The LA Fashion 2014

Moisturizers are not just for women
Most moisturizers have a combination of humectants
and emollients to optimize hydration. Keeping
it simple, humectants draw water into the outer
layers of the skin from both the deeper layers as
well as from the environment, and emollients act
to seal moisture in by forming a protective barrier.
Emollients also help to make the skin feel soft and
smooth. Because men have oilier skin than women,
manufacturers of
skin care for men
have formulated
products that combine
humectants and
emollients that are
light, oil-free, and
non-comedogenic
(will not clog pores).
So, you don’t have to
feel like you’re wearing
a shiny, heavy,
acne-producing
product.
Looking to
reduce wrinkles
and aging
skin? Use protection
Well-hydrated skin
will look and feel
better, but it won’t
likely lead to long-term wrinkle reduction. How can
we achieve more significant long term effects? By
using a broad-spectrum SPF in our moisturizer. It
is estimated that 90% of the skins’ visible aging is
caused by sun exposure. A recent study by Green
in 2013 revealed that daily use of sunscreen with an
SPF 15 reduced skin aging by 24% when compared
to subjects who only used sunscreen intermittently.
Even if you aren’t concerned about wrinkles, you
should care about skin cancer as men have a significantly
higher incidence of sun related skin cancer
when compared to women. Of course, as the study
reveals, daily use of an SPF 15 sunscreen helps, but
using a broad-spectrum SPF 30 during more extensive
exposure is recommended.
Find a
moisturizer
that you like
and use it
daily…you
won’t regret
it
The process is quite
simple if you consider
how impactful applying
daily moisturizer
to your skin can
be. Hydration and
protection should
start at an early age
because the damaging
effects from the
sun (uv radiation)
and environment
(wind, pollution)
tend to be cumulative.
To keep your
routine simple, look
for a moisturizer that
is light in feel, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and
has a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB coverage. If you
have trouble finding one you like, seek advice from a
knowledgeable skin care specialist. Don’t wait until
you notice wrinkles. Hydrate and protect your skin
now as you will thank yourself years down the road.
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