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Common Skin Care Mistakes

April 15, 2023· Category :Health· Comments Off

No-one wants to have dull and lifeless skin, which is why some of us spend all kinds of money on skin care products meant to keep our skin soft and youthful. Although many of these skin care products do actually do what they’re supposed to, the reason many people are unhappy with the results they receive from their skin care product is because the unknowingly fall into many of the common misconceptions of skin care.The best way to take care of your skin is to understand what you skin needs, what it doesn’t need. Take a look at some of these more common misconceptions about skin care, see if you need to tweak your skin care routine.1. Too Much ProductMore is better right? Actually, no it isn’t. Using too much of any kind of skin product isn’t good for the skin. Using too much of an acne treatment, for instance can lead to more severe breakouts, and too much of an eye gel can irritate and burn eyes. Most skin care products absorb directly into the skin, spreading to the affected area, so you really only need a little bit. Body lotions are a little different in the sense that they’re going over the whole body, but you still don’t need a lot, just enough the cover the areas you want without leaving excess on the skin.2. Not Wearing Sun BlockThe sun’s harmful UV rays are the number one cause of wrinkles and sun spots as well as skin cancer. Forgetting to wear a sun screen with an SPF of 40 or higher protects you from sunburn, sun poisoning, wrinkles, and other complications the sun can cause. Remember to re-apply your sun block every one to two hours even if it’s waterproof, as the SPF starts to break down as soon as it touches moisture leaving you unprotected. A good pair of sunglasses is also good to have when out in the sun for a long period of time so to protect the fragile eyes from harsh rays.3. Using The First Product You SeeOne of the biggest mistakes that one can do when it comes to taking care of their skin, is just picking up the first product you see without checking its ingredients. I cannot stress enough how important it is to fully read a skin care products ingredients to see if there is any harsh chemicals. Things like Potassium Hydroxide, SLS/SLES and Parabens are considered to be some of the most common and most harmful chemicals in the skin care world. These substances are known to cause irritation to the skin, burning, inflammation and in some cases they have been linked to cancer.4. Not Being ConsistentIf you apply a wrinkle cream or a moisturizer every couple days, then don’t expect to be blown away with the results. In order for any skin care product to be effective, you must stay on top of its use. If the product says “USE EVERY MORNING AND NIGHT” do exactly that. If you want results from your product, figure out a way to work it into your daily routine of things. A basic skin care regimen should only take about five to seven minutes out of your schedule. A good method for apply any skin care product is right after a shower, as the pores are open and can more easily absorb a product, making it more effective.5. H2OWater is the one constant need other than food that all life on this planet needs. We need water to properly regulate our metabolism, give us energy and to flush the body of wastes. Drinking plenty of water everyday helps to flush out toxins, dirt, and bacteria from the skin that would otherwise cause the skin to look dull and weathered. Start drinking more water and I promise you’ll see a noticeable change in the coming weeks.So, now that you can properly identify some of the things your skin needs and doesn’t need, you should be able to effectively tweak are start your skin care routine for the healthiest and youngest looking skin around. The best things come from nature, so try and stick with all natural skin care products trust me your skin will thank you. Shield yourself from the sun as best as you can, and be as consistent as possible with your regimen. Lastly don’t forget to keep water with you at all times and drink, drink, drink, it can’t hurt. Remember these tips and you’ll be on your way to the best looking skin around.

Your Eating and Your Nutrition Can Help in So Many Ways!

May 17, 2020· Category :Uncategorized· Comments Off

How often do you think of your own nutritional needs and how it impacts your overall health? As an example, a lack of needed protein can mean that the brain itself doesn’t develop correctly, and women who don’t get enough of certain oils such as flax oil, omega-3 and omega-6 may have her metabolism impacted so that she actually gains weight as a result? There are many reasons to consider a person’s individual nutritional needs, and these needs are met – or are neglected – because of what we eat.

To stay healthy every day, it’s important to understand those daily nutritional needs. Of course the government has even gotten involved in the nutritional needs of individuals, as they’ve formed the USDA to study a person’s needs by way of food and nutrition and of course the FDA is supposed to make sure that food is safely prepared and handled, as well as determining items that are unsafe.

But set aside the government’s involvement; what about you? Do you really know what you need by way of nutrition and how to get what you need every day when it comes to the foods you eat? There is much talk today about food, but perhaps not enough about its real nutritional value. You may see on the supermarket shelves items that have been fortified with one element or another and some that claim to be a “good source” of different vitamins and minerals, but what does this all mean? What is nutrition and how does it apply to one’s everyday functions?

Nutrition means nurturing the body; it is supposed to function in a particular way and needs to be kept healthy for that function. This means that the body must get vitamins, minerals, amino acids, protein, and other elements to be healthy and to function as it should.

So how can you know if you are giving your body all these vital elements? First of course you must understand what the body needs! This means understanding about your body as well as what is needed for everyone in your family. And then you must take that understanding and use it when it’s time for food shopping and preparation, and for when dining out as well. Obviously what an adult needs is different than what a child needs, and so this application must work for all members of the family.

Sometimes our needs for things like vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other elements are not being met through what we eat and so a supplement may be used to fill in those gaps.

Some may think that nutrition is too difficult to understand but it really isn’t; the knowledge you gain about it can be very useful since there is much to learn and because each person’s needs are different. Men and women have different nutritional needs, and adults and children need different things as well. Those needs also change as we go through life; what we need when we’re young is not what’s needed when we get older, and vice versa. And unfortunately we’re often just not educated enough about nutritional needs; the information that we do have often changes as well! Doctors often neglect addressing this subject with patients, other than those that are pregnant or who have certain medical conditions such as diabetes. But of course even a healthy person should consider their nutritional needs so that they can stay healthy – physically, mentally, and emotionally!