Taking care of your skin

At some point in our lives, we all experience some form of skin problems or irritations. Some experience these problems early on and throughout their teen years, however, there are those who experience skin problems throughout their adulthood too. What causes them?

Well, the answer is not so simple. Skin problems or irritations can stem from endless factors and dry skin can affect any part of your body. It commonly affects hands, arms, and legs.

Ladies your skin is your body’s largest organ; it is the organ that comes into contact with the rest of the world. Your skin serves as a protective barrier, it also helps to regulate body temperature and acts as a filter. Skin exists in a constant state of growth, with old cells dying as new cells are formed. Our skin is affected by every aspect of our lives, from what we eat to where we live.

Healthy skin is better able to fight the signs of ageing, heals much faster and staves off potential diseases. Your skin health is important not only for your appearance but more importantly because your skin performs so many essential tasks for your body. Healthy skin produces vitamin D when exposed to the sun, and vitamin D is important for many body functions.

In this blog post, we will be discussing skincare, treatments and tips so that you have the knowhow to look after your skin. Book your next skincare treatment session with us now to avoid disappointment.

Don’t have time for intensive skincare? You can still pamper yourself by mastering the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay natural ageing and prevent various skin problems. Below are a few tips that you can use to take care of your skin.

Protect yourself from the sun

One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the burning sun. A lifetime of sun exposure may cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.

For complete sun protection

Make use of a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 20. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply every two hours or more often if you’re swimming. Always try to seek shade and try to avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun’s rays are the strongest and most intense. Covering your skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed hats would also be advantageous to your skin.