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Dr. Z's Skin Care News - The Total
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 The summer sun
is upon us now, so don’t forget to protect your precious skin from
over-exposure which can lead to sun damage, wrinkles, age spots and worse
skin cancer. Remember to avoid the sun during its peak hours of 10am-3pm
or remain in a shaded or protected area. And most of all use a sunscreen,
such as the Moisturizing Sunscreen 25
or the Rapid Dry Sunscreen 15, both
with UVA and UVB protection containing Parsol 1789.
The Moisturizing Sunscreen 25 is excellent
for sensitive/dry skin because it contains no alcohol or fragrance.
The Rapid Dry Sunscreen 15 is best for
those with oily and/or acne prone skin, and for the sport enthusiast.
Regular long-term use of sunscreen may help reduce premature aging and
skin cancer due to sun overexposure.
Adult acne is a common skin problem, which seems to affect
women more than men. Adult acne can be a continuation of teenage acne or a
new problem. Adult acne does not mean oily skin or blackheads. In fact
adult acne usually presents with deep red, swollen pimples, which tend to
be concentrated around the chin, jaw, mouth and forehead. Biologically,
acne is the same regardless of age. A pimple forms when dead skin cells
stick together, rather than slough off, at the base of the oil gland and
then normally present bacteria multiply and feed on the accumulated
debris. The factors that cause adult acne appear to be body chemistry,
emotional or physical stress and certain medications. Although the basic
breakout mechanism is the same for teenagers and adults, adult skin is
definitely drier and more sensitive. There are many different therapies to
treat adult acne, such as topical prescription medications and oral
antibiotics, and of course a good skin care regimen. The skin care regimen
should include a cleanser,
toner, AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) product such
as AHA Clear Skin Solution 8,
topical Vital “C”
Serum and a moisturizer, such as the
Ultra Light Hydrator.
When it comes to treating adult acne it is best to consult with your skin
care doctor for the best treatment available for your specific needs.
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Don’t assume that darker sunglasses block more ultraviolet (UV)
rays. Although dark tints are desirable because they block more visible
light, the color of the lenses is not a guide to UV protection. The glass
or plastic in the lens will absorb some UV rays but chemicals that make
the tints or are added to treat the glass do the best job. Sunglasses
should have labels that measure the UV rays just as sunscreen labels do,
so check the number. Sunglasses should be worn all year round when you are
outdoors. P.S. Squinting is not good for wrinkles around the eyes!! So
wear your sunglasses!
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 The following
are some helpful hints to save your skin. Try to exfoliate your skin with
an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) product about an hour before shaving. AHA’s
help skin shed more quickly for a smoother shave. After applying shaving
gels, wait about two minutes before shaving. To avoid irritation, shave
first with the grain and second against the grain. Shave only once a day.
Don’t use a dull blade, which causes razor burn. Use a new blade every 3
or 4 shavings. Freshly shaved skin is more vulnerable to irritation. So,
don’t shave just before exercising, swimming or before applying sunscreen,
self-tanners or deodorant. And remember to moisturize the skin after
shaving with the
Skin Replenish Lotion.
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