myLot Discussions on AN 6552,| The Secrets to Healthy Skin | | Hi!I found this interesting, I hope it will be of help!The Secrets to Healthy SkinYour skin is your largest organ, and it takes a daily beating from the sun, air pollution, chemicals from products, and many other harmful pathogens. Here are some ways to restore and protect your skin.Sunburn Prevention and Remedy
In the summer we spend lots of time outside under a blazing sun, often mindless of the danger to our skin as we go about our daily business. However, there is a fine line between a suntan and a sunburn. The skin is very sensitive to ultraviolet rays. Prolonged and repeated sunburns can lead to aging of the skin, loss of skin elasticity, and skin cancer. However, regular, limited exposure to moderate sunlight stimulates vitamin D production in our skin, which is essential to our bone health and lowers the risks of certain cancers. The best way to protect your skin is, of course, to avoid being in the sun for prolonged periods of time in the first place. If you keep the following in mind, you will avoid damaging your skin:1. Limit your exposure to sun, especially between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.2. Use UVA sunscreens with SPF factor of 30 to 50... | |
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