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When you go to the health and beauty section at your local store, you are probably bombarded with literally hundreds, if not thousands of different skin care products. What's a person to do? If you want your skin to be healthy, there are certain products that you need, but you don't have to spend a fortune to be able to keep your skin healthy and younger-looking. Leave some of those unnecessary products on the shelf for others to buy!First, be sure to pick up a good sun block. In the past, these products were usually, if not always, heavy and very greasy. Today, manufacturers have figured out how to make this situation better. Be sure to find a sunscreen that is at least SPF 15 for daily use, and you'll want higher in the summer time or if you will be in the sun for long periods of time. You will also need some sort of facial cleanser or wash. Don't use regular bath soap! This kind of soap is too harsh for the sensitive skin on your face and will lead to dryness and pre...

Diabetes is a condition in which your body does not produce insulin correctly. This disease affects millions of people every year, including many children, and when it goes unregulated it can be very dangerous and even cause death. What does this have to do with your skin? Because of it's effect on the body, diabetes can cause a number of skin problems. In fact, in a number of cases, people discover they have diabetes because they see a doctor regarding what they think is a common skin problem. However, if you have diabetes, there are certain steps you can take to protect your skin. Diabetes may be a difficult hardship and something that causes trouble for your body for the rest of your life, but you don't have to let it have a negative effect the way your skin looks or feels. The following tips can be used to care for your skin if you have diabetes.First and foremost, control your illness. It is absolutely necessary for you to see a doctor regularly when you have diabetes and ...

Diabetes is a condition in which your body does not produce insulin correctly. This disease affects millions of people every year, including many children, and when it goes unregulated it can be very dangerous and even cause death. What does this have to do with your skin? Because of it's effect on the body, diabetes can cause a number of skin problems. In fact, in a number of cases, people discover they have diabetes because they see a doctor regarding what they think is a common skin problem. However, if you have diabetes, there are certain steps you can take to protect your skin. Diabetes may be a difficult hardship and something that causes trouble for your body for the rest of your life, but you don't have to let it have a negative effect the way your skin looks or feels. The following tips can be used to care for your skin if you have diabetes.First and foremost, control your illness. It is absolutely necessary for you to see a doctor regularly when you have diabetes and ...

An Introduction To Sun Protection Sun protection isn't just for sissies. Protection from the sun's damaging rays is important for anyone who wants to grow old gracefully. It's also an absolute must for anyone who wants to limit his or her risk of developing skin cancer. People are finally beginning to realize that although sunshine is an important component of most outdoor activities and a great mood enhancer, excessive exposure can lead to much unpleasantness. A painful sunburn is the most immediate consequence of excess exposure. Long term, excess exposure can damage the skin making it prone to wrinkling and worse, the development of skin cancer.When Do You Need Sun Protection?Doctors will tell you that sun protection is needed all the time and they're right. Realistically however it's important anytime you'll be outdoors between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, when the sun is at its highest.People don't realize that they can still burn even though the ...

Skin Disorders – Eczema Persistent, painful itching – that's how many patients describe eczema, a skin condition with many causes. To make it easier to understand eczema and the various symptoms and related treatments, eczema goes by a number of different names. Regardless of the underlying cause however, eczema always affects the epidermis, and it can affect any individual, regardless of genetics, racial background or age. Classified into two broad categories, eczema that has no apparent trigger or cause is considered endogenous eczema. When eczema is the result of external triggers such as allergens, the eczema is classified as eczematous dermatitis. Much still is unknown about eczema and one puzzling fact is that the available treatments for the various types of eczema aren't always effective for every individual. The primary symptoms of eczema include the appearance of itchy red rashes. Sometimes blisters develop and they may seep fluids then crust over. Affected areas ofte...

Fragrances are used in almost every skin care product on the market. Most people have specific smells that they enjoy, while others turn them off. Men and women have certain "smells" that belong to their sex, and other scents, like bubble gum, are used mainly in children's products. Fragrances do more than just help you smell good-they can make you feel good as well. Fragrances can do important work for your skin health, so remember to consider the scents of your products when purchasing skin care items in the store.First of all, realize that not all fragrances are good for your body. If you have certain skin conditions or very sensitive skin, you may need to buy products that are unscented. It's important to remember that most fragrances are not organic. Flowers, fruits, and other things that we smell in our daily lives are usually not strong enough or lose their scents quickly when mixed with other products. Therefore, chemicals are used to produce the smells you kn...