Skin Care - Read This First!

Basic skin care is essential to achieve and maintain a good skin.

Skin care should include UV skin analysis to determine the needs of the skin.

A good skin cleanser. Cleansers should be gentle on the skin while penetrating deeply to remove congestion. Cleansers can also be therapeutic according to need. It is important that before buying a cleanser it is matched to your skin type and need. Cleansers can be decongesting (for acne prone skins), anti ageing, calming, exfoliating etc.

Treatment serums. Where appropriate treatment serums should be used. Serums are carefully manufactured to deliver active ingredients deep within the skin. Serums are particularly useful for anti ageing, dehydration, acne, scarring and sun damage.

Moisturisers. Moisturisers should be matched to the skin type and needs. Moisturisers should also be enjoyable to apply and wear. The purpose of a moisturiser is to keep moisture in the skin and protect the skin from environmental stress.

Sun Protection. Sun protection is vital. Although a certain amount of UV exposure is essential for vitamin D production, UV radiation kills skin cells, causes oxidation that damages DNA, effects cross linking of fibroblasts and damages collagen and elastin. Sun protection cannot be underestimated. The best sun protection product has to be DermaQuest Skin Therapy ZinClear which heals and protects simultaneously.

Diet. It is essential to have a diet that is rich in, anti oxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids. If in doubt a client should take a nutritional supplement. The ANP (Patrick Holford) Skin health Analysis is available at SkinGenesis. Diets should also avoid simple carbohydrates that increase blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels will cause as much damage as excessive UV exposure and should be avoided.

Smoking. Exhale only!