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Acne is a major hindrance to everyone. Unfortunately, it is not just a problem you experience as a teen. It can develop on your skin long into adulthood and affect your self-confidence. Reviewing 15 small tweaks you can make to your daily hygienic habits to …
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Protecting your skin with sunscreen is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Make sure to choose the best sunscreen type for each activity. Check the ingredients in the sunscreen to ensure that they are safe for children and will not cause environmental problems, such as coral reef damage.
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends a minimum of 30 SPF sunscreen with broad-spectrum UV protection. Both UVA and UVB sunlight prevention are important. Ultraviolet A (aging) rays cause sun damage on face and lips. Ultraviolet B (burning) rays cause sunburn. The SPF number indicates the time you can spend in the sun before getting a sunburn. If you burn in 15 minutes without sunscreen, you can stay out 30 to 50 times longer (15 minutes x 30 or 50).
1.Protect Your Skin with Sunscreen
The instructions on a sunscreen package should list instructions for proper usage including:
Mineral sunscreens with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide provide both UVA and UVA sun ray protection without harsh chemicals. Sunscreens with natural minerals benefit adults with sensitive eyes or children over age six.
2. Limit Your Time in the Sun
The sun is most intense throughout the summer months between 10 am and 2 pm. You are more likely to sunburn your skin during this time. Although you might be able to reverse sun damage on face, prevention is more effective.
Untreated window glass in your home or car blocks UVB rays but not UVA rays. You should wear sunscreen on your hands and face when driving the car. Install UV blocking sheer drapes in your home windows. These drapes protect your skin, reduce fading on furniture and offer insulation against heat and cold.
3. Wear SPF Protective Clothing
Besides your face, your ears, neck and scalp are susceptible to sunburn. These areas are hard to reach to apply sunscreen. Wearable sunblock is a good alternative.
Outdoor specialty clothing stores offer UV protective clothing. Hats, shirts and pants made with special fabric offer protection up to SFP 50. These clothing types eliminate the need to constantly re-apply sunscreen. Certain UV protective gear is specifically designed for water sports.
4. Use Environmentally Friendly Sunscreen
A lot of sunscreen products are beneficial for you, but may be harmful to the environment. An earth-friendly sunscreen product protects you and the earth at the same time. Sunscreen protects you from sunburns, skin damages, and early aging caused by harmful UVA and UVB rays, blue light from electronic devices, and pollution damage.
Check the sunscreen package for harmful ingredients that can be absorbed by the skin of children. Some ingredients can poison sensitive marine environments. Some sunscreen makers list, ‘reef friendly’ and ‘no animal testing’ on the package.
Oxybenzone is a UV light absorber and stabilizer. It is found in sunscreen, makeup and hair products. The skin may absorb this chemical. It may cause environmental problems, such as coral bleaching. Even showering or hand-washing can release this chemical into the environment. If you are concerned, use a mineral sunblock.
5. Consult Your Doctor
The recommendations listed on sunscreen packages are intended for healthy individuals. Have your doctor check your skin for any problems. The doctor may suggest limiting sun exposure based on your skin type and family history.
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Like my mother, I’m a prolific hand washer. She taught me at a very early age that you have to wash your hands several times a day to stay healthy. Washing them to prevent the spread of germs really dries them out. Having dry, itchy, …
When it comes to dry skin its my hands that are mostly affected. I’m a prolific hand washer (from my days working in a hospital) and my hands take a royal beating. I hate looking at the red patches that crack and peel. Plus, the itching isn’t fun either.
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I got fed up with having scaly and cracked hands and decided to try out the Udderly Smooth Daily Moisture Hand Cream. It comes in an easy-to-use squeeze tube and is made in the U.S.A.
Udderly Smooth is a non-greasy hand cream that deeply moisturizes your skin, making even dry and cracked skin feel smooth and soft. It was originally developed for use on dairy cows and now used by people all around the world. Udderly Smooth does not contain any milk or bovine (cow) ingredients.
Directions for Use: Apply daily to rough, dry and cracked skin to moisturize and soften skin.
Two weeks ago I purchased a tube of the Udderly Smooth Daily Moisture Hand Cream and within 3 full days I saw amazing results! For the first 3 days I applied the hand cream twice a day (generous amounts) to both hands. It takes less than 15 seconds for your skin to absorb it and it leaves no greasy, sticky or oily residue behind. Just massage it in and go about your business.
After 3 full days I noticed 60% improvement in my skin! The cracks were finally healing and barely visible. The skin around my fingernails quit peeling and those dry patches were almost gone. My hands felt a lot smoother and they looked healthier. After 10 days you couldn’t see any dry patches, cracking, redness or peeling at all. That’s right, NONE!
Oh my gosh…I have spent a lot of money over the years on expensive hand creams and I swear, none worked quicker or better than the Udderly Smooth Hand Cream! Now that my hands look 100% better, I’m maintaining it by applying the cream once a day to both hands at bedtime and will be continuing to use this great product!
If you suffer with dry skin, cracking and rough patches on your hands…you really need to give Udderly Smooth Daily Moisture Hand Cream a try. It works quickly and the best part??? It’s affordable!
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