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CONTINUATION OF SKIN CARE TIPS-

SUNBLOCK:

Sunblock protects your skin by absorbing and/or reflecting UVA and UVB radiation. All sunblocks have a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) rating. The SPF rating indicates how long a sunscreen remains effective on the skin. A user can determine how long their sunblock will be effective by multiplying the SPF factor by the length of time it takes for him or her to suffer a burn without sunscreen. The American Association of Dermatology (AAD) recommends that a "broad spectrum" sunblock with an SPF of at least 15 that is applied daily to all sun exposed areas, then reapplied every two hours. However, in some recent clinical trials, sunblocks with SPF 30 provided significantly better protection than sunblocks with SPF15.
The best sunblock varies from individual to individual. We recommend broad spectrum sunblock with UVA and UVB protection, a SPF rating of at least 30, in a form that is gentle enough for daily use.

CONTINUATION OF SKIN CARE TIPS-

STEP 3- Sunscreen

• The final step in a good skin care program is using sunscreen, but it's the most forgotten. It's easy to tell if your skin is dirty or dry, requiring a good washing or some added moisture. We can see or feel that our skin needs some extra care. Unfortunately, most of the damage to the skin from UV radiation is beneath the surface and happens so slowly that we don't realize how much damage is being done.
• Most people know that exposure to UV radiation can cause sun damage to the skin, including sunburn, photoaging, and increased risk of skin cancer. But did you know this damage also occurs when you walk from your house to your car or sit next to a window during the day? Even those little bits of exposure add up over the years and can cause wrinkles, dark spots and skin cancer.

Step 2 - Moisturizing
Moisturizing is an essential step in good skin care. A good moisturizer can stop the dry skin cycle from spiraling into cracked, thick, flaky skin. An effective moisturizer will have a combination of ingredients that:
• Replenish the skin's natural ingredients that help maintain its structure
• Cut down on damage from free-radicals
• Help the cells function more normally

Good Moisturizer Ingredients

• Glycerol - Helps water and other moisturizer ingredients pe*****te the skin to
get where they are needed.
• Ceramides - Help replenish the skin's natural oils.
• Hydroxy Acids - Help with exfoliation of dead skin cells
• Niacinamide - Helps the skin produce more natural oils, and may also help
reverse the signs of sun-damaged skin, like brown spots and blotchiness

CLEANSING:
Most of us know that cleansing is an important part of good skin care. The purpose of a cleanser, or soap, is to surround, loosen, and make it easy to remove dirt, debris, germs, excess oils, and left-over products applied to the skin. Unfortunately, there are harmful effects of cleansers on the skin.

SKIN CARE TIPS FOR THE WEEK:

The good news is skin care can be simple. Washing your face doesn't have to be a 10-step process, and you don't have to spend a lot of money to fill up your medicine cabinet with shelves of products. The fact is, good skin care involves 3 basic steps:

• Cleansing - Getting rid of grime and chemicals while limiting the stress of daily
cleansing.
• Moisturizing - Hydrating and replenishing the skin.

• Using Sunscreen - Protecting the skin from harmful UV rays.

Skin is the body's largest organ. Obviously, it is the concern of most Filipinos to have smooth and supple skin. To help you take care of your skin well, we will be posting skin care tips every week. Stay tuned.