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Proper Skin Care - Having A Younger And Healthier Look

Date Added: July 24, 2010 04:04:17 PM
Author: prjomo185
Category: Beauty: Cosmetics

Millions of women – and men – desire to always look young and healthy. There's nothing unhealthy about wrinkled or sagging skin, and a great many people accept the way they look. Yet, society of today sends the message that beauty counts. And looking our best can fortify self-confidence. What makes skin age? Have you ever wanted to know why some 40-year-olds boast gorgeous-looking skin, while others have to deal with signs of aging as early as their 20s? Your skin ages according to your biological clock, which is influenced by your generic makeup, and your exposure to the sun. Overexposure to the sun's rays, as well as smoking, strain and environmental pollution, cause your skin to age faster than you do. Your skin lacks moisture and collagen, the connective tissue that gives skin its elasticity and firmness. What's the result? Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging and age spots, as well as an uneven distribution of fat. Basics of skin care Daily use of moisturizers and sunscreens that protect the skin from UV-rays - both UVA and UVB - is one of the best means of avoiding skin damage, rejuvenating skin and protecting yourself from skin cancer. You should select one with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Start applying sunscreen when you're young. Antiwrinkle solutions There are a great many no-prescription products for reducing wrinkles. These "cosmeceuticals" typically contain - alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA), retinoids, antioxidants, or tropical growth factors. AHA creams can be applied alone or combined with a retinoid to treat minor skin damage. They may better the texture, make the skin firmer and more elastic by speeding exfoliation and stimulating the production of collagen. Retinoids work best when applied with AHA products. If applied over a period of years, they will continue to reverse skin aging, antioxidants and growth factors may also help to reverse environmental damage to skin. With such variety, ask your medical practitioner to recommend a customized skin care routine.
 
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