Skin Care Tips for Mommy, Daddy and Kids
You must love your skin. Take a look at these tips before the whole family takes a dip.
Skin Care Tips for Mommy
Skin conscious moms need not look any further to get that sun-kissed glow. Avoid chemical peels and intense laser treatments because as sun exposure after treatment my lead to unwanted pigment changes, a dermatologist said. The dermatologist recommends microdermabrasion or diamond peel treatments. This treatment is a skin-refreshing techniques that help repair sun-beaten facial skin and slightly reduce the effects of aging by sloughing off dead skin.
Skin Care Tip #1
Even a sunless tan doesn’t protect you from the sun, so you’ll need a broad spectrum suncreen of at last SPF 15. Broad spectrum, according to the dermatologist, means it protects you from both UVA and UVB radiation. Look for avobenzone, titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. If your suncreen contains any of these ingredients, its safe to say that UVA and UVB are history as far as your skin’s concerned. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside.
Skin Care Tip #2
When it cmes to looking great, moms also need prettifying protection. Makeup should be able to provide protection from heat, humidity, and the sun’s rays. Avoid products containing petroleum jelly, high shine lip gloss, and baby oil as thet attract the sun to your skin. Look sweet in safari-hues like green and lilac.
Skin Care Tip #3
Want a tan? Instead of burning yourself in sweat and harmful rays, consider safe self-tanning sprays. Look for the active ingredient dihydroxyacetone (DHA) to make sure your tan doesn’t was off easily and follow the instructions carefully. Exfoliate and clean your skin before applying such tanning products to ensure an even application.
Skin Care Tips for Daddy
Your hubby is one lucky guy! And it’s not just for having you, but also for being blessed with skin that’s thicker and oilier than yours. Result: He’ll see the signs of aging — More specifically, wrinkles — much later in life. This, however, doesn’t mean that dads can just stick to ordinary body soap, and that’s that. According to the Dermatoligist, sun protection is essential for the prevention of wrinkles, dark spots, thinning of skin, broken capillaries and textural changes — all of which will make the skin look much older. Daily use of good sunscreen packed with are least SPF 15, avobenzone (the most common UV protector), and zinc oxide (a physical block that reflects and scatters UV rays), especially on the face, will not only reduce aging but will also prevent skin cancer.
Skin Care Tip #1
Before hitting the road, ask Dad to wash his face ad liberally apply sunscreen on all exposed areas of his skin. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, especially when swimming or sweating profusely. The Dermatologist says that there is more risk of sunburn outdoors since water and sand reflects the sun’s rays as well.
Skin Care Tips for the Kids
It’s never too early for kids to learn about sun protection. That way, they can truly enjoy running and basking in the sun. Start with basic information about SPF or Sun Protection Factor. Tell them that SPF measures the amount of UVB and UVA radiation that goes deep into our skin. Out in the sun, a fair-skinned person would normally get sunburn in approximately 10 minutes. A SPF of “10″ means that when applying this sun screen lotion, it will take 10 times the normal duration for him to burn, or 10 X 10 = 100 minutes. This doesn’t mean, however, that you’ll slather him with sunscreen only after a hundred minutes. It’s best t ore-apply sunscreen every 30 minutes. If he’ll be out long, its best to use a higher SPF: Tell your kids, too, that UVA and UVB rays can penetrate into glass and reflect on water, sand, and cement. So even if they’re not swimming, as long as they’re outside the house,they are at risk of sunburn.
Skin Care Tip #1
Keep your kids busy indoors between 10 am and 4 pm. The sun’s rays are strongest at these hours so keeping them in the shade is the way to go. Out of doors, apply sunscreen.
Skin Care Tip #2
Tell your kids that their eyes and lips are the most sensitive areas of their skin so wearing their sunnies and applying as SPF-packed lip balm are necessary.
Skin Care Tip #3
During the summer, common children’s skin problems include bungang araw or prickly heat, fungal infections such as buni and anan, and dandruff. These are mainly caused by sweat drying on the surface of the skin, clogging the poresm and attracting bacteria to grow. Keep skin cool and dry to avoid inflammation. Keep cool with a cooling sun spray or powder packed with cornstarch. If in doubt, it is still best to consult a doctor.
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