep healthy condition and promote protection and
preventative lifestyle.
TYPE 3- Oily or Acne Prone. Usually thicker skin with less wrinkling.
Excess oil may need control. Acne lesions may need treatment.
BASIC CARE
The basic steps of skin care are: Cleanse, Exfoliate, Protect. The key
here is to find the product type that works best for your skin type.
Choosing the wrong products can be worse than doing nothing at all, and
with the myriad of choices on the market, confusion can reign. Here are
a few tips for your skin type:
TYPE 1
Cleanse
Generally does best with non-soap cleanser, which may be in a bar or
creamy form. Gentle is the key, so look for non-abrasive textures. New
ways to cleanse include fruit sugars (beta fructans)and hydrating
ingredients. Aloe, cucumber and hyaluronates are in the "safe bets"
category.
Exfoliate
Mild exfoliation will remove dead skin cells without irritation and
allow moisture and special care products to work more efficiently.
Exfoliation can be achieved manually, by simply using a wash cloth.
Make a compress with cloth soaked in warm water and place on skin for a
few minutes. Then use cloth in gentle, circular motion across skin.
Enzymes also work well. Choose a gentle enzyme mask meant for sensitive
skin. The enzyme acts as a "proteolytic" to ingest dead cells.
Gently remove the sticky residue with warm water and a wash cloth.
Exfoliate the skin twice weekly for best results. Stay away from strong
acids (glycolic, salicylic) typically used in skin care, buffing
granules and clay type masks.
Protection
The goal is to create an environmental barrier while adding some
protective moisture and strengthening the somewhat weak lipid
(oil)barrier of the skin. Choose products that have chemical free
sunscreen protection and moisture enhancing ingredients. Sensitive
skins usually do best with fewer additives, although some calming
essential oils and botanicals may help. Calendula, lavender and vitamin
E are favorite additives.
TYPE 2
Cleanse
Your skin type has more flexibility in choices. Cleansing bars, gel or
creamy cleansers may all work for you. Mild alphahydroxy acids
formulated into the cleanser can make a nice addition for smoother,
fresher skin (look for lactic, glycolic and fruit acid complexes).
Allow cleanser to remain on skin for one to two minutes to loosen
debris before rinsing. Stay away from traditional soap bars, which may
leave a film (like soap scum) or act harshly and overdry normal skins.
Exfoliate
As we age, our skin metabolism slows, causing the shedding function to
be less efficient. By removing surface layers, we stimulate new cell
growth to help maintain a healthy, viable dermis (the functioning
layer). This will discourage lines and loss of elasticity, while
keeping skin looking smooth. Light strengths of alphahydroxy acids in a
gel base or an astringent form work well. Look for strengths not
greater than 10% combined for your routine maintenance. Layer on after
cleansing or at night.
Protection
Light moisture is best for daytime or under sunscreen/makeup. Use a
multi- functional product that has sunscreen as well. Tinted moisture
products are an excellent choice for this category for both male and
female. They give barrier protection against excessive ultraviolet rays
of light.
The Best Skin Care Tips for Men
#1 Keep it clean.
Men have approximately 15% oilier skin and significantly larger pores
than women do. Basically, this means you get dirtier. It is very
important; no matter what skin type you have, to clean your face every
day. Deep cleansing is important. It keeps pores clear, skin healthy
and you looking good.
Cleansing products should be as chemical-free as possible. Deodorant
soaps shouldn't be used on your face. They cleanse with harsh
ingredients and leave a detergent film behind. This may irritate your
skin and will clog your pores. Go natural.
A good scrub is essential for healthy clean skin. It will remove dead
cells and smooth the surface of your face. The scrub should be strong
without being damaging. Stay away from scrubs that contain rough
elements like ground bits of nut or seed extracts. They will tear and
damage the skin. A good scrub will invigorate you, not hurt you.
Moisturizing is a necessity. Again, the product with the least amount
of chemical additives is the best. Always use a light moisturizer on
your face after cleansing and shaving and don't forget your neck!
For an intensive moisture treatment use pure vitamin E, or aloe vera
oil. It is available in liquid form, or just break open a capsule and
apply the oil directly to the skin. This is a great under eye
treatment. Remember it is very important to moisturize this sensitive
area of the face. It is one of the first places to show age because the
under eye skin secretes no necessary oils on its own.
#2 Keep it toned.
Because men are outside more than women are, environmental debris and
pollutants are more a factor to their skin's health. Toning helps keep
the skin clear and firm.
As skin ages, it needs to work harder to maintain its elasticity.
Astringents and toners with glycolic or alpha hydroxy acids work the
best for toning the face. These acids actually can reduce the pore
size, and help avoid ingrown hairs. They are aggressive and have quick
results. Remember to look for a product that is not photosensitive
(sensitive to light).
#3 Treat your skin.
Depending on your skin type (oily, dry or combination) and the time of
year, there are different products that treat and enhance your skin.
Different treatments will have very different results. It is important
to know your skin's needs.
All types of skin need to be exfoliated. This is the removal of dead
skin cells that form daily. This is an essential part of skin
treatment.
After shaving, you need to moisturize with a product that has
absolutely no alcohol in it. Avoid heavy fragrant after-shave products
too, as they can irritate the skin.
Skin that is too shiny doesn't look healthy, just greasy. Blot the
excess oils away. Blotting papers or a light powder that will give you
a more natural finish, are both good options to try.
Don't forget about your lips. Find a balm that has an SPF of at least
15 in it. Peppermint oil has a nice feel and keeps the lips looking
luscious.
#4 Protect your skin.
Healthy skin is young looking skin. There are preventative techniques
that can promote the best skin possible and keep it looking its best
longer. Remember that your skin is a mirror of your overall body
health.

Warm regards,
Raymond Chijioke
skiniss...@yahoo.com
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