Skin care tips

Proper skin care is important in health as well as appearance. Cleaning, moisturizing and the use of sunscreen are vital in preventing skin-related problems, such as dry or rough skin, deep wrinkles, liver or brown spots, and skin cancer. Here are a few tips to proper skin care;

· Hot water can leave your skin dry. Wash your face with lukewarm water.

· Use a mild cleanser or soap with a moisturizer to wash your face. Stronger soaps will usually strip the oil from your face, which will dry out your skin.

· Wash your face with your hands rather than a washcloth, which can be abrasive.

· In general, the more you wash the dryer your skin will be. So if you already have dry skin, washing once a day might be sufficient. However, if you have oily skin, twice or even three times a day might work better.

· Long, hot baths tend to leave the skin dry since it removes a lot of oil from the skin. Limit baths to about fifteen minutes and use lukewarm water. After bathing, immediately moisturize your skin with an oil or cream.

Source: Mayo Clinic

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