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HEALTH & WELLNESS
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!
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