Why does our skin age? Blame it on hormones. Hormones are mostly to blame for skin changes as we age. Hormones are chemical messengers produced in organs such as the ovaries, adrenal glands, and thyroid glands, and all have an effect on other tissues. As menopause occurs, estrogen is reduced and while it has a …
Planning to be outdoors over the weekend? Make sure you apply sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB to all exposed skin, including lips, ears, back of hands, and neck. Use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going in the sun, and reapply it every 2 hours …
Moisturizer is always good. Never think that it is too hot to wear moisturizer. Your skin will perspire anyway. In very hot weather your skin needs the protection of a moisturizer more than ever. There is no need to use excessive amounts to add more protection. Just a light covering is all that is necessary.
If you’re like many people, you slather on sunscreen during hot summer days, then in winter, not so much. Short, cold days make it easy to forget that the sun doesn’t go into hibernation. While the intensity of ultraviolet B (UVB) rays diminishes in the winter, ultraviolet A (UVA) rays remain constant all year. And …
