SKIN CARE
It does not matter what size or
shape we are, what color or race. As we age, our skin changes. Mature or aging
skin functions less well than young adult skin. Young skin is well hydrated
and smooth. Over times wrinkles start to appear--a result of the gradual
lessening of the water content in the outer layer of our skin, the effects of
lipids and sebum, plus the damaging effects of the sun over time. If you
smoke, the added harmful effects of cigarette smoke and tar lead to the
formation of harmful free radicals, which in turn weaken and collagen and
elastin fibers of the skin. This results in even faster skin wrinkling. So, if
for no other reason--stop smoking and save that youthful appearance!
As women get older, and especially after
menopause, reduced estrogen level may lead to more drying of the stratum
corneum--the outer layer of skin. This in turn tends to make the mature skin
look thinner and older, more apt to be fragile and easily bruised. Small blood
vessels become more easily broken.
So what can we do to put moisture back,
slow the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, or in short just try and turn
back the clock a bit.
First getting rid of skin impurities while
fortifying and building new cells will help with this process. Therefore,
proper cleansing using cleansers that do not strip extra moisture from the
skin is important.
Second, refining the skin to properly
close pores will get the skin ready to receive a good moisturizer.
Third, fortify the skin to protect it
again the damaging effects of UV light. There are natural products that
accomplish this, such as those containing ecotin. Ectoin, a natural flora
found in Egyptian waters, strengthens the skin's immune defense against UV
light by protecting Langerhans cells. It is one of the substances found in the
BE Day Energy Serum. It does not necessarily add moisture back into the skin,
hence the next step is really important.
Fourth, use a good moisturizer on the
skin. The moisturizers in the BE skin care products have a new, patent-pending
technology with Nanomins, a microscopic liposome small enough to penetrate
pores and carry vitamin A, E & B deep into the layers of the skin. These
vitamins have both moisturizing effects and antioxidant properties, and both
factors help increase the moisture barrier repair. These Nanomins also are
very stable, with less tendency to break apart and become less effective. This
technology is an advancement in skin care products. During the day use a
moisturizing lotion or cream that also has properties of UV ray protection.
Titanium dioxide is a very useful ingredient that protects against UV rays.
Always remember to use a night cream, one without sunscreens is fine.
In caring for yourself and your family
please remember the following:
1. Protect a child's skin
from the sun. Bad sunburns in childhood are often linked to skin cancer
decades later.
2. Teach your children and
teenagers to cleanse the skin regularly. This is especially helpful in keeping
acne problems from multiplying.
3. Avoid the effect of direct
sun. We all love the sun, but providing skin protection with proper hats, sun
block and the like really helps.
4. Use moisturizers with
sunscreen for routine day use; you can use moisturizing night cream without
the UV protection.
5. Your face and hands need
extra attention, since they suffer the most exposure.
6. With aging, the need to use
heavier moisturizing creams, especially and night becomes more important.
7. Using good products
regularly really do help fight the skin's signs of aging.
8. Always avoid harsh soaps,
mild cleansers are better for the skin
9. Teach family members how to
care for their skin properly from an early age. Even though that wonderful tan
look has always been highly prized in our culture, excess sun exposure is
linked to skin cancer. Teach both skin care and skin protection
10. Choose a good set of skin
products, ones without harsh chemicals. Natural products that meet the strict
cosmetic industry standards are available.
Take a look at the Personal
Care product available. We do have full and essential sets for your
review.