Skin health in summer
In general, some of the same steps that keep you healthy on the inside — such as not smoking and maintaining a normal weight also can help keep you looking healthy on the outside. Here are some steps you can take to help your skin look younger longer:
1. Try to avoid sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV rays are the strongest, if go to out side use an umbrella bath at least 3 times in a day and wash mouth in every hour with cool water
2. Apply a sunscreen with SPF (sun protection factor) 15 or more on all exposed skin 30 minutes before going outdoors
3. Re-apply sunscreen after swimming or sweating, reduces the use of cosmetics
4. Do not sunbathe
5. Wear wide-brimmed hats, long sleeves and pants outdoors
6. Wear makeup (foundations and lipsticks) that has a sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher
7. Avoid colorful dress, white and cotton is perfect
8. Sound sleep at night and don't smoke and alcohol
9. Wear sunglasses outdoors, green, gray color is better
10. Use moisturisers to combat skin dryness
11. Use moisturising soaps, wash dresses in each week and be clean
12. Drink enough fresh water
13. Avoid oil and chili, eat more green vegetables and fruits
14. Avoid depression, be jolly and communicative
15. When at the beach, stay under a beach umbrella, but also use sunscreens since sunlight reflecting off the sand and water can harm unprotected skin
The writer is a Reacher at Andong National University, Andong city, South Korea.
E-mail: pekule_ag@yahoo.com
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