We
go to the dentists to check the health of our teeth to ensure we do
not need any treatment and to prevent any ill health from infections,
we sometimes have to have check- ups at the doctors to ensure our
bodies are healthy and fully working order. So why not take care of
our skin? After all, prevention is better than cure.
A
lot of people assume that when they are young they do not have to
take care of their skin because until they are a lot older it does
not matter. But how you take care of your skin now will greatly
affect you in later life. How our skin stands the test of time is
somewhat genetic as we are all predisposed in a certain way, but
wrinkles and fine lines could be significantly reduced by making sure
you moisturise, drink plenty of water and avoid excessive exposure to
the sun.
The
sun is particularly harmful and over-exposure can put you at great
risks of suffering from skin cancers. You are never too young to
safeguard your skin. you will reap the benefits of taking care of
your skin as when you are older, that little bit of effort you put
into your skin when you were younger, will show on the outside.
It
is very important to invest in a good quality moisturiser that is
suited to your skin type. Even oily skin needs to be moisturised
although dry skin has a tendency to line and wrinkle far quicker and
earlier on than someone with exceptionally oily skin. Dry skin is
also more likely to be very sensitive in the winter; cold conditions
can make the skin chapped, sore and inflamed and can lead to other
skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis. Cracked skin also has
the potential to harbour germs and bacteria which will lead to
infections.
We
all know the importance of drinking water, this flushes out all the
toxins and waste from the skin leaving it fresh, glowing and
youthful. However, we must not neglect our skin on the outside; it
needs a certain amount of moisture in order to retain its elasticity
and suppleness which is why the use of cleansers and moisturisers are
so important. Toners work well to remove impurities and tighten
pores, though some of these can be very abrasive on the skin so
should be used sparingly and should not be used around the delicate
eye area.
If
you happen to suffer from acne or some other skin disease, it is
important to seek treatment as acne in particular when it is at its
most severe, can leave permanent scarring, hyper-pigmentation, not to
mention a lot of pain and discomfort. Sometimes healthy eating and
lifestyle is not always enough to clear certain skin diseases and
ailments, stress can also be a leading factor, however it is
important to seek help when it is necessary so the problems can be
nipped in the bud before they progress.
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