What Dermatologists Say About Maintaining Great Skin

What Dermatologists Say About Maintaining Great Skin

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Skincare is a priority because it’s the first thing that people see when they look at you. But it’s not just a vanity issue, it’s a health issue because skin is your body’s largest organ and proper skincare contributes to your overall wellness. Failure to take care of your skin can negatively impact the quality of your life. 

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably understand the importance of wearing sunscreen, regardless of your complexion. Protection from the sun should be a priority whenever you go outside, and most dermatologists will tell you to make sure your sunscreen has an SPF of at least 30 and is waterproof if you get into the water. There are some restrictions for infants and you should speak with your dermatologist or any physician services the villages fl. If you decide to stay out of the sun and instead opt for a self-tanner, you should be aware that there are risks associated with tanning beds, which includes the risk of cancer. 

In addition to wearing sunscreen, it’s important to check your skin for cancer, especially if you have fair skin. Skin cancer is treatable in its early stages, but it can be deadly if unrecognized or left untreated. Some of the signs to look for is itching, bleeding or discolored spots on your skin that are unlike other spots. When this occurs, it’s definitely time to see your dermatologist. This is an issue that should never be ignored or put off because it’s far too important. 

There was a time when it was believed that you should scrub your skin in order to get it clean, but it’s now understood that scrubbing your skin can cause irritation and other problems, such as acne and scaring. Your skin, especially the skin on your face, should be handled gently. When it comes to being good to your skin, there’s something else that you want to avoid, and that’ smoking. Not only does smoking cause cancer, but it also contributes to a variety of skin problems, perhaps the least of which are wrinkles. 

As it relates to the daily care of your skin and the products that you choose to use, less is generally better. It’s best to choose mild products with ingredients that are natural. The products used should support a skincare regimen that you stick with in order to achieve maximum results. For example, a mild skin cleanser can be used in the evening to remove dirt and makeup from your face, which minimizes the possibility of breakouts that tend to occur when your face is not clean. 

To a large degree, good skincare is an inside job, meaning what you put in your body usually shows up on your skin, especially your face. This means that drinking lots of water and eating healthfully can cause your skin to glow. Similarly, failure to manage stress is something that can also show up on your skin. There are a variety of skin conditions that manifest when a person is experiencing a lot of stress, such as psoriasis, acne and eczema. Alleviating stress is of value for many reasons and having great skin is one of them.

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