SKIN CARE
Skin is a reflection of your health and well-being and to attain skin that looks truly alive, energized and refreshed; we believe a holistic approach is necessary. This includes nourishing your body with fresh, organic foods, exercising every day to motivate your mind and spirit, and eliminating unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Misconception :
A lot of people are under the misconception that they should only start focusing on anti aging skin care when they reach to an age between “thirty” to “forty”. That belief is absolutely wrong! The earlier you start taking care of your skin, the better! Whatever you do at a young age will ultimately affect you in old age so taking care of your skin as early as possible will ensure that you still have something to boast of even when you're already a grandmother or grandfather.
Skin diseases:
Skin cancer:
All skin cancers could be cured if they were discovered and brought to a doctor’s attention before they had a chance to spread. Therefore, you should check your skin regularly. The most common warning sign of skin cancer is a change on the skin
varicella-zoster virus:
Shingles and chickenpox were once considered separate disorders. It is now known that they are both caused by a single virus of the herpes family known as varicella-zoster virus .After an attack of chickenpox, the virus lies silent in the nerve tissue. Years later, the virus can reappear in the form of shingles.Anyone who has had chickenpox can develop shingles. Early signs of shingles include burning or shooting pain and tingling or itching, generally on one side of the body or face
Rashes:
Rashes involve changes in the color or texture of your skin. A simple rash is called dermatitis, meaning inflammation of the skin also known as Skin lesion; Rubor; Skin rash and Erythema.
How to protect skin from diseases:
Sunlight effect :
Sunlight is a major cause of the skin changes we think of as aging changes such as wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Your skin does change with age. For example, you sweat less, leading to increased dryness. As your skin ages, it becomes thinner and loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth. Underlying structures — veins and bones in particular — become more prominent. Your skin can take longer to heal when injured.
Dry Skin and Itching:
As you age, your skin produces less of the natural oil that helps it retain its moisture. Many older people suffer from dry skin. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by a distressing, intense itchiness. Low humidity caused by overheating during the winter and air conditioning during the summer contributes to dryness and itching. Dehydration, sun exposure, smoking, and stress also may cause dry skin.
Antioxidants:
Antioxidants are especially helpful when it comes to maintaining youthful skin because it gives added protection to our skin's collagen and elastin.
Tips for Skin Care:
Eat a Healthy Diet Low-nutrient food, such as sugar and refined carbohydrates, will not provide the vitamins and minerals your skin needs. Choose unprocessed organic foods, high in antioxidants such as beta carotene, vitamin C (oranges and peppers), vitamin E (cold-pressed oils, nuts and seeds), selenium (tuna, garlic, onions and broccoli) and zinc (whole grains, most seafood, and onions). Eat high-fiber fruits, vegetables, whole grain bread and cereals, and brown rice. Restrict excess sodium intake.
Seasons:
The change in seasons can have a negative effect on your skin. Be alert and watch out for these effects because leaving them untreated year after year will cause your skin to age more rapidly than you'd like.
Drink Water:
Keep skin hydrated by drink at least 1.5 liters water daily. Water is beneficial since it contains trace minerals vital to healthy skin.
Sleep:
Research has shown that skin regenerates itself between 1-3 am; lack of sleep during those hours can cause skin to look dull or puffy. Taking a melatonin supplement can be helpful in supporting your body’s normal sleep cycle.....
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