Skin That Glows

Proper skin care can prevent many skin problems and even help delay your body’s natural aging process. Below are some simple skin care tips that will help protect your skin and keep it looking healthy and beautiful!

• Protect yourself from the sun. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during high-intensity hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.
• Don’t smoke. Smoking can accelerate the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles; it causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layer of your skin, decreasing blood flow and depriving the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health.
• Wash your skin gently. Cleansing is an essential part of caring for your skin. Warm water is preferable to hot, which removes the natural oils from your skin. Choose mild soaps and pat your skin dry, so that some moisture remains on your skin, then moisturize immediately.
• Moisturize regularly. Moisturizers help maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels. They work by providing a seal over your skin – to keep water from escaping, or by slowly releasing water into your skin. The moisturizer that’s right for you depends upon your particular skin type and your age.

Source: “Skin Care: Top 5 Habits for Healthy Skin” – Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research