7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 7: Choosing the Right Moisturizer
As we age, that lustrous, dewy complexion of our youth can seem very far away indeed. Proper skin care, including well-chosen moisturizers, can help to retain, or regain, that bright, youthful appearance that we all long to have. Moisturizers serve many purposes in keeping your skin looking great. A good moisturizer will both hydrate your skin AND seal that moisture in. Depending on your needs, it may also provide a long term improvement in the overall condition of your skin, healing existing skin damage, and preventing future skin damage. Here are various ingredients that can be found in...
Read More7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 6: Exfoliation
What is exfoliation? Exfoliation is the process whereby your skin sheds dead cells, enabling younger ones, generated deep in the epidermis, to migrate upward to replace them. This shedding of dead skin cells unclogs pores, keeps skin clean, and helps reduce acne breakouts. As we age, the process tends to slow down, resulting in rough, dull looking skin. Why is it important? Getting rid of dead cells helps soften wrinkles and brighten skin. It also increases your cell turnover rate, resulting in a clearer, smoother, more even-toned skin. In addition, exfoliation improves penetration and...
Read More7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 2: The Importance of Fresh Air and Exercise
Why do we exercise? For most of us, it’s because we want to feel good, and we want to look good. What’s not so obvious, though, is that exercise is as important to the condition of our skin as it is to the condition of our bodies. When comparing the skin of athletes to that of non-exercisers, researchers found the athletes’ skin to be denser, thicker, more elastic, and stronger. Increased blood flow When you exercise, your cardiovascular system rushes freshly oxygenated blood to the surface to feed your muscles. The same high oxygen content also plumps up your skin making...
Read More7 Steps to Great Skin – Step 1: Why Sleep Matters
Ahh… sleep! Get enough sleep, and you’ll wake up in the morning feeling refreshed and ready to face the day. Do it regularly, and it may help your skin look years younger. The Three C’s: Cortisol, Collagen, and Cell Turnover What is Cortisol, and how does it affect my skin? Cortisol (hydrocortisone) is a hormone which is produced by the body in response to stress. Strong and immediate links have been found between sleep deprivation and increased levels of cortisol. High levels of cortisol have been linked to breakdown and dysfunction in every tissue in the body, including...
Read More3 Things You May Not Know About UV Radiation – and Why You Should!
The American Cancer Society recommends four easy, fun, and safe sun habits: Slip, Slap, Slop and Speak out. It all sounds so easy – grab a bottle of sunscreen, apply it, and you’re safe to go out into the sun. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as that, and what you don’t know may be putting you, or your children, at risk of premature aging, or even potentially deadly skin cancer! UVA vs UVB Ultraviolet radiation is classified according to wavelength as UVC, UVB, or UVA. UVC has the shortest wavelength, and is the most damaging – but it is completely...
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