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HEALTH & WELLNESS
different sensations. Since our skin does so much for us, it is
important to take care of it. A skin care routine is important for
men and women of all ages, although it will vary throughout the
years.
Teenage Years
When starting your first skin care routine, it’s important to first
determine your skin type. It’s pretty simple to figure out whether
oily, dry, or combination. Between breakouts and blemishes, think
about how your skin feels on a day-to-day basis. Here are some do’s
and don’ts about treating your skin during your teens:
• DO: Pick a cleanser, scrub, toner, and moisturizer that are meant
for your skin type. Labels make it easy to choose between the
different brands. Many brands have a line of products developed
especially for oily, dry, or combination skin. It is still important
to put on moisturizer if you have oily skin, but be sure to look
for one that is oil-free.
• DO: Look for a moisturizer or foundation that has SPF! It is
important to keep something with SPF on whenever you go
outside to protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun
now and in the future (you’ll be so glad you did).
• DON’T: Pick! You can pick your friends, but don’t pick your
stubborn pimples! Although you might want to rid yourself of
whiteheads and blackheads, resist the urge. This could lead to
long-term damaging effects on your skin.
• DON’T: Leave makeup on overnight. As tempting as it is to
crash after a long day, be sure to give your pores a rest from
makeup. Makeup-removing wipes are a quick way to at least get
a majority of products off your face.
• DO: Be sure to wipe down your cell phone. Bacteria can live on
the surface and cause major breakouts on your cheeks and chin
if not properly sanitized.
Prevention Years
As a young adult, it’s important to continue good habits of
caring for your skin. This is the prime age to prevent unwanted
wrinkles that you may start to face in the next five to 10 years. Now
is the time to take charge by:
• Wearing eye cream. We have seen the commercials about
preventing wrinkles. But when do you have to start? NOW! The
skin around your eyes is very thin and just a short amount of
sunlight could cause lasting wrinkles.
• Applying SPF products to face, neck, and hands. Skipping
the protection of an SPF could throw off your entire routine.
Find a good moisturizer that combines protection with moisture
and apply it to your face, neck, and hands. The neck and hands
are often overlooked, but prime spots for the sun to hit and
cause wrinkles.
• Quitting bad habits. Now is a better time than ever to kick the
bad habits you formed in high school and college. The number
of benefits to canceling your package at the tanning salon and
quitting smoking would take up this entire article, but for skin’s
sake, give them up!
Treatment Years
Now is the time to treat the years of damage that the sun and
other elements have caused to your skin.
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