Diabetes

Diabetes is a problem in which your body does not produce insulin the right way. This disease is going to affect millions of people every single year.  This will include children and when it goes uncontrolled, it can be very dangerous and even cause death.  What does this have to do with your skin you may wander?  The answer is because it will affect the body and diabetes can cause different skin problems too. People will usually see a doctor because they think that they have skin disorder and that is how they find out they are suffering from diabetes. 

If you do have diabetes, there are different things that you can do to protect your skin. Diabetes may be difficult to get through and sometimes it can cause trouble for your body the rest of your life. You do not have to let it have negative effects on your skin and the way that it looks and feels.  There are some tips that can be used to take care of your skin if you have diabetes.

First, you need to get your illness under control.  You have to see your doctor on a regular basis and when you have diabetes you need to use self-testing supplies daily to make sure that your sugar levels in the blood stream are under control. You will need to change the way that you eat and what you eat.  Get plenty of exercise and it is very important to take all of your medications that your doctor tells you to or use your insulin pump.  Take control your illness and you can be sure to reduce the risk of developing skin problems.

It is also important to treat your skin carefully. You need to use very mild products that are made for sensitive and dry skin.  Your skin will be extra sensitive and may always get dry or have acne breakouts. You need to avoid hard products like regular body soap and treat cuts and bruises immediately.  You should see the doctor right away for anything that can get infected too fast.

Having good skin care is very important for anyone to have.  It makes no difference if you have diabetes or not.  Cleaning your skin with mild soap and using natural products like shampoos and other hair care items that will not damage your scalp is very important too.  Using moisturizers and toners that are going to help your skin can help keep it looking healthy and you will be happy no matter what other medical problems you might have.  Your doctor will give you more information on what you should do to stay safe and healthy and how to have the right skin care if you deal with diabetes too.

Dry Skin

Sometimes skin has a low level of sebum, which is the natural oil that is produced by skin glands.  It is called dry skin and it cannot hold moisture and will look parched and feel tight when washed and in some extreme times, it can show some signs of chapping and cracking. The wind and very high or low temperatures can steal the natural moisture and make the skin feel tight across the bones. Dry skin can cause embarrassing flakes and any mark or dry skin will be very dull and show up on cheeks and near the eyes.  You may also find dry skin on the knees, hands and in the mid section.

The most common cause of dry skin is the lack of sufficient moisture from sebum. In some cases, this can be due to genetic conditions. There are also environmental causes like exposure to sun, cold, cosmetics, chemicals, and wind can cause dry skin too.  Other reasons can be poor diet.  A diet that is deficient in vitamin A and B is more likely to take away the skin’s moisture.  Skin diseases like dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea are causes of dry skin.  It can be a result also of other conditions like diabetes and hypothyroidism and the use of certain drugs like diuretics, antispasmodics, and antihistamines.

Dry skin is also going to need a lot of easy cleansing, massage to stimulate the sebum production and a lot of quality in moisture and oil.  When you are washing your skin with soap it will take out the natural protective oil along with the dirt.  Use of a good moisturizer will return lost water content to the skin.  You can use neutral not acidic or alkaline products for washing the skin and abstain from using commercial soaps.  After the second cleansing you need to treat the skin lightly with moisturizing cream.

Makeup

Many women use make up everyday.  Most will use make up during special occasions? If you are completely covering your face in make up or simply wearing some lipstick and eyeliner, it is important to use products that are safe for your skin.  You should know that there are major cosmetic companies that make products made with chemicals that are harmful to your face.  Learning how you can take out the dangerous products and use only good ones is important for your health. 

You may wander way companies would use something dangerous in their products. It is simple, businesses have one goal and that is to make money.  Cosmetic ingredients that are not safe are usually cheaper than the alternative make up that is being produced.  Harmful ingredients are going to create a better-looking product in some cases.  They do not tell you that after using the beautiful colors of eye shadow, your face may break out!

There are however, many companies realize that their customers are becoming smarter and want to know about their products before they use them.  Our facial skin is very sensitive and it is very important to use the best products that you can.  If you are looking for inexpensive or high end products, there are cosmetics, moisturizers, toners, and many other items that are going to be available out there for you so that you are not risking harmful consequences. 

Some of the common dangerous ingredients to look out for when purchasing these items for your face are Methyl, Propyl, Butyl, and Ethyl. These are very well known toxins and can cause allergic reaction in many people. These chemicals are extremely cheap and are often used to kill bacterial growth in your products.  Many companies are using them.

You should also be careful of Propylene Glycol and DMDM Hydrantion. These products are used in anti-freeze!  Many of these products have been linked to abnormal kidney and liver function and can actually cause permanent damage to your organs.

You need to be very careful of what you put on your lips too. Most of the synthetic colors like C Yellow 6 can be dangerous to your skin and your body and when you put this chemical on your lips, you are eating poison to say the least. One time may not affect you, but after wearing the lipstick for a long period of time, you can start to feel the results.  It is like smoking cigarettes on a regular basis.

So that you are safe, you should ask your dermatologist or doctor to recommend about what kinds of products to use.  You need to be sure that your products are safe so that you can be safe and healthy.  The healthier your skin is the younger you will look and you will be happier too. 

Men

Many teen boys take care of their skin because if they do not do it right, acne can become a large problem. However once your hormones settle and acne is not a problem anymore, men will usually drop their skin care routine or ignore essential parts of it. This can cause problems with different skin disease in the future.  Men should listen to this and if you want to keep that great looking face that you worked hard for in the past, you need to think about continuing the right cares for your skin.

First, you need to determine your skin type.  For the men that have not noticed their skin since the teenage years, it may have changed since then as your body as become more mature.  If you rarely have skin problems you probably have “normal” skin but others may experience dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, or combination skin.

You can use skin care products that are made especially for your skin.  You should avoid using harsh soaps that are made for your body on your face.  These will strip your more sensitive facial skin of the natural oils and this will leave it dry and irritated.  You should remember that you need to wash your skin twice everyday. This would be one time in the morning to take out the oils and debris from sleeping and again before you go to bed at night to have the dirt and sweat that has built up during the day.

If you have sensitive skin, you should have a toner to help your face stay healthy and look younger.  You should look for a toner that is not alcohol based to give your skin the very best care.  This product will restore the normal pH balance of your skin and give it an extra cleansing.

You should also remember to moisturize your skin.  If you have no moisture, your skin will age faster and be more inclined to peel and flake off.  If you have oily or combination skin, you will still need to moisturize.  Look for products that will help your skin type.  If you work in the sun for any period of time, you should use a moisturizer that has sun block in it.  Sunscreen helps protects your face from skin cancer as well as keep you looking young.

Men who take care of their skin will look younger longer and are not likely to develop those age spots, acne, and other problems of the skin that will happen later in life.  You should remember to ask your doctor or dermatologist if you have any problems or questions that you need to know about so that you can have the appropriate skin care for your face all of the time. 

Winter Skin Care

There are so many tricks for good skin care that you can do everyday.  Did you also know that you need to take care of your skin according to the season?  Seasonal care is very important because of the different conditions that are going to happen to your skin when it reacts to different things like the cold and hot weather.  The holidays are when you want to look your best and your skin is going to need a little extra attention. You need to learn the season and what you should do as your skin care routine so that you are sure to have beautiful skin and keep healthy even in the wintertime. 

Winter is one of the two major times when your skin is going to deal with the intense climate.  Because of the cold and inclement weather that comes along with this season, it is one of the most dangerous times of year for your body and skin especially for the face.  Remember that hot water especially when you first come outside from the cold is very harsh for your face.  Yu should use mild water to cleanse your face.

Water is a very important part to do right in the wintertime.  Washing temperature when you are inside is not the only important thing.  We have to know that the proper amount of moisture in our skin is very important.  It is very critical to remember that water freezes outside.  If you are using a moisturizer that is water based, your skin could feel those terrible effects when you go outdoors.  You need to look for oil-based moisturizers instead and if you have oily skin, talk to your doctor about different ways to treat and get the moisture that you do need.

When you are outside in the cold air and wind you will see that it can cause your face to become dry.  However that is not the only thing that you will have to worry about when you are outside during the holiday season.  You should know that the sun will play a huge part in skin health during the summer and it will in the winter as well.  The sun does not warm the earth as much as it does in other seasons.  You can even get sunburned in the winter if you are outside too long without the proper sun protection.  You should look for the products that have the right sunscreen in the m so that you are able to protect your skin from the dangerous sunrays during the year in the summer and winter months.