Due Diligence for Skin Care

Did you know skin is your largest organ? Your skin is a first line of defense giving clues when invasion occurs. These clues can be either stark or subtle. Pain tells, “Hey that hurts," and you search for the cause immediately. Skin rashes from external or internal reasons send clues, like poison ivy or a chocolate allergy from the brownies you just ate. With skin, covering your entire outer surface, health, and care is paramount.

Have you ever heard “Smooth as a baby’s bottom?"  Humans strive for baby skin, in tone and texture throughout life. Looking and feeling youthful and healthy today is a priority and drives demand and quantity for skin products.  Making good choices can be confusing.

For starters, understanding skin needs for healthy longevity is helpful. Learning about commercial and natural ingredients is important. Knowing signs requiring a dermatology examination is very smart. The skin you are in deserves respect and leads to good choices versus trends.

You have done due diligence in skin care and are still overwhelmed. Just use good sense based on what you learned. Remember every product for skin has the good, bad, and the ugly. Bad and ugly is health and appearance diminishes with long-term tanning. Know about SPF and the three ultraviolet types. In the not good category are chemicals and fragrances; alcohols dehydrate.  Fresh versus processed foods is positive. Consulting educated professional is best for usual changes or age related factors.

Remember, products sold by your beautician, store cosmetologist or manicurist, etc. might not be the best for your skin. Selling focuses on the good; you must pursue the bad and the ugly. Please read labels, if concerns arise, do due diligence and respect your skin.