Our skin, while always renewing, is going to show age and sometimes our profession. This wonderful world we live in and life we receive are best experienced together. That relationship is not one sided. We enjoy nature, yet we can be abusive to it, and it to us.
Our warming sun causes 80% of all skin aging and damage. In a confusing twist UVA/UVB are needed for skin health processes and the production of vitamins, proteins and tissues for repairs. We need the rays but at a pace our epidermis can process without sustain damage.
This may be a sloppy analogy but it preparing a surface to be coated, the first thing to be done is clean it. Removing all the impurities after the work has been done makes sure we aren’t sealing anything in that will late cause issues. Our skin is the same and we should start with a gentle face cleanser.
Direct acids and peptides will smooth lines and dark spots. Clean and prepare your pores to receive the layers of moisturizers you need for a natural, radiant, and protected glow. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and we need vitamin D, C, B12, A, and zinc for production.
We can regulate our sun exposure with time and intensity. Sunscreens can be that physical barrier of protection extending our time outside. Look for the correct sun protection factor against photodamage that compliments your skin type and need.
Light fabric clothing and sunhats will be a true barrier that allows your unprotected skin to breathe. Do not forget the tops of your feet and ears. While deployed during military service, I burnt the bottom of my nose from the sun reflecting off the sand.
As damage happens and our age advances, we can turn to recent advances in serums and restorative foams or gels. Retinol is very effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A concentrated vitamin A serum called retinaldehyde is much more effective.
Restorative sleep is vital for my sanity. I recently found that dark colours in our bedrooms disrupt deeper sleep as our eyes continue seeing photons while we slumber. Brighten up your chamber to wake more rested. How does that apply to my skin?
Our skin is busy restoring as we sleep. During that time, skin is not incurring additional damage and can switch to restoration. Waking up bright can take on new meaning. Maintaining a proper room temperature and humidity will assist in those restorative repairs.
To tell you the truth, I sleep the best in a cold dry room. That is horrible for my skin. After living in the tropics for over ten years, I know sleep without air conditioning as one indirect fan moves air around the room. My skin is years younger than my friends, shh good sleep is my secret.
Jezzy