|
|
Want to
smile today?
Check Out Our
Happy Babies!
view ⇒
|
Enfant Shops
Find a store near you
view ⇒
|
Promos & Events
Discounts, freebies, and more...
view ⇒
|
Tips & Articles
Tips and advises for moms
view ⇒
|
Baby Items
Check out what's new
view ⇒
|
Enfant Bambies Collection
|
Enfant Gold Collection
|
Enfant ETE Collection
|
Enfant Basic Collection
|
Enfant Blue Collection
|
|
|
|
|
Mommy Articles - Archive # 20
|
|
|
Life brew: Five tips for healthier summer skin
Date : 2010-05-04 00:25:30
Source : http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/04/01/life-brew-five-tips-for-healthier-summer-skin/
Go to Mommy Articles »
|
|
By Charley Braga
Special to Yahoo! Southeast Asia
I’ve long been an advocate of proper skin care and hygiene, but as the sun’s rays shine brighter each passing day, I find that I can’t go outdoors for long periods of time without a pair of shades, a bottle of water, and an extra shirt at my perusal — yes, I tend to perspire A LOT. So while getting darker has personally never been cause for concern, I am concerned about break-outs, skin cancer, and sun spots (oh, and also brown-outs and water shortages, but that’s another matter).
Here are the best ways to make sure skin keeps and looks cool, even while the weather isn’t:
Down more than eight glasses of water daily.
As the temperature rises, the more we need to replenish our bodies with water. Ordinarily eight to 10 glasses of water is sufficient to keep ourselves hydrated, but this changes once the weather’s warmer. Drink when you feel thirsty, and carry a water bottle around to keep fainting spells at bay, and keep your skin dewy.
Pile on the SPF, even while you’re indoors.
SPF (Sun Protection Factor) 15 is fine when staying indoors, but SPF 30 and higher is advisable when you’re going under the sun. Even halogen lights can emit SPF rays and over time, can cause damage to the skin, so it’s best to put on sunscreen early in the day. Research suggests that we need at least half a teaspoon of sunscreen on your face and kneck in order to reap its full benefits.
Moisturize first, and protect yourself after.
Most people are diligent when it comes to proper skin care, but not many know that putting on sunscreen before your daily facial moisturizer is a big NO-NO. The sunscreen will become ineffective once it’s mixed with moisturizer, making its sun-protection qualities ineffective so wait a few minutes for your skin to absorb the moisturizer, then place the sunscreen on top.
Choose what works for you: Cream or gel?
How your moisturizer is formulated matters, as the temperature rises. While a cream moisturizer works when the weather’s cooler, skin tends to get oilier when exposed to warmer climates. In that case, grab a bottle of gel-based moisturizer when you’re in need of some skin protection. (VMV Armada has a great line of sunscreen products suited for different skin types.)
Remember ‘Slip Slop Slap’
Over a decade ago, the Australian government came out with a skin cancer and premature skin aging campaign (you know how those Aussies love their sun). Their slogan was, Slip on a shirt, Slop on sunscreen, and Slap on a hat. It’s best to do as the Aussies do when you’re out on the beach or expect to be out in the sun.
Photo courtesy of SXC Images
|
|
|
|
