Health n Beauty

Health n Beauty

Exfoliation is really important to the health of your skin. It basically involves removing the old dead skin cells on the outer layer of skin. Exfoliating unclogs the pores, keeps skin clean and helps reduce acne breakouts.

Exfoliating can be done in a number of ways: Mechanical which means scrubbing the skin with an abrasive such as a cloth or salt crystals; Chemical exfoliants such as citric acid which help to break down the enzymes holding old skin cells together. This method is especially recommended for people with acne. And exfoliating can also be done while removing hair: waxing plucks hairs out and removes the top layer of skin; with chemical hair removal products although these can be very aggressive, and wet shaving which removes dead cells, especially with use of good shaving gels and foams.

Exfoliation is not just a “girl thing”. It’s important for men to exfoliate their faces as this exposes the hair follicles giving a better shave.

Be careful not to over-exfoliate. This can leave skin dry and irritated, and dry skin can lead to wrinkles developing.

The answer is NO! There are claims that tanning studios provide safe tanning, this is rubbish! False radiation has all the same dangers natural sun light. Plus, the majority of sun beds give off amounts of UVB & UVA radiation that are a lot higher than what the sun give off. Even though some sun beds only give UVA radiation off in an attempt to lessen the risk of getting sunburn. It is a known fact that UVA rays contribute directly to skin cancer and causes premature aging, therefore, tanning studios are not safe in any way.

The answer is NO! There is not a safe way to get a tan. A sun tan is the skin’s way of responding to an injury. Tanning happens when the sun’s Ultra Violet rays infiltrate the skin. This then causes the skin to generate additional pigment in reaction to the injury.  Persistent exposure to the sun also speeds up the aging process and amplifies the risk of developing skin cancer. So please remember that obtaining a tan to try and make yourself look better is self defeating.

There are numerous different kinds of sunscreen so choosing the right one for you can be somewhat baffling. Sunscreen comes in lots of different forms, some of which include; sprays, ointments, creams, foams, lotions, gels and even wax sticks. The type of sunscreen you use should depend on your individual requirements, i.e. skin type etc. preferably, it should be water proof and it should contain an SPF of 15 upwards. Sun protection is an imperative factor when it comes to exposing your skin in daylight.

You should apply sunscreen to dry skin approximately 15 – 30 minutes prior to going outside. When you apply sunscreen, pay meticulous attention to the ears, face, arms and hands, and put plenty on and don’t forget about your lips, use a lip-balm or gloss which has sunscreen in it, the recommended SPF is 15 upwards. You should apply sunscreen approximately every two hours. However, if you are swimming or you sweat a lot, you should apply it more regularly. Even sunscreen that says it is water proof loses its efficiency when it is exposed to water so you must keep re-applying.