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Celebrate Your Skin This Month!

November is dedicated to National Healthy Skin Month. And with that in mind, it is important that you realize how important skin health really is. Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? Your skin helps regulate body temperature, prevents excess fluid loss, and it helps your body remove excess water and salt.

Did you know?

According to the American Academy of Dermatology;

28 million Americans tan indoors on an annually basis. 2.3 million of those individuals are teens.
Acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, which affects nearly 40 to 50 million Americans.
One in five Americans will develop some form of skin cancer in their lifetime.
One person dies from melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer, almost every hour in the United States.
More than 2 million nonmelanoma skin cancers are diagnosed annually.

These frightening statistics are only a snipit of the reality of poor skin health. There are numerous ways to help keep your skin healthy and many options to treat skin problems. This article discusses healthy ways to keep your skin glowing on a day to day basis as well as tips on how to continue excellent skin care for years to come.

5 Simple Rules

Learn to love SPF- UV rays can damage your skin, which is why it is important to apply at least an SPF 30 daily to prevent sun damage.
Exfoliate- as you age, this step is important.
For anti-aging- use retinol. It will help smooth wrinkles by building collagen and fading dark spots.
Address acne- there are numerous ways to help prevent and reduce acne. Check with your local physician and/or dermatologist for their recommendations.
Get a skin exam! It is important to schedule annual visits with your dermatologists to get a full body skin exam.

http://www.aad.org/public/exams/screenings/index.html

Know Your Skin Type

According to the Food and Drug Administration, there are six different skin types;

Always burns easily, never tans, extremely sun sensitive.
Usually burns easily, tans minimally, very sun-sensitive skin.
Sometimes burns, tans gradually to light brown, sun-sensitive skin.
Burns minimally, always tans to moderate brown, minimally sun-sensitive.
Rarely burns, tans well, sun-insensitive skin.
Never burns, deeply pigmented, sun-insensitive skin.

Know the Facts

Provided is a link to where you can learn the facts about skin, hair, nails, acne, etc. Very beneficial!

http://www.aad.org/media/background/factsheets/index.html

In the End, What do Dermatologists recommend?

The American Academy of Dermatologist weighed in on their thoughts to healthy skin, hair, and nails. Here is what they had to say;

Always protect your skin from the sun.
Do NOT use tanning beds.
Perform a self-exam. Examine your skin for enlarged or changing moles.

Learn how to perform your own exam- http://www.aad.org/public/exams/self.html

Don’t skip out on hair conditioners. Conditioners help increase shine, improve strength, and protect against UV rays.
Eat a healthy diet- remember to eat fruit, vegetables, and whole grains to help keep your skin healthy.
Moisturize your skin daily.
Stop smoking- a toxin found in cigarettes accelerates the rate of aging.
Learn to manager your own stress.
Do NOT bite your nails!
Don’t pick, pop or squeeze blemishes- this will increase the chances of scarring.

Nothing screams health more than beautiful skin my friends!

Sources:

http://www.housing.k-state.edu/dining/FitCourse/toyourhealth/11-healthyskinmonth.html

http://blog.jocoderm.com/slider/november-is-national-healthy-skin-month/

http://www.aad.org/media/background/factsheets/fact_sunscreen.htm

http://blog.jocoderm.com/sun-safety-tips/top-10-tips-from-dermatologists/

http://www.aad.org/media/background/factsheets/index.html

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