Skin That Glows
Good skin care can help delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems. Here are some simple skin care habits that will help protect your skin and keep it healthy and glowing.1
- Protect yourself from the sun. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during high-intensity hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.
- Don’t smoke. Smoking can accelerate the normal aging process of your skin, contributing to wrinkles; it causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layer of your skin, decreasing blood flow and depriving the skin of oxygen and nutrients that are important to skin health.
- Wash your skin gently. Cleansing is an essential part of caring for your skin. Warm water is preferable to hot, which removes the natural oils from your skin. Choose mild soaps and pat your skin dry, so that some moisture remains on your skin, then moisturize immediately.
- Moisturize regularly. Moisturizers help maintain your skin’s natural moisture levels. They work by providing a seal over your skin – to keep water from escaping, or by slowly releasing water into your skin. The moisturizer that’s right for you depends upon your particular skin type and your age.