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Concepts Of Skin Care
The concept of beauty itself has undergone such a transformation, that it is little wonder that the change has been felt in the field of cosmetology as well. The emphasis has gradually shifted from camouflage of defects, to a more...
Your Skin - are you creating an asset or a liability?
Your skin can be one of your greatest assets or become an expensive liability. It’s all in the way you treat it. We hear a lot these days about skin care, skin care for the Metrosexual-man, anti-aging skin care, anti-wrinkle cremes, and so on. But...
Skin Care & Acne Prevention
Skin Care & Acne Prevention Let’s take a look at how to combat your acne. The main strategy to use is prevention where possible and better skin care. Here are several top issues of focus for each: exercise, cosmetics, diet, hormones, hygiene,...
Treating Dry Skin
As we get older our skin produces less of the natural oil that helps it retain its moisture. There are many contributing factors that can dry our skin. For example, excessive bathing in hot water, or very dry air can cause your skin to become dry....
Health and Beauty: Healthy Skin, More Than Meets The Eye
(NC)—The visible signs of aging can be controlled, but the typical office life may not be your skin's best friend. Dry, recycled air is one of the enemies you need to tackle, so are factors like air conditioning, long-term emission...
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Anti-Aging Skin Care
The aging of your skin may be inevitable. But why rush it? There
are ways to slow down sagging and wrinkles. Using skin creams
and treatments may already be a part of your daily grooming
regimen. However, topical creams cannot be expected to work
alone for full efficacy. The best way to start your anti-aging
effort is on the inside.
First of all, are you drinking enough water? There are varying
opinions about how much water an individual actually needs for
good health, but the general consensus remains that you probably
aren't drinking enough. If you're thirsty, your skin is thirsty
too -- which means dryness and wrinkles. Hydrate your skin by
drinking water regularly.
Drink water . . . but avoid alcohol and soft drinks. The
contents of these beverages -- alcohol and caffeine -- dehydrate
skin, wreaking havoc on its structure. An acceptable alternative
to water is green tea, which is low in caffeine (but enough for
a pick-me-up). Green tea, as you probably already know, is
loaded with antioxidants that destroy free radicals, which cause
aging.
A multivitamin is always a good idea, but our bodies most easily
absorb nutrients from food. Include plenty of fruits and
vegetables in your diet. In addition to vitamins and minerals,
you're fortifying your body with more
antioxidants. Blueberries
are one of nature's "super foods," having one of the highest
antioxidant values.
Exercise! Exercise helps keep us from aging by keeping weight
down, working the heart, toning muscles, and getting the blood
flowing (to the skin!). People who exercise look younger and
feel younger. It's a most beneficial habit to get into.
People who look younger than their age repeatedly reveal one
vital secret: getting enough sleep. If you aren't, find ways to
work it in. Instead of sitting up in front of the television,
turn it off at a reasonable time and take a book to bed. This
quiet practice can lead to an easier time getting to sleep --
sometimes the colors and movement of the television keep our
brains working even after we've begun to relax.
You may feel that you don't have the time to take care of your
skin, but keep in mind: by the time you do "have time," it will
be too late. The time to protect your skin is now! Years later,
you'll be thanking yourself for it -- and not only will you look
younger, you'll feel younger too.
About the author:
Visit Susan's website A 2 Z of Health,
Beauty and Fitness for more information on health,
nutrition, longevity, beauty, fashion and fitness.
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