Skin Care
SPRING IS HERE!
With summer just around the corner, the number one piece of information we can give for prevention of damage and aging is PROTECT YOUR SKIN FROM SUN DAMAGE!
Sunscreen with at least a 15spf, and shields against UVA AND UVB rays can help protect against damage to your skin; which is the number one cause of pre-mature aging, and the skin cancer, melanoma. (There are other forms of skin-cancer, melanoma is the most readily metastasized and considered the "deadliest" form). It is a good idea to stay out of the sun altogether if you have a family history of skin cancer or really fair skin. USE GOOD JUDGEMENT.
It is especially important for children and teens to protect their skin, as the most damage is done before you hit 20 (although doesn't show up until they get older.)
Keep in mind, you can still tan while wearing sunscreen, it just helps to keep the sun from burning your outside layer of skin, or epidermis. The way it works is, skin produces melanin (or pigmentation that gives you the "tan" look) to protect against ultra-violet radiation (UV Rays), in the deepest layer of the epidermis (there are 5 layers total).
Also, you should ALWAYS have suncreen on your face (even in winter) if you want to stay looking youthful and avoid damage. There are many great products for skin that include an SPF in facial moisturizer and also some foundations. Check your labels!
