MamasHealth.com Home Skincare Information Accutane Acne Myths Acne Treatments Avoid Wrinkles Body Cream vs. Lotion Botox Chemical Peels Dermabrasion Exfoliating Eye Cream Fake a Tan Ingrown Hairs Microdermabrasion Prevent Acne Shed Dead Skin Tan Lotion Skin Care 101 Skin Types Smooth Cellulite Tan Lotion Sunscreen Tan Lotion Tan your Skin Waxing Winter Skin Younger skin Links Email Mama Nose reshaping Hair care Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	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.	Featured Book
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