7 Skin Care Suggestions

Most women use skincare products to combat the signs of aging and to keep their youthful appearance and skin. However, some may not be aware that what they put on their skin may be undermining what they are attempting to prevent. The average woman applies twelve products to her skin each day, many of which contain hazardous chemical preservatives. Dr. Myron Wentz, founder and chairperson of USANA Health Sciences, believes that beauty is only skin deep and that true health and true beauty have an outer component. To combat environmental pollutants, the effects of solar radiation, and air drying, women need protection from environmental insults like solar radiation, pollutants in our environment, and the drying effects of air.

Seven tips to help people achieve true beauty and health include being cautious of what is in skincare products, using all-natural products, Dermal Surface Renewal Technology, regenisomes, Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T vitamins, paraben-free products, drinking plenty of water, reducing stress, and finding the best stress-relieving activity for you. These tips can help people be healthy on the inside and out.

Most women's morning and evening routines include applying creams, moisturizers, tonics, lotions, and other skincare products. Why do women subject themselves to this? They do it primarily to combat the signs of aging and to keep their youthful appearance and skin! However, it is safe to assume that most women haven't given much thought to what is in the products they use.

Some women may be unaware that what they put on their skin may be undermining what they are attempting to prevent in the first place. In fact, the average woman applies twelve products to her skin each day, the majority of which contain hazardous chemical preservatives. In the June/July 2005 issue of USANA Health Sciences magazine, Dr. Myron Wentz, founder and chairperson of USANA Health Sciences, says about beauty: "Some people believe that beauty is only skin deep. Nonsense! True beauty, I believe, is a reflection of true health, and true health begins deep within each and every cell of the body. True health and true beauty, on the other hand, have an outer component, which is why we need protection from environmental insults like solar radiation, pollutants in our environment, and the drying effects of air... The truth is that you cannot have a healthy body if your skin is unhealthy. And your skin cannot be healthy if it is exposed to toxic substances that are eventually absorbed into your body."

So, what are women's options? How will they combat environmental pollutants, the effects of solar radiation, and air drying? How can they be certain that they are using the best products on their skin in order to be healthy on the inside and out? Here are seven pointers to help you through this process:

1. Be cautious of what is in skincare products. As much as possible, use all-natural products.

2. Look for Dermal Surface Renewal Technology in products. DSR removes existing aging signs such as laugh lines, crow's feet, and dullness.

3. Use products containing regenisomes. Regenisomes penetrate the skin to accelerate cell renewal following sun exposure. They also use photosomes' light to repair sun damage and ultrasomes to renew skin while sleeping.

4. Look for products that contain Proteo-C and Proflavonol-T. These two vitamins protect the skin from the sun, pollution, and other environmental factors that cause premature aging. They also give the skin advanced nutrition to keep it looking smooth and firm.

5. Use paraben-free products whenever possible. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives found in a variety of personal care products, including shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, make-up, facial masks, skin lotions and creams, and deodorants. They are also commonly found in baby lotions, shampoos, and other infant and child personal care products. Parabens are also found in many foods and pharmaceuticals. Parabens are being discovered in both benign and malignant human breast tumors, according to researchers. While some studies have questioned their toxicity in many products and their long-term effects on humans, using paraben-free products can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.

6. Be sure to drink plenty of water! Water hydrates the skin and hair while also flushing toxins from the body.

7. Reduce stress or learn to effectively manage it. Stress is both emotionally and physically harmful. Find the best stress-relieving activity for you and do it on a daily basis!