Your Most Important Cosmetic
Are you a skin care junkie? Is your bathroom closet overflowing with bottles and jars? Does
the content of these bottles and jars actually do anything to improve your skin?
My guess is "sometimes". We all get seduced by promises of younger looking skin or banish
wrinkles overnight. But the sad fact is a lot of the pretty looking
products out there do not do what they promise and the wrinkles, acne, broken veins or whatever ails you is still
there the next morning.
There is one cosmetic that stands head and shoulders above the rest -
Sunblock.
Sunblock is the best preventative of aging skin you can buy in a bottle. It won't make you look younger in a few
applications, you need to use it regularly - like every day - but over time it will make a tremendous difference to
the appearance of your skin.
Sunblock can be found as lotion, gel, roll on, or spray. If you're on a tight budget you can usually buy a bottle
for just a few dollars from a supermarket or drugstore. Test it on an inconspicuous part of you first in case you
have an allergy to it! This is more important for the cheaper brands.
Use sunblock even if its cloudy outside. Ultraviolet (UV) rays can penetrate clouds by up to 80%, yes even if its
raining. If you're driving, UV rays can penetrate glass, they can also be reflected off glass or water.
And don't just use sunblock on your face. Put it on your hands, feet, arms or whatever bits of you that are not
covered up. This is not just for appearances, sunblock can prevent potentially fatal skin cancers and melanomas
from developing.
Even if you have never used sunblock and you've already developed premature aging, its not too late!
Regular use of sunblock and staying out of the sun can actually reverse some of the damage.
Make sure you use a sunblock which has a sun protection factor (SPF) of over 15 and apply it fairly generously for
best results. Its also best to apply at least 20 minutes before venturing out.
Remember - prevention is better than cure!
About the author:
Wendy Owen has had a lifetime interest in skin care, skin health and general health.
She is in her fifties and still has a great skin. Skin care has to approached from all angles. Detailed advice on
all facets of skin care may be found at: www.holistic-facial-skin-care.com
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