Your skin can be one of your greatest assets or become an expensive liability. It’s all in
way you treat it.We hear a lot these days about skin care, skin care for
Metrosexual-man, anti-aging skin care, anti-wrinkle cremes, and so on. But what is skin care really?
Skincare consists of Skin and Care – obvious really, but let’s look at exactly what that term means. Anything that is taken good care of will look, last and function better for longer, and retain its value.
Maybe we should think about skin care in terms of ‘Skin maintenance’, because there are several factors, which constitute good skin care. Consider that your skin is involved in both absorption as well as elimination of chemicals; does it not stand to reason that
healthier your skin is,
better it will be able to fulfil these functions?
Most people think of skin care as keeping your skin clean and if it gets dry, use a moisturiser and that’s that. Well, it’s a start, but far from constituting skin care or maintenance of skin function
Information on exfoliation, cleansing, toning and moisturising is readily available ( Article ), and both men and women of all ages should follow these basic skin care concepts. However, as we become older,
type of maintenance needs to change and
skin care regime that is relevant in your 20’s is different as we move through our 30’s, 40’s and beyond.
Your skin is a valuable asset. Treat it well, and you will reap
rewards, treat it badly and it could ultimately kill you!
Skin cancer is a growing concern in
health industry. As
Ozone layer is under ever increasing pressure and indeed thinning over some parts of
World, UV radiation is reaching
Earth’s surface in greater concentration and this is not only having a detrimental effect on our climate and ecosystems, but also affects each and every one of us directly.
UV rays have been shown to cause skin cancer. Getting sunburn is now accepted as a leading cause for skin cancer and guarding against it is not quite as simple as staying out of
sun.
Maintaining a good skin care regime is now more important than ever, and consists of several important parts: 1. Eating a well balanced, healthy diet which consists of fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, grains and if you choose good quality meat, is paramount to supplying your skin with
nutrition it needs to function at its optimal level. 2. Water – you cannot under estimate
body’s need for being well hydrated. Medial research shows that your body requires at least 2-3 litres of water per day to maintain its functions.
Dehydration is not as obvious as one might think and can be chronic with few or no symptoms. If you are physically active, you will need to drink even more that 3 litres per day. 3. Exercise – Now you do not have to be a ‘Gym-Junky’, but being unfit will have consequences that you will ultimately not appreciate; go for a walk 3-4 times a week; use
stairs not
elevator; park
car further away from
office or
shops; join a walking club; ride a bike; play tennis, golf or another sport that gets your body moving – you don’t have to be an Olympic champion you know, but get moving and have fun.