Your
Most Important Cosmetic? Sunblock by a mile!
Are you a skin care junkie? Is your bathroom closet
overflowing with bottles and jars? Does the content
of these bottles and jars actually do anything to
improve your skin?
My guess is "sometimes". We all get seduced by promises
of younger looking skin or banish wrinkles overnight.
But the sad fact is a lot of the pretty looking
products out there do not do what they promise and
the wrinkles, acne, broken veins or whatever ails
you is still there the next morning.
There is one cosmetic that stands head and shoulders
above the rest - Sunblock.
Sunblock is the best preventative of aging skin
you can buy in a bottle. It won't make you look
younger in a few applications, you need to use it
regularly - like every day - but over time it will
make a tremendous difference to the appearance of
your skin.
Sunblock can be found as lotion, gel, roll on, or
spray. If you're on a tight budget you can usually
buy a bottle for just a few dollars from a supermarket
or drugstore. Test it on an inconspicuous part of
you first in case you have an allergy to it! This
is more important for the cheaper brands.
Use sunblock even if its cloudy outside. Ultraviolet
(UV) rays can penetrate clouds by up to 80%, yes
even if its raining. If you're driving, UV rays
can penetrate glass, they can also be reflected
off glass or water.
And don't just use sunblock on your face. Put it
on your hands, feet, arms or whatever bits of you
that are not covered up. This is not just for appearances,
sunblock can prevent potentially fatal skin cancers
and melanomas from developing.
Even if you have never used sunblock and you've
already developed premature aging, its not too late!
Regular use of sunblock and staying out of the sun
can actually reverse some of the damage.
Make sure you use a sunblock which has a sun protection
factor (SPF) of over 15 and apply it fairly generously
for best results. Its also best to apply at least
20 minutes before venturing out.
Remember - prevention is better than cure!
About the author:
Wendy Owen has had a lifetime interest in skin care,
skin health and general health. She is in her fifties
and still has a great skin. Skin care has to approached
from all angles. Detailed advice on all facets of
skin care may be found at: http://www.holistic-facial-skin-care.com
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