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Sun Protection Skincare | 10 Tips For Gorgeous Skin

Sun Protection Skincare | 10 Tips For Gorgeous Skin#

Sun Protection Skincare - 10 Tips For Gorgeous SkinWhat is the MOST important skin care secret you need to know for youthful skin? If you said "Protecting from the harmful rays of the sun!", you get a gold star.

Sunlight is a major cause of skin aging, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH). We all know a sunburn is obvious skin damage. But, did you know that short, repeated exposure to the sun (also called chronic sun exposure) is a major cause of skin damage too.

With your beauty in mind here are some simple but effective suggestions:

Sun Precaution #1 - As a daily routine, apply sunscreen and wear a sun hat. On a big beach day or playing 3 hours of golf. I am sure you are slathered up with sunscreen and wearing your sun protective clothing. What we are talking about here is protecting against the chronic doses of sun you get from doing things like stopping to pick flowers, walking from your car to the office or driving. Remember sun damage accumulates over time and lessens the elasticity of your skin.

Vitamin D - It is impossible to write about sun protection without talking about Vitamin D. Vitamin D is very important to your good health but the amount of sun exposure is unclear at this time. If you are not an outdoor person, your only exposure to UVB rays (UVB generates Vitamin D, not UVA) may be short stints under the mid-day sun. Be sure to consult with your physician about the proper amount of sun for your body. According to the EPA: Get vitamin D safely through a diet that includes vitamin supplements and foods fortified with Vitamin D. Don't seek the sun.

Sun Precaution #2 - Not every sun hat is equal. Choose a sun hat with a brim of 4" or greater that also has a brim that slants downward. A downward angled brim will surround you face giving you protection for more hours of the day. And, do not even think of wearing a baseball cap. A baseball cap basically shades the forehead and that's all!

Sun Precaution #3 -Don't be fooled into thinking a base tan protects you from additional sun damage. According to the FDA, there is no such thing as a safe tan. A tan is your melanin pigment migrating to the basal layer of your skin to protect your DNA.

Sun Precaution #4 - Keep protected from the sun all year round. Both UVA and UVB contribute to premature aging. In the winter months UVB lessens but the harmful UVA rays are in full force year round.

Sun Precaution #5 - Beware of sneaky reflective rays. UV rays can reflect off of cars, the asphalt, water and other surfaces that "bounce" up and reach your face and neck. Wearing your daily dose of sunscreen will help with these harmful sneak attacks. If you are going to be on the snow or water all day or doing road work, you may want to consider wearing a UV protective Sun Mask.

Sun Precaution #6 - Make sunscreen the first layer of your makeup regimen. Dr. Martin, a prominent San Diego dermatologist, recommends using sunscreen, both zinc/titanium (also called mineral sunscreen) and chemical based sunscreen as the first layer of your makeup regimen. Next apply moisturizer, foundation, powder, blush and any other colored cosmetics. Some experts feel a sunscreen using zinc or titanium should be applied after all makeup has been applied since that formula reflects the sun rays. Dr. Martin believes the makeup layers over the zinc/titanium sunscreen only enhance the UV protection. Additionally, many high SPF mineral sunscreens also include chemical ingredients in their formulas to reach those high SPF ratings. You may want to consider a facial moisturizer with SPF... also a good time saver. (Note: If you are using medication, please consult your doctor to know when to apply)

Sun Precaution #7 - Don't forget to apply sunscreen to the back of your neck if your neck is exposed to the sun. Sun-weakened skin becomes lax and the condition of the skin on the back of your neck will affects the more visible front of the neck.

Sun Precaution #8 - Avoid tanning booths. No matter what they say, sitting under a device that emits UV light is going to have a harmful affect on your skin. Dr. Martin says that he has seen patients in their 20's that have the skin of a 50 year because of tanning booths. So pleeeeease don't do it.

Sun Precaution #9 - Be extra careful when you are in higher altitudes. You would be amazed how fast you get sun damage when there is less atmosphere to filter out harmful UV rays.

Sun Precaution #10 - Regular dermatology and self examinations are important. - Many skin cancers, all though not life threatening, can be very disfiguring if they need to be surgically removed. Catch the culprits before they become a problem.

Don't grow old before your time? Make being sun safe a way of life and enjoy your outdoor life looking good.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gail_Madson

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Protecting Skin From Sun Exposure and Ultraviolet Radiation (UV-A & UV-B)

Protecting Skin From Sun Exposure and Ultraviolet Radiation (UV-A & UV-B)#

Protecting Skin From Sun Exposure and Ultraviolet Radiation (UV-A & UV-B)While exposure to the sun is necessary to ensure adequate Vitamin D production, too much of the sun is not a good thing. It is important, especially during the summer to protect your skin from the sun's ultraviolet radiation. The sun emits energy both that we can see and that we cannot see. Part of the energy we cannot see is termed ultraviolet light (UV light). UV light is arbitrarily divided into UV-A and UV-B.

Protection from sunlight is important for many reasons. UV exposure, both from sun and tanning beds, is the most common and avoidable risk factor for skin cancers including basal cell skin cancer, squamous cell skin cancer, and melanoma. In addition to skin cancer risk, sun exposure can cause in increase in the aging process. Long term exposure to sun can cause age spots, some of which can progress to skin cancer. UV exposure also decreases the amount of collagen in the skin and increases the amount of elastin. Collagen and elastin are opposing components in the skin which contribute to skin tightness. Collagen is good and helps to keep skin tight, while elastin is a major component in loose, baggy skin and wrinkles.

Sun exposure in the northern hemisphere is greatest during the summer months, particularly between 10am and 4pm. Just because you are inside does not mean that you are protected. Most glass windows only protect against a part of the ultraviolet spectrum. Interestingly, basal cell skin cancers are more common on the left side of the body and this is thought to be due to sun exposure while driving a car.

There are simple steps which can be done to decrease your sun exposure and protect your skin, the largest organ of the body.
· Wear sunscreen
· Wear long sleeve shirts, even in the summer
· Wear jeans and not shorts
· Wear a cap or large bandana to protect from sun exposure
· Sit in the shade, not out in the middle of the sun
· Beware of reflected sun exposure from concrete and other reflective surfaces
· Limit your outdoor activities between 10am and 4pm during the summer
· Avoid ultraviolet tanning beds and booths - these are as harmful as sun exposure

When choosing sunscreen, it is important to wear a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 and an additional UV-A protection. The sun protection factor (SPF) is only a measure of protection against UV-B radiation, not UV-A radiation. It is also important to reapply every 90-120 minutes, sooner if there is excess sweating or swimming which can remove the protection.

As always, if you have significant sun exposure or notice a spot on the skin which is concerning, consultation with a physician, possibly a dermatologist, is always warranted. For patients with extreme sun exposure, yearly consultation with a dermatologist is a good idea to ensure that there are no concerning moles.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=D.J._Verret

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How To Avoid Dark Spots Easily?

How To Avoid Dark Spots Easily?#

There are two ways to avoid dark spots: microdermabrasion and skin lightening products. If you take a look at what they can do for you, it will be easy to make the right decision.

How To Avoid Dark Spots Easily?Microdermabrasion is a process used by many for removing any dark spots from the skin. It can also be used in the case of acne or other skin defects. The entire process can take around 8 sessions, which means a minimum of 4 months and a maximum of 8 months. It all depends on the situation of your skin and the progress. The visible problem with this way of losing dark spot is the time. However, there is a much bigger issue.

The price of microdermabrasion is sometimes beyond the reach of everyday people. It can easily go up to several thousand dollars. There are some home kits, but the results will never compare to those of the real procedure. After you get the treatment, you will have to be the one who keeps an eye for another problem. A skin cream is necessary if you want to prevent dark spots from returning.

But if you are obligated to use a cream after microdermabrasion, why not use a lightening cream for the beginning?

Such a product is the perfect way to avoid dark spots or make them disappear. The process shouldn't take more than the one of microdermabrasion and it will surely cost a lot less. Even better, the problem can be solved permanently.

The most important advantage of the skin lightening cream is that you can get much more than you pay for. These creams will not only make your skin tone even all over your body, but it will also make your skin softer and healthier.

Nowadays, instead of using chemicals, most people recommend the search of natural creams. There are many ingredients which can change your skin forever and keep it safe from further damage.

In conclusion, the easiest way to avoid dark spots is to get a lightening cream. The risks involved with microdermabrasion are simply too severe and no one should even consider taking them.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jean_Helmet

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5 Foolproof Tips For Preventing Aging Skin

5 Foolproof Tips For Preventing Aging Skin#

The world of skincare products is a confusing place. Here are 5 guaranteed foolproof tips for preventing aging skin. You need not spend hours and hours to get visible results in short order if you follow these simple directions. The key is to do yourself a favor and get in a regular routine. This will deliver the best results in the least amount of time.

1. Don't over think. Just get started. Everyone's skin ages and every day that you delay makes you that much farther behind in this important fight against the signs of aging skin: wrinkles, bags, sags and dark circles.

2. Avoid weather extremes such as midday sun, arctic winter air, and dry airplane cabins as much as possible. Moisturize often to protect against these damaging conditions. Preventing aging skin is about prevention, protection and pro-active nourishment with clinically proven ingredients such as Manuka honey. This ingredient has been shown to increase collagen production and stimulate the immune system.

3. Drink lots of pure water, not sodas or coffee or alcohol. Moisture, or rather the lack of moisture, is among the important early warning signs of aging skin. When you are well hydrated, the use of natural oils such as grape seed oil, olive oil and avocado oil will seal in this moisture to nourish and protect your skin.

4. Find and purchase skincare products with no preservatives, fragrances or alcohol. The use over time of damaging ingredients such as parabens, mineral oil and other petroleum based synthetics in cosmetics will undo whatever good you hope to achieve with their use. Natural ingredients like Japanese sea kelp, Canadian algae and New Zealand honey never contain synthetic preservatives or alcohols. Only use these effective products to further your foray into the complex arena of preventing aging skin.

5. Treat your skin gently. Do not use force or abrasives in excess. These are very injurious to your delicate skin, especially around your eyes. Natural ingredients such as mineral clays from New Zealand and rice bran are extremely effective against the signs of aging skin. They can gently exfoliate, pull out grime and leave a new rejuvenated surface of healthy skin cells exposed to the light of day. Kaolin, a mineral clay from New Zealand is also a mild disinfectant that will deal with inflammation and irritation.

Preventing aging skin is a long-term project that will yield great results if you just get down to it and do it. Daily attention will result in a new, smooth, supple skin that will make you feel as good as you look. Today is the day to get started on your personal renovation project. Enjoy!

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Melissa_D._Logan

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