Skin care changes
as you age. Skin Care is different for different age groups. Your skin will
change due to variances like environment, lifestyle and age. You need to make
adjustments in your skin care in order to provide the best possible care for
your skin. According to Dr.B.D Benroy, Specialist Dermatologist in KIMS Bahrain Medical Center "Good
skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging
process and prevent many skin problems". He gives Five Important Tips for a Healthy Skin.
1)
Protect yourself from the sun
The most important way to take care of your skin is to protect it
from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, freckles, age
spots and rough, dry skin. Sun exposure can also cause more-serious problems,
such as skin cancer. For the most complete sun protection:
- Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is
when the sun's rays are the strongest.
- Wear protective clothing. Cover your
skin with tightly woven long-sleeved shirts, long pants and wide-brimmed
hats. You might also opt for special sun-protective clothing, which is
specifically designed to block ultraviolet rays while keeping you cool and
comfortable.
- Use sunscreen when you're in the sun. Apply
generous amounts of broad-spectrum sunscreen 30 minutes before going
outdoors and reapply every two hours, after heavy sweating or after being
in water.
2)
Don't smoke
Smoking makes your skin look older and contributes to wrinkles.
Smoking narrows the tiny blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin, which
decreases blood flow. This depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients, such as
vitamin A, that are important to skin health. Smoking also damages collagen and
elastin — fibers that give your skin its strength and elasticity.
"If you smoke, the best way to protect your skin is to quit. Consult your Doctor for tips or treatments to help you stop smoking",
3)
Treat your skin gently
Another important thing have to noted is Daily cleansing and shaving can take a toll on your skin, so keep
it Gentle.
- Limit bath time. Hot water
and long showers or baths remove oils from your skin. Limit your bath or
shower time, and use warm — rather than hot — water.
- Avoid strong soaps. Strong
soaps can strip oil from your skin. Instead, choose mild cleansers. Use Soap on Select Areas of the Body to
Avoid Dryness.
- Shave carefully. To protect
and lubricate your skin, apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before
shaving. For the closest shave, use a clean, sharp razor. Shave in the
direction the hair grows, not against it.
- Pat dry. After
washing or bathing, gently pat or blot your skin dry with a towel so that
some moisture remains on your skin.
- Moisturize dry skin. Find a moisturizer that fits your skin type and makes your skin look and feel soft.
4)
Eat a healthy diet
A healthy diet can help you look and feel your best. Eat plenty of
fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. The association between
diet and acne isn't clear — but research suggests that a diet rich in vitamin C
and low in fats and carbohydrates may promote younger looking skin.
Healthy Hair Foods- Salmon, Dark Green Vegetables,
Beans, Nuts, Poultry, Eggs, Whole Grains, Oysters, Low-Fat Dairy Products and
Carrots.
5)
Manage stress
Uncontrolled stress can make your skin more sensitive and trigger
acne breakouts and other skin problems. To encourage healthy skin — and a
healthy state of mind — takes steps to manage your stress. Set reasonable
limits, scale back your to-do list and make time to do the things you enjoy.
The results may be more dramatic than you expect.
Skin care changes
as you age. Skin Care is different for different age groups. Use the
appropriate measures to maintain the Beauty of your skin, he added.
Dr.B.D.Benroy, MBBS, MD
Specialist Dermatologist,
KIMS Bahrain Medical Center
Tel: +973-17822123, 17740485.
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