by SkinExpert on May 31, 2009
Who doesn’t love to get out and enjoy the sun on a warm day? If you are like most people, you probably even kick back and bask in the sun every now and then. You might even set out each spring to gain a beautiful tan. However, it is important to keep in mind that sun bathing can be dangerous to your skin and your health.
The sun is a powerful presence in our solar system. Our planet would not survive without the light and heat from the sun. The sun is actually a star and no other star is closer to our planet. When you look at the sun you are seeing the photosphere. The temperature of that layer of the sun can be as much as six thousand degrees Celsius and the core of the sun can reach temperatures of 15 million degrees Kelvin.
You might be amazed to know that the sun is 4-5000 million years old. The sun is definitely a powerful star so to speak. As good and enjoyable sunshine is, it is unfortunate that it is able to pose a risk to your skin. In it’s glory the sun makes a bright day so enjoyable. It brings us warm weather when it shines bright and hot.
The sunshine attracts many people to get out their sunbathing gear and try to get a tan. Almost 90 years ago, a fad started for people to get bronzed skin from the sun. That fad has never faded out. It is considered un cool in this generation to have pale skin with no signs of sun exposure.
Just remember that being out in the sun too much, especially without taking preventive measures can be dangerous. The Ultraviolet rays from the sun can do more than damage the appearance of your skin. It can break down elasticity of your skin and harm collagen. Too much sunlight can cause you to have more wrinkles and lines in your skin. In the worst of scenarios it can even cause skin cancer.
There are steps you can take in order to further protect your skin. Click here to read Part II of this article.
by SkinExpert on May 26, 2009
The three levels of skin include the outmost epidermis layer, the dermis center layer and the subcutaneous. The innermost layer is the subcutaneous. This is the layer of your skin that holds fat in the tissues. The fat makes it possible to prevent your body from getting too overheated. The subcutaneous layer helps to protect your body from the cold. This is one of the reasons why some fat is needed in your body.
Blood vessels enter into the subcutaneous layer from the dermis. There are sweat glands, never endings an d hair follicles in the subcutaneous. This layer of your skin provides a protective layer for your organs. It is able to help reduce risk of injury to your organs. It is also responsible for nourishing the other two layers of the skin. If you start to have problems in your subcutaneous layer, your other layers could suffer as well.
If you have more fat content in your body, then your subcutaneous layer will be thicker than someone who is more lean. You might go through times in your life when you have more fat cells in this layer. However, in most cases you will see a decline in the amount of fat in this layer as you age. As your subcutaneous layer starts to lose fat, you will notice more sagging in your skin. There is often not much you can do about the sagging skin.
You need to have an idea of the structure of your skin so that you know what to expect as your age. Having some knowledge of the skin also helps arm you with the knowledge you need to help protect and renew your skin. Making certain not to spend much too much time in the sun can help to product your skin. The same is true for living a life with exercise, a good diet and not smoking.
There are also skin care products on the market that can help to protect your skin. Some skin care products can help to lessen the apparent effects of aging. You will want to use different products on your skin depending on weather it is oily or is dry. There are products available to help you reduce wrinkles, remove some of the damage of years of exposure to the sun and even improve the overall health of your skin. It might be necessary to try more than one product so that you can locate the one that works for you.
