{"id":811,"date":"2015-12-17T10:26:38","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T15:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assistinghands.com\/centralnj\/?p=811"},"modified":"2016-12-01T08:12:03","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T08:12:03","slug":"seven-tips-to-keep-your-skin-healthy-looking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/6\/newjersey\/centralnj\/blog\/seven-tips-to-keep-your-skin-healthy-looking\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy-Looking"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are things we can do to protect our skin, but we won\u2019t find most of them in a fancy jar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Skin\"<\/p>\n

Those miraculous \u201cbefore\u201d and \u201cafter\u201d photos in skin care ads? All the \u201cmiracles\u201d usually come from photo editing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last year, the Assisting Hands \u201cHand in Hand\u201d newsletter reported<\/a> on the proliferation of products and services being marketed as \u201canti-aging.\u201d Here\u2019s an update: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently warned a number of cosmetics companies that their marketing and advertising had crossed the line into making drug claims when they claimed their products could treat disease or change the body\u2019s structure and function.<\/p>\n

Many of these products promise to reverse wrinkles and otherwise make us look younger. According to the FDA, these cosmetics makers claim their products can regenerate cells, boost the activity of genes and increase collagen and elastin in the skin. Said Dr. Linda Katz, director of the FDA\u2019s Office of Cosmetics and Colors, \u201cConsumers need to know that these drug claims have not been proven to the FDA when they are making a decision to purchase one of these products.<\/p>\n

Dr. Katz reports that the FDA has seen a huge growth in the number of products making these claims. Anyone who watches late night TV, goes on the Internet or riffles through the back pages of a magazine will probably agree with her! She says that if makers of a skin care product claim their lotion or supplement can \u201cturn back the biological clock,\u201d consumers should remember the old saying: \u201cIf a product seems too good to be true, it probably is.\u201d<\/p>\n

That doesn\u2019t mean that there\u2019s nothing we can do to keep our skin as healthy as possible as we grow older. Though to an extent, the appearance of our skin as we grow older comes from the genes we\u2019re born with, many important lifestyle choices can keep our skin healthy-looking:<\/p>\n

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  1. Use sunscreen.<\/strong> According to dermatologists, this is the top step we can take to protect our skin from premature aging. Sun exposure leads to freckles, age spots, leathery skin, spider veins and, of course, skin cancer. Choose a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 30 or higher.<\/li>\n
  2. Use a moisturizer.<\/strong> Especially during dry winter months, avoid chapping and cracking by applying a moisturizer to face, hands, and wherever else skin feels dry. Moisturizers need not be expensive. If yours has a high price tag, you may be paying for packaging and hype.<\/li>\n
  3. Cleanse gently.<\/strong> Washing our face and hands regularly is so important for infection control, but some cleansers can strip the natural oils from our skin, leading to cracks and wrinkles. Look for a skin-friendly, gentle cleanser.<\/li>\n
  4. Eat well and stay hydrated.<\/strong> A well-balanced diet that provides the nutrients we need helps keep our skin healthy. And drinking water helps us avoid dehydration of the skin. (Remember that alcoholic beverages have the opposite effect.)<\/li>\n
  5. Avoid stress.<\/strong> A number of skin disorders have been linked to the effects of stress. Reduce stress triggers in your life as much as you can, and talk to your healthcare provider about stress management practices. Don\u2019t forget that exercise is a top stress reducer, and is beneficial to the skin in many ways.<\/li>\n
  6. Get enough sleep.<\/strong> Sleep is the time when the body repairs and renews its various systems\u2014including our skin. You\u2019ve probably noticed that after a poor night\u2019s sleep, your skin looks dull and saggy. This effect can be permanent if you continue to miss out on a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/li>\n
  7. Stop smoking.<\/strong> This is another big one! Smoking causes premature wrinkling and sagging of the skin by narrowing the blood vessels so skin can\u2019t get the oxygen and nutrients it needs to remain supple. Tobacco smoke also contains carbon monoxide and many harmful chemicals that destroy collagen and elastin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have questions about your skin, talk to a dermatologist. These specialists can recommend products and procedures that improve the appearance and comfort of our skin as we grow older. Taking care of our whole body is the key to healthy-looking skin: It seems that beauty really isn\u2019t just skin deep!<\/p>\n

    For More Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Read more about skin health on the websites of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases<\/a> and the American Academy of Dermatology<\/a><\/p>\n

    Source: Assisting Hands Home Care in association with IlluminAge. Copyright \u00a9 IlluminAge, 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    There are things we can do to protect our skin, but we won\u2019t find most of them in a fancy jar. Those miraculous \u201cbefore\u201d and \u201cafter\u201d photos in skin care ads? All the \u201cmiracles\u201d usually come from photo editing. 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