Young Looking Skin

Skin experts say that the best way to maintain healthy skin looking young is to protect from the sun and not smoking: and then, with care how to wash and moisturize the skin, as well as shaving carefully also helps.

According to the British Association of Dermatologists to a survey conducted last year, many Britons do not realize that sun protection can keep the skin look younger, instead of believing that the application of moisturizer daily, and follow a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, and after a facial massage will not be enough.

Sun awareness campaign officer of the Association, Maria Tabou, told reporters at the time that such measures would have "nowhere near the impact of anti-aging protection from the sun."

Not limited to exposure to ultraviolet radiation increases the risk of skin cancer, it also affects the elastin in the skin, leading to wrinkles and aging skin by the sun, such as leatheriness and blotchy pigmentation.

So Tip # 1 for the health of the skin are: make-up and perfume

According to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, United States, a non-profit organization with an international reputation, the most recent changes in the aging of the skin are in fact "caused by his exposure to the sun."

To protect yourself from the sun, and they advise the following three methods (with the maximum protection coming from the use of all three).

1. Avoid the sun during the hours of high intensity: the sun is not the most damage with 10 to 4, and thereby reduce the time spent outside during this period.

2. Wear protective clothing: wearing long-sleeved shirts and long trousers or pants and a hat with a wide rim. Remember that a narrow woven fabric (denim, for example) provides better protection than loosely woven fabrics such as knits.

3. Use sunscreen: go for protective from the sun and a broad-spectrum protection with an SPF (sun protection factor) is higher than 15 and apply generously 20 minutes before going out and then every two hours. You will need to apply more frequently if you are going in the water or sweat a lot.

Tip # 2 is: do not smoke and watch the alcohol

Research shows that smoking and aging of the skin alone. In a study published in the Archives of Dermatology in 2007, researchers at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in the United States, describing the manner in which the arms examined the interior of the smokers and non-smokers aged 22 to 91 years found that after taking into account age and other variables, the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day and smoking were associated to a large extent to the aging of the skin. Looked at the skin on the upper arms of procedure to reduce the impact of exposure to sunlight.

Indy Rihal of the British Skin Foundation, told NHS choices that smoking reduces the skin's elasticity by enhancing the natural breakdown of collagen and also reduce the amount that is produced.

Collagen, a protein that helps skin strength degrades gradually with age, leading to wrinkles. Smoking is causing this to happen sooner and also causes tiny blood vessels in the skin to tighten, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen and nutrients that you receive the skin cells, which also reduces the flexibility and speed up aging.

Mayo Clinic also indicates that exposure to heat from burning cigarettes damage the facial skin and behaviors that contribute to smoking some wrinkles, due to repeated facial expressions that make smokers, such as pressing lips to inhale and stare in their eyes to keep the smoke.

Drinking alcohol can make the body and the skin dried, leaving the skin looking old and obsolete. Even if you drink alcohol, drink plenty of water, and stick to reasonable quantities. The non-alcoholic beverages such as soda water or fruit juice in the water between the alcoholic to help your body rehydrate.

Tip # 3 is: Clean your skin gently and applying moisturizer

A British Skin Foundation survey published in January 2008 found that 50 per cent of surprising people who wear make up in the United Kingdom is harmful to the skin by removing the make up before going to bed.

Reasons for not clearing the skin of makeup before going to bed have been detected that most people were too tired to wear, which indicates that they do not get good sleep may also affect the health of the skin. And there is singificant also have a lot of had to drink or simply can not be bothered to do so.

Cleansing is an important part of skin care, because it removes dirt and bacteria, and this is the way to do it gently.

Use warm rather than hot water, reducing the time spent in the bathroom or shower for 15 minutes or less as a long time in hot water strips the oils from your skin.

Also, use a mild soap instead of the strong and avoid the wrath added such as perfumes, dyes, especially if you have sensitive skin.

When you remove the make up care with the delicate skin around the eyes, and if you are using water you may need to oil-based product to make sure you get it all off.

When you're trying to Pat your skin dry, so some moisture remains on it.

Hydration is important because it protects the skin from the weather is looking dry and dull. It helps your skin maintain moisture levels are very normal, say experts at the Mayo Clinic, because it seals in the water already in the skin or release water slowly into the skin.

You may be surprised to know that, according to the British Skin Foundation moisturizer price is not a measure of the quality is: the cheaper ones just as it can be effective.

If you have dry skin to avoid alcohol-based products and if you have oily skin avoid oil-based products (based on the use of water instead).

Some people with oily skin do not need a moisturizer: If your skin feels tight 20 minutes after the shower, then you probably do not.

Tip # 4 is: get enough sleep quality

Sleep is essential for healthy skin. Not enough quality sleep will make your skin look tired and older persons, especially with bags under your eyes. Poor quality of sleep can become a vicious circle because of lack of sleep makes you irritable, anxious and depressed, and this makes it difficult to get good sleep.

Make sure that you have a lot of physical exercise and this reduces the tension and creates fatigue health to promote sleep. Yoga and swimming are also good ways to improve sleep.

Aerobic exercise increases the circulation of oxygen in the body, helping to keep skin vibrant and healthy.

Here are some tips to get more of a good night's sleep:

* Try to maintain a normal routine at bedtime.

Q: Is a warm bath to relax you.

* Learn how to put aside "worry list" which is in your mind: write it down, keep a pencil and pad of paper near your bed.

* Get on the tape Relax: do not watch TV late at night or in bed because it can stimulate rather than relax.

* Avoid eating a heavy meal late at night. In an attempt to eat food for the last day from 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.

* Drink plenty of water during the day and not in the direction of sleep.

* If you are in the wake of the night to wake up and do something even rate you are sleepy again, rather than toss and turn and worry in bed.

* Keep your bedroom cool and dark and quiet. Should be a haven of peace and not a religion of noise and stimulation.

* Keep the eye mask and ear plugs handy.

* Avoid stimulants such as nicotine and caffeine in the evening: Drinking chamomile tea instead of cocoa to induce sleep at bedtime (but not too much or you will arrive in the night of the toilet).

Tip No. 5 is: shaving with CARE

People shave to make your skin soft and hairless, but this can irritate the skin, especially if the thin, dry and sensitive.

For a smooth shave the Mayo Clinic experts recommend that you shave after a warm bath or shower (or press a warm wet cloth on your skin) to soften the hair, not shave dry skin, use a clean, razor-sharp, and shave in the direction of hair growth.

Make sure then rinse well with warm water and soap to remove dead cells.

If your skin is irritated after shaving do not use alcohol-based solution, even if he felt cold, and will make irritation worse because it dries the skin.

Sources: British Association of Dermatologists, Mayo Clinic, NHS choices, and the British Skin Foundation.

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