Skin Care 101

• Do not dry shave
  • Shaving legs or underarms dry can cause irritation, ingrown hairs, and razor burn.
  • To avoid irritation caused by dry shaving, soften it in the shower for about 10 minutes. Then apply a layer of shaving cream and shave in long strokes. Slather on body lotion post-shower.
  • Do not use soap. Soap will dull the razor and invite cuts.
• Wear sunscreen every day
  • Wear a daily SPF lotion formulated for the face.
  • Use sunscreen even on cloudy days. UV rays can penetrate through clouds
• Exfoliate your skin every day
  • A buildup of dead skin cells can cause itchiness and rashes.
  • Dry weather worsens the itchiness and rash.
  • Scrub daily with a puff, a loofah, or a grainy exfoliator to help sweep rough skin away.
  • After exfoliating, use moisturizer to lock in softness
  • Frequent exfoliation will cause skin irritation.
• Avoid the sun between 10:00am and 3:00pm, when the sun's rays are strongest.
• Use lip balm with sunscreen
  • Your lips contain no melanin and will burn easily.
• Wear clothing made of tightly woven fabric so the sun can't slip in.
• Avoid reflective surfaces, such as water and sand.
  • Water and sand can reflect as much as 85 percent of the sun's rays.
• Be aware that certain medications, including some antibiotics, dramatically increase sun sensitivity.
• Wear sunglasses that provide 100 percent UV protection
  • Sunglasses with 100% UV protection will help to prevent eye cancer or cataracts, which may result in blindness.
• Do not cradle the phone against your face.
  • Cradling the phone against your face will cause jaw-line acne.
• Do not sleep in your makeup.
  • Wearing makeup overnight causes a dull morning complexion.
  • Clogged pores and breakouts will occur.
  • Eye makeup may creep into your eyes overnight, triggering irritation.
  • Wearing mascara overnight can cause broken eyelashes.
• Wash your skin after a workout
  • If you don't wash your skin after a workout, Clogged pores and breakouts will occur
• Do not chew on your nails.
  • Chewing your nails damages the nail plate which can cause infection
• Do not use old makeup
  • If you use makeup that is old, the preservatives that prevent bacterial growth, become less effective.