Skin
Fitness
You've
always had good skin. But of late, these
niggling, problems have been cropping up.
What happened? The answer is that your skin
doesn't remain the same throughout your life
cycle. Pimples, rashes, burns, pigmentation-
all of these can change it.
 What
you basically need to do is to get a skin
care program sooner than you think you need
it. Cleansing, toning and moisturizing are
still healthy skin care imperatives. Without
these basic moves, skin becomes dull,
devitalized and cannot defend itself against
environmental damage.
Even
if you follow this routine religiously, you
are likely to face skin problems from time
to time. Spots, acne, blotchiness, wrinkles
are some of the common problems. But they
can all handled with a proper skin care
routine or camouflaged with make-up, if
nothing else.
Spots:
Spots and acne are the result of oily
skin, stress and the wrong use of skin care
products and cosmetics. These are not easy
to get rid of and they tend to crop up at
the wrong time. What you need is to give
them a hard time by robbing them of a
friendly environment.
Oily
skin needs to be exfoliated to keep the
pores clear and unclogged. Instead of
covering spots with a concealer that can
further clog your pores, dab on an anti-acne
formula and face powder to absorb excess
oil.
Stress
from job pressures and the demands of
motherhood also trigger breakouts. Birth
control pills high in certain progestins can
cause spots, too. Besides, using the wrong
cleanser or cosmetics not meant for your
skin type can also lead to clogged pores and
blemishes. To keep skin clear, use a
pre-soap cleanser meant for your specific
skin type, followed by a good moisturizing
routine (only on dry areas).
All
too many people are driven to the myth that
sunlight helps dry out pimples. Exposure to
sun may dry skin slightly, but the effect is
temporary. In fact, heat, humidity and UV
rays can itensify acne by stimulating oil
production, leading to thick skin that
further causes of clogged pores.
A
cosmetic way to camouflage spots and to give
your skin a smooth matte finish is to rub
some loose face powder into your palms. Rub
hands together lightly and apply powder over
the face. Then dust off the excess with a
powder brush.
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Blackhead:
To keep problems like blackheads (also
associated with oily skin) at bay you need
to look for an oily-free and non-clogging
formula, not only in skin care products, but
even where make-up and sun products are
concerned. Resist the temptation to disguise
blemishes with heavy make-up - stick to
oil-free, oil-absorbing foundation.
The
T-Zone: Oily skin can be checked with
proper exfoliation, which keeps the pores
clear and unclogged. However, if you have a
shiny T-Zone, use a face mask to de-shine.
Alternatively, blot excess oil with a tissue
before touching up with powder.
Wrinkles:
wrinkles surface first around eyes and
the mouth and are sign that the skin lacks
hydration. You can put a hold on them by
keeping your skin protected from excessive
exposure to sun and using a wrinkle-control
formula. Though the sun gives us vitamin D,
which is great for the complexion, going out
in the sun without proper protection is an
open invitation for wrinkles in the long
run. It can even lead to melanoma(skin
cancer).
So use
a sunscreen over the face and body before
you expose yourself to the rays of the sun.
Don't skip the routine when the sky is
overcast, for haze and clouds don't block
those damaging UV rays. Wear sunglasses with
UV protection and make sure your sunscreens
stays put.
Blotchiness:
blotchiness is another side effect caused by
taking in too much sun. Prevent it with
daily sunscreen of at least SPF 15 and
regular exfoliation (with masks, scrubs and
lotions). To conceal blotchiness, apply
foundation and loose face powder to
integrate the skin tone. Extreme cases can
be tackled with a concealer, followed by
loose powder and appropriate make-up. To
polish away any uneveness, you can apply a
slightly shimmered powder.
Sunburn:
never exfoliate your skin when it is
sunburnt and in the red, sore, tender stage.
Wait until all redness disappears before
resuming exfoliation. If you are using a
prescription skin-peeling drug for acne or
sun damage, ask your doctor if addition
exfoliation is advisable.
Broken
capillaries or spider veins: These are
tiny dilated blood vessels or capillaries,
usually visible on the face and legs.
Exposure to the sun, wind, spicy food,
alcoholic drinks and temperature extremes
can aggravate the problem.
Besides
the above-mentioned problems, the skin
undergoes a change during menopause, too. It
becomes much drier and you should use a mild
soap to clean it gently. Stepped-up
exfoliation will bring new cells to the
surface (because cell renewal slows down
with age). You can try a good emollient in
addition to a moisturizing lotion. Remember
that sun damage is additive. As your age,
your immune system starts slowing down and
can't respond as vigorously to a problem as
it used to. Learn it help it along.
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