Just read a great article from the Dallas Morning News by Jamie Hancock. She interviewed several dermatologists and skin care specialists. The basic message is with skin care less is usually more. The buzzwords these days are “all natural and organic”.
Just because something is natural does not mean it works as an agent for skin care. Lime juice is good for exfoliation but with exposure to sun it can cause blistering. If something is natural and it works well for you then use it. Don’t be guided by marketing slogans on skin care products. Taking care of your largest body organ is critical to good health.
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Bikers and Skin Damage
Bikers suffer serious skin damage, especially to the face. Nothing damages skin like UV rays and wind. UV rays cause serious skin damage via burns and drying of the skin causing wrinkling and even skin cancer. Flying down the road at 60 MPH also causes serious skin damage from the wind and dryness. How many times have you met a serious biker who looks 60 years-old only to find that he/she is much younger. It’s skin damage. Early aging and wrinkles caused by too much sun and wind exposure.
Sunburn Prevention
It seems every day that another article or blog shows up in the news or online warning about the dangers of sunburns. Sunburn prevention is the number one concern of dermatologists these days as more and more patients are developing skin cancers from UV ray exposure. They will tell you that sunburn prevention should always … Read more
Healthy Skin Care Products Are Vital
Maintaining one’s skin is important as it is the body’s largest organ and is constantly exposed to harmful conditions. Healthy skin care products are the key. Whether it’s UV rays, chemicals, toxins, irritants, allergens, or a host of other things, being aware is critical for protection. Using healthy skin products protects against one of the greatest risks to robust skin, UV rays, both UVA and UVB. They both are harmful and can lead to skin cancers, early aging and wrinkles.
Healthy Tanning Time!
March is behind us and hopefully the crazy winter of 2014 is history. Getting outdoors is on our minds and a little preparation is a good thing. Whether you’re spending time in the garden, on the golf course, playing some tennis or headed to the beach, you need to be thinking about your skin. Healthy tanning takes preparation! Even … Read more