Basic Skin Care

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Daily skin care helps to promote healthy looking and healthy feeling skin. There is a large selection of products which cater to all types of skin. For dry and overly dry skin, there is an assortment of lotions, oils, and cream which restore moisture, condition the skin, and provides nutrients that heal dried out, and cracked skin. For oily skin types, there are lotions and creams available which are lighter and help to control oil on the face and other regions. These lotions are available in many scents and often combine beneficial ingredients such as aloe, fruit extracts, or peppermints to helps soothe, refresh, and re-hydrate skin. It is especially beneficial to apply lotion to the body everyday, especially after bathing, while the skin is still wet. There are also many products for the skin which can be used while bathing or showering. Popular products like shower gels are available for every skin type, in several fragrances, and come with ingredients similar to those found in the lotions. It is common to find packaged sets which contain both a body wash and body lotion of the same type.

Using sunscreens properly ...
... and consistently is essential to maintaining healthy skin. Some people feel that having a tan makes one look healthier. However, any coloration or tanning from the sun is, in reality, proof of the sun’s damage to the skin. Sunscreens and sunblocks have come along way. There are products available for every skin care need which contain amounts of SPF (Sun Protection Factor), which determines how many times longer skin is protected from the UV rays of the sun once the sunscreen is applied. Typically SPF ratings range from 2 to 60. Not only should the sunscreen be applied evenly, they should be applied often, to fully protect the skin from the sun’s damage. The more damage from the sun the skin receives over time, the more the chance increase of developing serious conditions of the skin, including melanoma (skin cancer). Utilizing tanning beds can also increase the risks of skin damage and special sunscreen products are available just expressly for use in tanning beds. Self-tanners work well too and can be applied to most areas of the body.

Increasingly popular in the skin care line are anti-aging products. These creams, lotions, gels, and oils contain anti-oxidants and anti-aging benefits, which help skin to regain lost elasticity, smooth wrinkles, firm cellulite, and diminish other skin imperfections. For people who suffer from other skin conditions, such as eczema, there are many over the counter treatments available. For more chronic skin conditions, a prescription from the doctor may be required.

"Basic Skin Care" is a courtesy of BeautyItems.com, a beauty supply catalog, and a beauty salon directory.
BeautyItems is a beauty directory that includes New Orleans beauty salons and skin basics tips.