Skin Care TipsWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Like it or not, your skin will be with you for rest of your life. Your skin serves you and your body in a number of ways. It aids in sensory perception, protects you from injuries, provides a barrier against dehydration, assists in temperature maintenance, removes toxic wastes, aids in manufacture of vitamin D, and provides structure to organs and tissues within your body. To put it lightly, your skin is an integral part of your life. It's essential that you care for it and maintain it in a healthy state so that it will continue to function well for you as you age. Knowing Your Skin We glance quickly at skin on rest of our bodies when we shave, and we know to cover our skin when it's cold. But do we really know our skin? Is it dry or oily? Sensitive or thick? How often do new moles or wrinkles develop? Does your skin react differently when you change your lotions, cleansers, and creams? Do you have a skin care routine? Your skin is very important to your overall health and well being. Take time to really look at your skin, and get to know its various features and subtleties. If you are not satisfied with your current skin care products, look for higher quality natural organic products that will improve condition of your skin. Skin Care Tip: Enlist help of a natural skincare expert to examine your skin, point out trouble spots, and monitor condition of your skin. A dermatologist can also help you understand your particular skin type, and recommend skin care products that would work best for you. Protecting Your Skin The ultraviolet rays of sun are damaging to your skin and to your health. Sun exposure can lead to premature aging, sagging, wrinkles, skin discoloration, and development of cancer. And while a suntan will eventually fade at end of summer, damage to skin from sunlight will continue to accumulate over time. Take measures to protect your skin from sun and its damaging rays. Sun Screen: Sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 helps block damaging rays of sun, and it should be used every day for adequate protection. Even if you don't plan on sunbathing, you are exposed to sun when you drive in car or walk into grocery store. If you tend to sweat heavily, or if you are exercising vigorously, reapply sunscreen every two to three hours throughout day.
| | Skin Care for MenWritten by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Most men develop some kind of necessary skin care cleansing routine in teenage years. Acne, blemishes, and attentions of opposite sex are usually reason for such routines. However, many men ignore toning and moisturizing steps that can improve both appearance and feel of facial skin. Skin care products and routines may seem likely stuff for women only, but men have skin too. And just like women, men can do wonders for their skin by simply learning a few basic principles of skin care. For starters, men need to understand what type of skin they have, how to care for their skin, and how to develop a skin care routine they can live with.Know Your Skin Type Before you can select skin care products, you need to know what type of skin you have. Although women often learn these differences as soon as they can hold a bar of soap, many men find question perplexing. Skin is skin, right? Wrong! Your skin can be normal, oily, dry, sensitive, or a combination. Here’s a primer for men on deciphering your skin type. Normal Skin: If you’ve never had problems with oily skin or dry skin, it’s likely that you have “normal” skin. The pores of normal skin are small and overall skin tone is even. If you’ve never given a second thought to your skin before, your skin type is probably normal. Oily Skin: As its name implies, oily skin is slightly to moderately greasy. If you have oily skin, your pores are medium to large in size and prone to blockage. You probably have problems with pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and acne cysts. Oily skin is usually thicker and firmer than normal skin and it’s less sensitive to environmental damage. Dry Skin: Dry skin characteristically feels tight and itchy. Winter is especially rough on this skin type. Dry skin is usually thinner than normal skin and may even be slightly rough to touch. If you have dry skin, you may have noticed that your skin is also easily irritated. Sensitive Skin: Men with sensitive skin are usually ones who actually know their skin type. Sensitive skin is prone to rashes and breakouts from any kind of irritants such as sun, perfumes, shaving cream, temperature extremes, and even soap. Be very careful about skin care products you choose if you have sensitive skin. Avoid products with dyes, perfumes, or unnecessary chemical ingredients that may irritate your skin.
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