Tips for Protecting Sensitive Skin

Hey Everyone!


It's no secret that my skin is extremely sensitive and any advice that I can get, I soak it up like a sponge. So when I read these tips on WebMD, I figured I would pass this useful information along to all of you!


First, you should know that the American Academy of Dermatology recommends protecting your skin with sunscreen year-round. Use a product with at least a sun protection factor (SPF)15 rating, and use it every day that you will be in the sun for longer than 20 minutes.
And remember, the sun’s skin-damaging UV rays are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Avoid going out in the sun during these hours whenever possible -- any time of the year.

In winter, to help prevent skin dryness, flaking, itching, and cracking:

• Don’t overheat your home.
• Take warm, not hot, baths and showers -- and fewer of them -- and use a soap-free cleanser.
• Minimize skin dryness after bathing: Pat your skin dry and apply moisturizer while your skin is still moist -- (I personally recommend using the Body Glace by The Body Patisserie)

In summer, keep in mind that tanning actually damages your skin --

• don’t lie out in the sun, even if you’ve applied sunscreen. See guidelines for choosing a sunscreen below.
• If you do go out, wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and tight-woven clothing that covers your arms and legs, apply your sunscreen 15 minutes to 30 minutes before going out, and reapply it every two hours or after swimming or if you’ve been perspiring heavily.

I know to some of you these tips are common sense, but sometimes, it doesn't hurt to hear them again.

With Sweet Goodness

Shermaine