Ways to Wreck Your Skin
Genevieve Nicholas
Owner/Facilitator - Saddle Up Life Skills (Life Skills Development)
I’m always happy to pass on great info...and this is great info! I’ve included a few snippets below lifted from the full article.
The largest and fastest growing organ in the body is your skin. Your skin is a protective barrier for your body, but it takes a lot of abuse from the outside elements. Fortunately, you can preserve your skin's health and good looks by avoiding these ways to wreck your skin.
Get Overexposed
It used to be fashionable to get a tan but now we know better. Sun worshiping causes a host of skin problems, from premature skin aging to cancers. The UV rays from the sun can also cause sunburn, allergic reactions in some people, and signs of skin damage such as liver spots and actinic keratosis. Avoid the sun and you will prevent much of the damage.
Skimp on Sunscreen
Don't skimp on the sunscreen. We need about 1 ounce (about the size of a shot glass) of SPF 30 or higher sunscreen to protect us from the sun's damaging rays. Even when it's cloudy the sun's UV (ultraviolet) rays can damage your skin. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes prior to sun exposure (don't wait until you're already at the beach or pool to start applying – the damage has already started on your unprotected skin!), and reapply every 2 hours, or after swimming, sweating, or toweling off. If you spend an entire day at the beach, the Skin Cancer Foundation says each person should expect to use about ? to ? of an 8-ounce bottle of sunscreen.
Scrub Your Skin
As stated in the previous slide, scrubbing can be very irritating to the delicate skin on your face and can make your skin look worse. In addition, if you have acne, scrubbing can actually make it worse. When you wash your face, use your fingers and apply cleanser in a gentle, circular motion – even using a washcloth or sponge can be irritating. Rinse with lukewarm water, and pat dry. Avoid scrubbing – be gentle to your skin.
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Thanks,
Genevieve