Beauty and Skin Care

Skin is one of the largest organs of the body. Because of this, caring for your skin can directly affect your overall health. Your skin acts as a protective shield and is most vulnerable to outside elements. It’s affected by more factors in El Paso than you may think. For instance, the following can play a role in your overall skin health:

• exposure to UV radiation from tanning beds
• exposure to chemical toxins from tobacco smoke
• prolonged unprotected sun exposure
• not getting enough sleep, hydration, or proper nutrition
• Aging

Taking care of your skin

There are steps you can take to ensure you have healthy skin. They include the following:

• Cleanse regularly, typically twice daily.
• Apply a toner after cleansing if you have oily skin.
• Apply a moisturizer if you have dry skin.
• Exfoliate to remove dead skin cells and brighten up your complexion.

Perform a self-examination of your skin regularly to check for any abnormalities, discolorations, or changes. Have your skin examined by a doctor or dermatologist annually for any changes, or if:

• you have fair skin or many or large moles
• you are in the sun or use tanning beds
• you have a history of skin problems, irritations, or growths

In El Paso, it’s also important to protect your skin from too much sun and sun damage, which may increase wrinkles as well as lead to skin cancer. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 to protect your skin from UV rays..