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Tropical Sunlight – You need sunblock!

contributor — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:52:32 +0000

If you are going to spend any time in the sun in a tropical location you better have your sunblock handy! Sunlight generates ultraviolet radiation that can lead to cancer and damage to the eyes.

Tips for tropical skin care:
Avoid too much time in the sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the sun is at its brightest.

Take your daily walk in the morning or late afternoon.

Block sunlight with a good sunblock of SPF 15 or higher.

Apply sunblock half an hour before going out and reapply every couple of hours. You need to make sure it tays on so you get max sun protection – especially if you are fair skinned!

* Cover up. Wear loose-fitting, tightly woven clothes that reach your wrists and ankles; UV-protected sunglasses

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Face Care Tips for Dry Skin

Face Care — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:05:43 +0000

Face Care Tips for Dry Skin
My biggest problem with my facial skin is how dried out it gets. Dry skin will react differently than normal skin when one is out in the sunshine. Dry skin burns easily and burned skin will eventually peel. And believe you me! That is no fun. Which is why I always use Obagi C Rx C-Sunguard SPF 30 before I go outside.

If you have dry skin, sunburn will cause your skin to become irritable and itchy. Even cold weather can be a problem – especially when the air is very dry and cold. It makes your face feel as if it’s cracking off. Again, no fun.

And when my skin is really dry, sometimes it gets scaly and chapped and then my face feels sore. I hate that! People like me, with dry skin often are fair complected. But that doesn’t mean that if you don’t have fair skin, you won’t suffer from overly dry skin.

There are so many factors that contribute to dry skin. One of them is that as we age, we lose elastin in our facial skin and that skin becomes drier with time (unfortunately!). Other factors can and do include the environment (pollution), what kind of food we eat, and as I mentioned earlier, the weather. Sometimes, certain medications will dry out your skin.

When a person has dry facial skin, the skin shed the skin cells in clumps. Normal skin sheds skin cells one at a time. This clumpy shedding is what leads to scaly and flaky skin conditions. Yuck. Sounds gross, doesn’t it?

Lack of moisture is not the only reason why a person could have dry skin. However, having said that, a good moisturizer will help reduce dry facial skin, but always make sure you pick a moisturizer that doesn’t STOP the shedding of skin cells. Who would have thought there was so much to think about when in comes to getting rid of dry skin?

Check out this selection of moisturizers from SkinCareRx.com to find one that fits your needs.

I like to gently exfoliate my skin once a week. This routine actually helps moisturizers do a better job. But, I learned that I need to be careful with exfoliating since over doing it made my skin red and sensitive. Not a pretty picture!

A fantastic exfoliator and is SkinMedica Skin Polisher – Facial Exfoliant. You won’t believe how smooth your skin will feel.

SkinMedica Skin Polisher – Facial Exfoliant
It’s out with the old and in with the new when you use SkinMedica Skin Polisher. This gentle exfoliating gel lifts away dead skin cells while keeping the skin’s pH balance and moisture level in tact. Uncover the soft, beautiful glow of your complexion without using a harsh scrub.
2 fl. oz.

Who It’s For
Ideal for those with any skin type who want to exfoliate the skin and reveal a fresh, radiant appearance.

Face Care Tips for Dry Skin

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Face Skin Care Tips

Face Care — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:37:18 +0000

Face Skin Care Tips
Let’s move on to some really good, solid advice that you can implement into your everyday regime without too much trouble. Every little bit counts when it comes to treating your face with the special care it deserves.

When caring for your skin, keep in mind that there are 3 main areas to be aware of: cleaning, moisturizing and protecting your facial skin.

If it isn’t already obvious, cleanliness is the first factor in face care that must happen in order for the other factors to have their full affect. We here, at Face Care Tips cannot stress enough the importance of cleaning your face every day.

It’s tough to tell, with all the marketing going on out there, which of all the different cleansers is the right one for you. I have a couple reviews of products that I think are worth every penny, but you need to do your own research to find the cleanser that works with your skin type. One thing is for sure, you do not need to spend gobs of money to get a good quality cleanser.

Face Care Skin Tip: If you use makeup every day, you will need to clean it off properly by using a good oil-based cream. This is the first step in cleansing your face properly. After that, you can use your preferred cleanser as it will remove the last of any residue clogging your pores.

If it sounds like a lot to do so far, it really isn’t. You are used to brushing your teeth every night, make cleansing your face part of that routine.

Why is it important to get rid of all traces of makeup before you go to bed? Well, simply, pores get clogged easily and leaving your makeup on all night can ultimately be the cause of all kinds of skin problems.

After you’ve given your face a thorough cleansing, a good moisturizer will help to soften your skin and replace the natural oils that are removed when you wash your face. Moisturizing your face creates a barrier that helps to lock back in moisture lost during the day and from washing.

One of THE MOST IMPORTANT tips we here at Face Care Tips can tell you is to protect, protect, protect. Nothing ages skin more than leaving it unprotected from the elements. This is not new news to you, I’m sure, but think about it. How many times have you rushed out the door without giving protection a second thought?

Don’t get me wrong. Sunlight is a good thing for skin – within moderation. But too much of it, especially these days, can cause so much damage to your facial skin and other areas, that could be irreparable. So PLEASE always use sunscreen – everyday. A good sunscreen to use in my humble opinion is Obagi C Rx C-Sunguard SPF 30.
. Even when it’s cloudy out. You’ll save yourself a few premature wrinkles and it helps to take years off your face.

Sunburn not only hurts but it hurts your face for a long time. If you’ve hurt your face with too much sun, check out this report on Sunburn First Aid.

It’s good to know that so many moisturizer’s on the market today have SPF sun protection built right into the creams. This makes it easy to put sunblock on as it doubles as your moisturizer.

Lips are particularly susceptible to sunburn and drying out. Use lip balm and use it often, especially in the warmer part of the year. But even in winter, a change of season can bring on chapped and raw lips faster than you can say Face Care Tips!

Wear sun glasses. Protect the delicate skin around your eyes. Sunglasses keep you from squinting and creating premature crows feet.

Remember, your skin is precious! Treat it like your life depends on it. (Sometimes that is true!)

Obagi C Rx C-Sunguard SPF 30.
So, you love the sun, but you’re not so fond of those harmful effects. Don’t compromise. Use Obagi C-Rx C-Sunguard SPF 30.

This lightweight lotion is designed to block the UVA and UVB linked with premature skin aging. It’s gentle and calming so it doesn’t clog pores or irritate your skin. You get only the very best sun protection for your face with this delightful skin care product.
3 fl. oz.

Who It’s For
This product is great for those with aging and sun-damaged skin. It also works well for people who suffer from hyperpigmentation.

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