With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, The Village Dermatology Team wants to make sure you give your biggest organ (your skin!) the love it deserves. Your skin does so much for you, keeps your body warm when it is cold and helps you stay cool when it’s hot. It is your coat and your skin protects you. So what better way to show your skin the love than following Village Dermatology’s Top 5 Ways to LOVE Your Skin.
1.) Cleansing – Every morning and evening, use a gentle facial cleanser designed for your skin type. Always err on the side of a gentle cleaner, usually something you can find at the drugstore. If you don’t know your skin type, you can always ask your dermatologist.
2.) Eat the Rainbow – A diet with colored fruits and vegetables, which are high in antioxidants can give your skin a healthy glow. Antioxidants not only help fight aging, but they also limit the production of free radicals which can cause cancer or other health conditions.
3.) Moisturize – According to the Mayo Clinic, the goal of a good face moisturizer is the prevention and treatment of dry skin. It also serves as an aid in improving tone and texture of the skin. Find a moisturizer that fits your personal skin type and make sure to moisturize in the morning and before bed.
4.) Sun Protection – Apply then reapply reapply reapply! One of the main keys to skin cancer prevention and anti-aging is sunscreen application of 30 SPF or more. Sunscreen should always be the first thing you apply to your face, not the last. If you need a reminder, stop in our office to pick up one of our wristbands to remind you of the importance of this critical step in keeping your skin safe from the sun’s harmful rays.
5.) Examinations – One of the best way to show your skin some love is to stay ahead of skin cancer and schedule a yearly examination to review mole size changes and any new growths. Schedule a head-to-toe exam with our dermatologists at Village Dermatology today.
