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The sun can have damaging effects on the skin if precautions are not taken. Exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer (melanoma), premature agingand acne. While sun worshippers claim that the sun clears up their acne, it is actually causing more harm than good. At first it may appear that the sun is drying out their pimples, but it is actually just making their skin darker and the blemishes less visible. In time, however, more acne can develop.

The acne is actually spreading as the sun dries out the face, causing dead skin cells to get caught in the pores. Some web sites claim that the sun kills acne-causing bacteria under the skin. But even if this could be verified, the long term damage done to the skin far outweighs the possible short term benefits. Along with premature aging, wrinkling and cancer, fair skinned individuals may also incur excessive freckling.

If you are planning on going out into the sun, always wear a minimum of SPF 15 sunscreen or sun block. And if possible, avoid being directly in the sun for extended periods of time. If this cannot be helped, apply more sun block if you start to get sunburned or get into the shade immediately. When choosing a sunscreen, choose a product that is non comedogenic so you can use it on your face and also oil free, so it does not lead to acne on other parts of the body.

If you are using a prescription acne medication, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or other acne fighting medicine, take extra precautions to avoid prolonged sun exposure. This could lead to excess redness, dryness and other negative effects. If you are going to be in the sun then use a non comedogenic sunscreen on your medicated areas.

Whenever possible, sun exposure should be kept to a minimum with maximum sunscreen protection. The immediate and long term benefits of sunscreen usage will help protect you from unseen damage and skin disorders in the future.

Natural skin care product are available in our kitchen. But we don’t know how we can use it for our skin care. So in this article I will introduce you with some products which can change our skin beauty and skin health.

Tomatoes, garlic, turmeric powder, honey, milk, yogurt, lemon juice are some few products that we use daily in our daily diets. There are also many more products that easily available and play a big role to maintain our skin health.

If you talk about tomato, I think we use tomato daily in our dish. It has a very good oxidant property. You can use tomato as a good face mask with yogurt. It gives your skin a nice glow. Tomato is also very useful in the treatment of acne and pimple and to get a fair skin.

Turmeric is also a boon of nature for us. It is very effective to get a fair skin. It also cure acne, pimple, dark color of skin and many more skin disorders. It has got a very good antiseptic property. It tightens the skin and reduces the wrinkle.

There is also a very effective product, Sandal wood powder, this is also easily available in market. It is very effective in acne and treatment. It gives a smooth and fair skin if you use it daily as a face mask at bed time.

If you have a oily skin problem, you can use sandal wood powder. It will give you a magical effect on your skin. If you have dry skin problem, then you can use sandal wood powder with milk. This application is very effective for dry skin.

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Since sunlight is a large part of our lives, many people tend to forget about the sun’s harmful effects on skin. While sun is a great source of warmth and happiness, it can also have negative impact on our lives — especially when it comes to beauty and aging.

Sunlight can be responsible for premature aging, skin cancer, and many other skin defects. Almost 90% of symptoms associated with premature skin aging are attributed to the ultraviolet lights (UVA or UVB) that come from the sun. These lights speed up the aging process by breaking down elastin and collagen in the skin.

Most other changes in the skin (that were once attributed to aging) have now been linked to extended exposure of UV radiation. Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation has a profoundly negative effect on a person’s beauty, due to the adverse effects on the skin.

UVA rays penetrate well into the skin while damaging collagen – a protein responsible for holding the skin together in a firm and smooth manner. The broken down collagen structure manifests as wrinkles – the most common symptom of aging. To make matters worse, the broken structure of collagen is incapable or re-building itself, which is why loss of collagen is a huge threat to beauty and skin care.

Overexposure to the sun can also result in freckles and sunspots, which are often found on various body parts such as face, legs, hands, etc. Freckles and sunspots generally develop upon the skin of those that sunbathe regularly.

Interestingly, suntans (which are often considered a sign beauty and health) are also the result of skin damage caused by exposure to sun. Suntans are caused by the production of melanin (the dark pigment responsible for a tanned appearance) that can only increase with exposure to the sun. In short, tanned skin is burned skin.

Sunburns are, yet another, result of the negative impact of sun on your skin. Sunburns happen when UV rays penetrate deep inside the layers of the skin killing the living cells. The body responds to this damage by increasing the blood flow in the affected area, so that the white blood cells can remove the dead cells — this abnormal blood flow results in the skin becoming warm and red causing sunburn. Scientists have also gathered substantial evidence that links sunburns to DNA damage. Additionally, recurring sunburns significantly increase chances of skin cancer development.

Although nobody can escape from the negative impact of the sun, it is important to protect your skin. Using quality health and beauty products that are made from natural ingredients is a good way to keep your skin safe. These basic skin protection rules will keep your skin safe from the sun…and you will also be able to avoid pre-mature aging.

Apply sunscreen with an SPF of 15 (or more) to all parts of your body (especially your face) before you head out into the sunshine. Applying moisturizer after enjoying the sun can also be beneficial. Lastly, it’s important to keep a close eye on your skin. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, make sure to visit with your dermatologist.

Being the largest, not to mention most exposed, organ of the body, the skin offers many telling details about a person’s identity—from one’s lifestyle to choice of products. This is why the skin has been subject to frequent, sometimes intentional, scrutiny. And for fear of failing the test, a lot of people have paid much closer attention to the skin. This is purely normal; in fact, proper skin care should be in the mind of every individual. This doesn’t mean, however, incorporating complex skin care routine in daily itineraries, because practicing skin care basics should do well enough.

Here are the four basics of skin care. Do them with regularity and your skin will look as radiant and young as you want it to.

1. Cleanse. A healthy skin is a clean skin, so regularly cleanse your skin with a compatible facial cleanser. A good cleanser removes dirt, excess oil, and germs, while being gentle on the skin. When choosing a cleanser, consider your type of skin and be extra critical. Some cleansers come in the form of soaps, others in liquid form. There are beauty experts who prefer using liquid cleansers since they believe soaps can strip off moisture from the skin and leave it dry. However, this is an issue of personal preference. Should you be more comfortable using soap, it’s okay. But be sure to choose mild soaps.

TIP: Do not over-wash your skin because it will do your skin more harm than good. At the most, wash your face twice—morning and night. Some people prefer to wash with only lukewarm water in the morning, and use cleanser at night. Again, whether you omit the cleanser from your morning routine is an issue of preference.

2. Moisturize. The goal of moisturizers is to keep moisture locked into the skin, preventing it to be dry, flaky, and cracked. Every skin type needs to be moisturized, even the oily skin. Good thing is, there are specially designed moisturizers for each skin type.

TIP: Because of the advanced science, moisturizers today are a far cry from their early counterparts, which used to be only made of water and wax mixtures. Nowadays, there are ingredients that replenish natural oil and help with exfoliation, such as glycerol, ceramides, and hydroxyl acids. Look for these ingredients when choosing a moisturizer.

3. Exfoliate. Few people know that exfoliation is as important as cleansing the skin and so leave it out from their routine. This should not be the case. Skin exfoliation at least once a week is necessary to remove dead skin cells that cause blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. With regular exfoliation, the skin is smooth and radiant.

TIP: Facial scrubs have potent exfoliation properties, which is why many skin care manufacturers are now producing their own scrub products. But because there are a lot of options in the market, it pays to be a little critical. When looking for a facial scrub, choose the one with small grains. This is proven to work more gently on the skin.

4. Sun-protect. A lifetime of sun exposure causes most of the skin damages, and usually these damages, which include wrinkles, dark spots, uneven skin, and dryness, appear later in life. But because they tend to manifest slowly, these damages are all too often ignored. Protect your skin from the sun, particularly from the damaging UV rays, early on and use sunscreen protection.

TIP: When you don’t apply sunscreen, your efforts of practicing the other skin care basics are all in vain. So start investing on sunscreen and choose those products with SPF 15 or more. For more protection, apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going out and reapply when necessary.