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May 25th, 2016
Skincare
I’m not really sure what my motivation was to do a Blog on skincare but I’m going to go with it. At least it’s a little different from my usual vein. Let’s take look at the skin. Skin is 16% of a person’s weight. The adult’s skin weighs about 20 pounds. The variation of color is beautiful and astounding. Those variations also can be indicators about skincare. Most skincare problems come from the skin being too oily or too dry or from to much Sun,
Multi-ethnic group of young women: African, Asian, Indian and Caucasian.
It is far better to have oily skin than dry skin. The worst case scenario is severe acne. There are several benefits to having oily skin beyond the breakouts. Here are 7 Benefits to Having Oily Skin.
Dry skin can actually cause some health problems. Serious dry skin conditions from an inherited group of disorders called ichthyosis can sometimes be disfiguring and upsetting.
Dry skin is likely to cause one or more of the following:
- A feeling of skin tightness, especially after showering, bathing or swimming
- Skin that feels and looks rough
- Itching (pruritus)
- Slight to severe flaking, scaling or peeling
- Fine lines or cracks
- Gray, ashy skin in people with dark skin
- Redness in people with lighter skin
- Deep cracks that may bleed
You should see a doctor if any of the following occur.
Most cases of dry skin respond well to lifestyle and home remedies. See your doctor if:
- Your skin doesn’t improve in spite of your best efforts
- Dry skin is accompanied by redness
- Dryness and itching interfere with sleeping
- You have open sores or infections from scratching
- You have large areas of scaling or flaking skin
(The Mayo Clinic)
It is fun in the Sun when beach weather rolls around and that can have some not so fun consequences. The Sun can be hell on your skin. Sun Exposure, Skin Cancer sheds some light on the topic.
We can avoid problem skin with 5 tips from the Mayo Clinic. I had never heard never heard of SPF (Sun Protection Factor) clothing or additives. I found a company named Phoenix Brands that sells an additive called Sun Guard and my Google search did turn up some SPF and UPF (Ultra Violet Protection Factor) clothing you can buy. Sierra is one company and you can find many others by Googling “SPF Clothing”. That being said there are some experts who doubt the effectiveness of these additives and the practicality of these garments.
I have very ashy skin along with many other dark skinned people. I hate to use lotion because of the greasy feeling it leaves behind. I’m working out in a gym now and wear shorts often so I’m needing to find a brand of lotion that rubs in completely and doesn’t leave a residue. Would definitely love suggestions.
No matter what skin you have you may want to care for it. Some are more sensitive than others with respect to the sun. Some are dry and some are oily. But every skin is a blessing for the one that’s wearing it. It’s the first line of defense in an otherwise environmentally hostile world. Beneath it’s warm cover we are able to experience a variety of sensations and feel the tactile limits of our existence. Until next time, keep your homes well.
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