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National Healthy Skin Month

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Healthy skin should be a priority all year long, but your skin should receive extra tender love and care in November for National Healthy Skin Month! In honor of National Skin Month, we’re going to share are a few tips and tricks that will help your skin maintain its glowing and healthy appearance.

One of the most important things you can do to achieve healthy skin, is to educate yourself about your skin type and what that entails in regards to maintenance and care. Different skin types will react distinctly to the environment as it changes. For example, oily skin in warm weather reacts differently than dry skin in warm weather. There’s also combination skin, which can have its own set of reactions. You should asses your skin type and consistently apply products that will nourish and replenish your skin.

Once you are familiar with your skin type, you will start to notice subtle differences that can be indicators that there is a problem with your overall health. For example, if you notice that you are itching and begin to develop a rash then this could be a sign of an allergic reaction, an infection, or autoimmune disease. Additionally, if you notice that there’s growth from a new mole, you should see your health care provider as soon as possible because a mole could indicate skin cancer. Pay special attention to the changes that are occurring on your skin and don’t hesitate to see a specialist if something doesn’t feel right.

Since your skin is the largest organ on your body and exposed to the elements it is essential that you keep it hydrated. Besides the many health benefits that come from drinking water, it also impacts your skin positively. Water keeps your skin moisturized and cleans out all the toxins in your system that could be potentially harmful to your skin.

Besides staying hydrated, one of the most vital things you can do for your skin is to apply sunscreen daily. The sun emits extremely powerful UV rays; therefore, it is important to apply sunscreen despite weather conditions. Applying sunscreen should be part of your regular skin care routine, even if that’s the only product you apply on your face. Skin cancer is prevalent and occurs often, so make sure to be proactive in protecting your skin against the sun.

Lastly, if you really want to improve your skins appearance and overall vibrancy, you need to manage your stress and get a full night’s rest. Typically, these two go hand in hand since those who have trouble sleeping are often stressed and worried about something in their life. Getting a full night’s rest will give your skin time to restore and replenish itself from the external elements it encountered throughout the day.

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Advanced Dermatology Care of Southern California is a comprehensive dermatology group providing general & surgical dermatology, cosmetic enhancements and plastic surgery with two Southern California locations. Under the direction of Michael P. Tabibian, M.D., Medical Director, our collective experience aims to provide our patients innovative and highly individualized skin treatment solutions for patients of all ages and skin types.