• 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.
Start becoming aware of the signs of
hearing loss, and consult your doctor or
audiologist if you start to notice some of
the symptoms:
• Trouble hearing over the phone
• Vertigo, causing dizziness, pain, or
ringing in the ears
• Mumbled voices
• Having to ask others to repeat
themselves often
• Avoidance of social situations
• Having a family medical history of
hearing loss
Individuals with hearing loss may often
be reluctant to face the reality, but may
not know about the deeper implications
of letting it go untreated. If you or
someone you know may be experiencing
some of the symptoms of hearing loss, be
sure to understand and share the benefits
of seeking treatment.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN
As we learned in grade school, our
largest organ is our skin. Our skin
regulates body temperature, protects
against the elements, and gives us the
feeling of 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.
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.
• Put the right nutrients into your
body. It’s important to make sure
your body is getting all the nutrients
it needs on the inside for radiant skin
on the outside. This includes lots of
water!
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