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At Pro|Gen Probe, we want you to have all the knowledge when it comes to caring for your skin and hair. Your hair and skin are two parts of your body that you should always be paying special attention to and treating with care. We have been educating you all about the skin on a deeper level. To take a turn into a different direction, we want to bestow some great tips on the best ways to care for your skin.

With having a skin analyzer by your side, you will know everything there is to about your skin, so you can care for it in the best manner possible. Here are some other great tips to help keep your skin happy and healthy.

Be Wary of the Sun

One thing you always have to be mindful of is stepping out into the sunlight. UV rays are extremely damaging to your skin, and prolonged and frequent exposure can cause wrinkles, skin cancer, age spots, and other skin conditions. To combat sun exposure, you always want to be using sunscreen. Sunscreen is going to protect your skin of sun damage, and you will want to use a formula that is at least an SPF of 15.

When it is available you want to seek shade and shelter. The sun is it’s most dangerous in the early to mid-afternoon, that is when you want to take a break and find cover and reapply your sunscreen.

Finally, wear the right clothing to be outside in the sun. If applicable, wear lightweight but long sleeve clothing, pants, and hats that cover a decent amount of surface area. To take it a step further if you love the outdoors, you can invest in some sun-protective clothing.

Refrain from Smoking

Smoking is horrible for your health in all aspects. Smoking damages your lungs, ruins your teeth, and wreaks havoc on your skin. Smoking causes premature aging and wrinkles. The reason for this is smoking creates smaller blood vessels on the epidermis and this decreases the blood flow to the deeper layers. This also takes away the oxygen the skin needs which also causes damage.

Smoking also affects the elasticity and strength your skin possesses. And finally, smoking contributes to even more wrinkles because of the repetitive movements your mouth and face make when smoking the cigarette.

Be Gentle

Many believe the more you exfoliate the better off your skin will be, this is not the case. You want to take care of skin by treating it with gentle treatments. One way to do this is to not sit in hot showers or baths for extended periods of time. Using warm, instead of hot water, is going to be the best practice to protect your skin

Shaving is something you should be completing carefully. Always use a barrier such as shaving cream or lotion and make sure you skin in hydrated and not dry. When you use these lotions or soaps make sure they are not super strong. They tend to harm your skin more than help it. Use mild products for your entire skincare routine.

Have a Balanced Diet

A healthy diet not only helps your digestive system and keeps you overall healthy, it will also keep you looking great. Making sure you are hitting all the main food groups by eating adequate amounts of fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy is essential to maintaining beautiful skin. Foods rich in vitamin C and unprocessed are going to the best nutrients to consume to preserve your skin.

Maintain Stress

Stress is one of the worst things that can happen to your body. It affects every aspect of yourself. When you are severely stressed this can cause breakouts and acne to occur. Managing and channeling your stress in more beneficial ways will not only help your skin, it will help your state of mind. Be mindful when things get to be overwhelming and take a step back.

These steps can help you retain beautiful skin. Taking these measures will ensure your skin is being cared for. Another step to the ultimate skin care is seeing a professional who carries a skin analyzer. Skin analyzers will tell you everything you need to know about your skin. Get the information you have always wanted to know, with these amazing and advanced machines. Learn more about our amazing skin analyzers and contact your skin professional today!