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Skin Protection

By: Juliet Cohen

Skin is very important as it covers and protects everything inside your body. Solar radiation, and ultraviolet (UV) light in partictilar, is increasing worldwide with the thinning of the protective ozone layer. UV radiation is the most important environmental factor in the development of skin cancer. This makes skin cancer a largely preventable disease when sun protective practices and behaviors are consistently applied and utilized. In United States more than 1 million skin cancers patents. Ultraviolet (UV) rays reflect off water, sand, and snow. UV rays also reach below water's surface. Sunburns in children increased risk of melanoma. The sun's rays are generally strongest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you outdoors, be sure their skin is protected.

Some easy steps for made your skin softer. Stick to warm (not hot) showers, and apply lotion while skin is still damp from the shower or bath. Green tea really cleans skin and soften. Sensitive skin is susceptible to skin irritations, redness, itching or rashes. Use a moisturizer that doesn't contain potential allergens, such as fragrances or dyes, and is specifically designed for sensitive skin. Proper exfoliation also speeds up cell-turnover rate, meaning you'll bring a radiant and glowing complexion to the surface more quickly. Regular use of a body scrub, which sloughs dead cells from the skin's surface, can help rub out the problem within a couple of months. Rough, bumpy skin on the backs of your upper arms, butt, and thighs is the hallmark of this very common--and completely harmless--condition.

Apply sunscreen if you plan to stay outside during a large portion of the day when there are no clouds. Sunscreens help to prevent other problems related to sun exposure including aging skin and precancerous growths. Apply sunscreen about 30 minutes before going outside to allow it time to bond with your skin. Sunglasses that block UV rays protect eyes and the surrounding tender skin. Choose hats that shade your child's face, neck, and ears. Choose shirts and slacks made of tightly woven fabrics that you can't see through when held up to light. Protecting skin from the sun during childhood and adolescence is important in reducing cancer risk later in life. Teach your children the shadow rule. Sun avoidance and other sun-protective measures are probably effective in reducing skin cancer.

Skin Protection Tips

1. Use waterproof sunscreen if she's at the pool or beach.

2. Choose light colors, which don't absorb heat as much as dark colors.

3. Avoid mirrored sunglasses since they intensify the sun's rays.

4. Lips can never tan, but they easily burn.

5. Sunglasses that block UV rays protect eyes and the surrounding tender skin.

Skin is very important as it covers and protects everything inside your body. Solar radiation, and ultraviolet (UV) light in partictilar, is increasing worldwide with the thinning of the protective ozone layer.

Juliet Cohen writes articles for skin care tips and skin care treatment.

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