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I am a person with many interests and hobbies. When I fall in love with a subject, I learn everything I can about it and seek to learn more. I always have had a passion for skin. But, when stricken by a terrible skin disorder 5 years ago, skin care became my obsession. From medical treatments to holistic skin care, I've become a fountain of information. After all, necessity is the mother of invention. Today, I am fully recovered from my skin problems but seek to help all those who want advise, seek knowledge, and are passionate about their skin! I am a lIsensed esthertician, make up artist, and permanent makeup technician. I would love to have an open forum where we can chat, express our opinions, and exchange knowledge and ideas. Join my blog and let's explore the wonders of our skin!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Rays today Raisins tomorrow

The most important product to use every single day is sun protection. The sun, unfortunately, is one of the leading causes of pre-mature aging. Do not underestimate the ravages of UV light. It is responsible for the break down of elastin and collogen. The sun causes overstimulation of melanin which leads to hyperpigmentation=sun spots and discoloration. It can cause sunburns and some forms of skin cancer. The sun can change the texture of your skin to look leathery and worn. Prevention is key. Use at least 30spfeveryday. If your spend a lot of time in the sun, remember to re-apply every 70 minutes. Make sure to re-apply if you are physically active or swimming. Another important tip is to make sure the spf you will be using for your face is for face use. Often, the tendency is to use spf for the body on the face. This may cause your skin to become oily or greasy and inevitably breakout. In addition, make sure to use a "full spectrum" spf. This will protect you in two ways: deflecting the rays and to absorb the rays so that your skin has minimal exposure to the sun. Spf is the last product to be use on the skin before your make up. That's to say cleanse - moisturize- spf- make up. If your make up contains spf that's great!! Layering provides excellent protection!
I see the effects of the sun on a daily basis and most of the time it is not pretty.
So, don't forget your spf:)

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