Your Skin is Under Attack!
May 31st, 2010
Your Skin is Under Attack!
You may not realize it but your skin is under attack every minute of every day. It is constantly being bombarded by elements in the environment and atmosphere that are damaging and harmful, and even more so for certain people that live or work in particular areas. (Here’s where you can find more skin care products reviews.)
As an example, you may already be aware of the damage that the sun does to the skin. There is always talk about UVA and UVB rays; you may not completely understand what these rays are but you know they’re out to get you! What is interesting about these rays from the sun is that they’re present even on the cloudiest of days and even during the wintertime. They actually damage the cells on the top layer of the skin causing them to burn and die off, something that you’re probably not even aware of. We may think that a suntan looks good but in reality any change in the skin’s color due to being in the sun is a sign of damage, just as much as if you had burned it on the stove.
Speaking of which, cold and wind are also very damaging elements for the skin. They both sap moisture from the outermost layer and leave it vulnerable to damage including rashes and dryness. Moisture acts as a protection for the skin and nourishes it as well; many of the vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other important elements that the skin needs to stay healthy are contained in the moisture or hydration of the skin.
Pollution is another common irritant to skin, as are very high levels of dust and dirt. There is always dirt in the air and the skin is designed to collect and then rinse away any minor coating of dust but if you live or work in a very polluted or very dirty environment your pores are going to be clogged with this dirt and you may be prone to breakouts and more skin irritations. Skin’s pores are designed to handle only so much dirt and pollution and anything more than that is just going to sit on your face and cause damage. (Here’s where you can find more detailed information on skin care and stretch mark removal cream.)
Of course there are other things that irritate the skin such as chlorine, acid rain, and so on. You may actually already be aware of the damaging elements in the atmosphere if you come home from work and clean your pores only to have your wash rag turn gray or black. You may also be prone to rashes and dryness from these outside elements.
Moisture is a good barrier between your skin and all these attacking elements, both from within when you drink water and from on top of your skin by way of a commercial product. You may not be able to always protect your skin from every harsh and damaging element there is but you can help it along by staying hydrated and using a good moisturizer every day.
