subject: Tips for Taking Care of the Skin [print this page] We all know the effect of UV rays on our skin, and thus we must protect our skin from these harmful rays of the sun. But still, we cannot avoid the sun since most of us work and go out during the day. As a result, in order to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun, we have to wear sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
Having the proper moisturizer and a good sunscreen always helps in the long run. It would rejuvenate your skin in ever manner to just add that glow even during summer. It also causes pigmentation which is also called liver spots, age spots. These are also caused due to over exposure of sunlight. Premature aging, wrinkles, sagging are some of the reasons for taking extra care during summer.
Skin becomes dry and freckled when exposed to sun and also it gets those brown spots. A lot of people get red colored spots when the body is exposed to sun. If you are a beach lover then make sure that you take adequate protection from the sun rays as water reflects the rays more strongly than others and it can cause permanent damage to the skin.
Exfoliation is a step which keeps your skin in good condition. Every body should exfoliate at least once in a week. There are many ways to exfoliate skin like chemical peels, microdermabrasion and retinoids.
There are times when you cannot avoid acne. When this happens, you need to seek treatment for your acne. Do not listen to people saying, "Oh, that's just a phase. It'll clear up soon enough." The bottomline is that you need to treat your acne. You cannot just wait for it to clear. By that time it does, you probably have scars and pigmentations that you will deal with for the rest of your life.
It is important that one follow a cleansing routine every day. Remember that it is a cardinal rule to always remove the make-up before going to sleep. Turning in the night with make-up on will only result in clogged pores and eventually, acne. Although there are products that go great for certain types of skin, experts recommend the use of mild soap especially to those who have sensitive skins.
The sun is the other worst thing for your skin. If you never wear sunscreen, you are just asking for wrinkles, saggy skin, and age spots. UV rays cause a lot of damage to your skin. You do need some sun for vitamin D, but no more than 5 to 15 minutes of exposure per day. Whenever you are out in the sun for a prolonged period of times apply sunscreen. Reapply often throughout the day according to the sunscreens instructions.
Remember that it tend to pick up dirt and grime easily and react to it. Prevent irritation by minimizing contact with your skin. This is especially true with your face as this is the most sensitive skin area on the body. Scratching and even pinching existing zits will also lead to irritation so curb that urge!
Care of aging skin can be achieved if you use ingredients that contain the following ingredients. These ingredients are extracted from natural sources, some of them are good enough to be eaten therefore you know they will not harm your skin and there will be no side effects.
Ingredients such as: Cynergy TK, Phytessence Wakame, Nano Lipobelle HEQ10, Active Manuka Honey, Natural Vitamin E, Grapeseed Oil, Olivem 800 and so many other great natural ingredients.
