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Wrinkles – Laugh Lines Are No Laughing Matter
June 2nd, 2008It is no secret that having smooth skin is considered to be very sexy, so despite their name, having laugh lines is no laughing matter. When you smile and laugh the small wrinkles that appear on the outside corners of your eyes tend to deepen and become more noticeable over time. Keeping these lines and other signs of aging at bay is no easy task, unless, of course, you are able to maintain an ideal weight, keep to the shade, avoid any and all pollution and never laugh. But don’t despair; as with all appearances of aging, there are lots of small easy steps you can take throughout your life to minimize the problem.
The lines that appear on the face, neck, and other exposed areas tend to be the most concerning. However, wrinkles show up all over the body and the annual arrival of summer and the unavoidable excursion to buy a new swimsuit seem to throw a spotlight on our hidden flaws. To help your skin look its best two simple suggestions that anyone can follow are: avoid yo-yo dieting and always apply sunscreen.
With growing age, the fat tissues beneath the skin start breaking down, causing the skin to lose its elasticity. And over the years, our skin which could easily regain its composure after getting stretched during course of normal actions like laughing or making faces, loses this ability resulting in the formation of wrinkles. It is true that the adverse impact of time and nature on our skin cannot be stopped, yet there are no reasons to let ourselves surrendered and lose our fight against aging.
Again it is plain clear that people who spend several hours under the sun without adequate skin protection, and those who smoke and thus neglect their health have to suffer from early signs of aging like abundant wrinkles on their faces. Same is true for people who didn’t observe healthy dieting habits, experienced frequent weight gain and weight loss, and didn’t care for their skin health.
Keeping your skin well-nourished is one of the basic rules of skin care. Following a diet that meets or exceeds the daily requirements of vitamins and minerals is essential. Dermatological tests have proven that without sufficient intake of Vitamin C and linoleic acid (an omega-6 fatty acid commonly found in flower oils) skin is more likely to age quickly and atrophy, resulting in abundant wrinkles. Also, a diet that is heavy in carbohydrates and fats can have a similar effect on the skin’s appearance.
Sweat, oils, and pollution can clog pores and stress the skin. Using the wrong cleanser could do more harm than good as some soap can dry out the skin causing it to feel rough and others contain harsh ingredients that can cause irreparable damage. Just because a product is endorsed by a celebrity, promises the fountain of youth, or has an attractive name does not guarantee that it will prevent or remove wrinkles.
Make sure to look at all the ingredients in your facial cleanser. Of course, if you are allergic to anything, do not use that product. All those unpronounceable ingredients in your cleanser are confusing. Do some checking out online as to what these ingredients actually are and how they will affect your skin. You do not want to risk getting cancer from these ingredients in exchange for helping get rid of wrinkles. More natural and organic products are becoming popular and may be gentler to your sensitive facial skin.
Use a little common sense when it comes to skin care. Even though we all have to play the hand we are dealt – hypersensitivity to the sun or bad genes – doing a little research or choosing to wear a big floppy hat at the beach will go a long way towards keeping you skin smooth and fabulous.
Serious Skin Care
May 27th, 2008The human body’s largest organ is, in fact, its skin. This marvelous flesh keeps us cool, warms us and protects from everything from bacteria to dehydration. The first life of defense, this durable and self repairing cover protects us, but what are we doing to protect it? Here are a few simple ways you can help your skin, help you.
Daily care is a must. Don’t allow yourself to get into the habit of using products like deodorant soap on your face. This can cause drying, cracking and flaking. Instead, use products made for your type of skin. Make sure that the product you are using is for daily use because many scrubs and care products contain Salicylic Acid and used in combinations with other products it can cause drying and irritation.
If you are using a care product for that contains alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) keep in mind that this product can in fact make your skin more sensitive. There are studies that link this product to a greater sunburn risk. Some products that contain AHA now carry a warning on the label. It doesn’t hurt to check though.
We all know that we should limit our time in the sun. Whatever brand of sunblock you choose to buy for serious skin care, it is recommended it be at least SPF30 and that is blocks both UVA and UVB rays and remember to reapply after sweating or swimming. You can even get a sunburn while skiing the snowy slopes.
One part of our face we seem to forget is our lips, which also will burn. Shiny glosses that women may use do not protect from the suns rays. The shiny gloss can stay, but, to protect your lips, put a layer of balm, or lip gloss with sunscreen in it to keep up with your serious skin care plan.
Areas that get the most exposure, your head and arms and shoulders, should be protected too. Your serious skin care regime can and should include what you wear. Before you go out into the sun, try wearing a light weight shirt that will cover and protect your arms and shoulders. Even wearing a hat is a good idea. This will protect not only your head, but, your face and ears.
Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate! Serious skin care works from the inside out, our bodies skin, will show dehydration first. Hydrating lotions on the skin are important. Hydrating on the inside is just as important.
Taking care of our skin that takes care of us should be our number one rule. Serious skin care procedures and good practices, will keep our skin healthy and us looking better. This skin is ours for life, and a few minutes a day will go a long way.