My Town Magazine, Discover Queensland Edition 8th September 2014 Edition 41 | Page 21

LIFESTYLE
Do you have sensitive
skin.

A lot of people claim that they have sensitive skin when
they break out after using a certain product or were exposed to the sun. However, most of than not, the culprits
behind the blotchy skin and zits are using inappropriate
products for one’s skin type and bad skin habits. If you
are one of the many who break out or itch after sun exposure or using a product, it is a good idea to determine
if sensitive skin is really the cause or something else.
How to tell if you have sensitive skin?
Generally, sensitive skin is thin with visible broken capillaries under the skin’s surface. Sensitive skin also has fine
pores. When exposed to moderate changes in temperature, sensitive skin reddens easily, whether from cold or
heat. Sensitive skin tends to rash easily when exposed
to dirt or even moderate strength skin care products. If
your skin manifests these signs, chances are high that you
really have sensitive skin. For a thorough skin assessment,
a visit to a dermatologist is in order.
Since caring for sensitive skin can be quite difficult, it is
advisable to limit the use of skin care products. Generally,
simple skin care regimens are more effective on sensitive
skin since it prevents product overload. Sensitive skin
care relies on strengthening the skin to reduce sensitivity
and increase tolerance.

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13 Simple Wrinkle
Erasers
Aging of the skin is a natural process by which the collagen
and elastin, that keep our skin looking firm and youthful, begin
to decline, this results in wrinkles. Cell production and cell
quality also diminish over time resulting in wrinkles. These
factors unfortunately are out of our control, though diet and
supplements can slow down the process, but it won’t stop it.
The influences that are within our control are largely environmental such as pollution (eg; smoking) and sun damage. Here
are 20 easy ways to reduce wrinkles and slow down the aging
process.
1/ Stop smoking (It’s #1 for a reason).
2/ Always wear sunscreen whether it’s cloudy or sunny and
don’t suntan
3/ Hydrate your skin by drinking about 8 glasses of water a
day.
4/ Use skin care products that contain antioxidants and AHA’s.
5/ Moisturize the skin on your face twice daily.
6/ Reduce stress. (Try reading, exercising, meditating.) 15 minutes a day is a good start.
7/ Reduce alcohol consumption. Over indulging can put
enormous strain on y