Marksand wrinkles are associated with old age and to some extent poor personal
health habits. At birth, almost everyone has perfectly smooth, flawless skin.
Maintaining this skin perfection is a challenging undertaking. Marks, discolorations and wrinkles on the
skin can be as a result of a number of factors. This includes acne blemishes
and hormonal imbalances.
The
extent of severity of the marks, blemishes or wrinkles, varies massively from
one case to another. This means that in each case study, the length of time
taken for the skin to clear also varies. Skin blemishes, marks, spots and
wrinkles are an unattractive sight on one's skin. Clear, smooth and healthy
skin can be a large morale booster of one’s self-confidence, especially in
public forums. There are a number of ways of tackling problems relating to skin
blemishes and wrinkles.
1.
Drinking Water
Scientifically,
it has been proven that more than 70% of our bodies are made up of water.
Toxins in our body cells are excreted with the help of water. Lack of water
increases the concentration of the toxins in the cells. This increased toxin
concentration can cause skin problems especially acne. This problem can be
overcome by ensuring that one drinks substantial amounts of water on a daily
basis.
2.
Right Diet
A
balanced diet is essential for one’s health. Fruits and vegetable are rich in
antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants eliminate Free Radical Species which have a
damaging effect to the skin. This helps the skin look younger and more radiant.
3.
Surgical
In
instances where one already has skin blemishes, surgical procedures can be used
to clear them. Laser surgery uses radiant light energy to remove the top layer
of skin causing slight skin wounding. This sets on the production of collagen,
which is responsible for healing and repair of damaged body tissue. This
results in a smoother and healthier skin.
Other
surgical procedures include electro cauterization, where a high frequency
electrical current is passed through a wart or a spot to burn it.
4.
Healthy Lifestyle
Smoking
and heavy drinking are associated with skin aging. Aging gives results in
wrinkled and unhealthy skin. Many components contained in cigarette smoke are
thought to be cancer causing agents; including skin cancer.
Collagen
and elastin breaks down due to enzyme produced by the agents present in the
smoke cigarettes. They are both important components of the skin and skin
regeneration.
5.
Wearing Sun Screen
Some
of the radiations contained in the sunlight beam are carcinogenic. They have an
ionizing effect to the thin skin tissue. Initially, this causes wrinkling and
skin spots. This can transform into melanoma which eventually leads to skin
cancer. Sun screen prevents these harmful beams from reaching the skin.
6.
Avoiding Unhealthy Habits
Some
habits like constant frowning and sulking are can cause wrinkling over a period
time. Avoiding these habits and trying to keep a more relaxed look helps relax
the facial tissue and muscle making your skin smoother and more radiant.
7.
Using the right Beauty Products
Some
cosmetics and beauty products contain harmful materials that can cause an array
of skin problems. These harmful materials include heavy metals like lead and
mercury, and epoxy compounds that can cause skin cancer and other minor
problems. For example, most bleaching products leave massive spots and marks,
years after use.
8.
Sleeping Habits
According
to research, lack of proper sleeping causes the body to produce excess cholesterol This is a hormone that breaks down skin cells. On the other hand, enough
sleep triggers production and release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). HGH helps
the skin remain thick with improved elasticity and with less likelihood to
wrinkle.
9.
Avoiding Prolonged Direct Sunlight
As
aforementioned, some of the radiations contained in the sunlight beam are
carcinogenic due to their ionizing effect on the skin cells. Though sun screen
is one of the preventive ways of barring the sunbeams from reaching your skin,
it is only used if you are to expose yourself to the sun. One way to avoid this
damaging effect is avoiding direct sunlight altogether. This even quashes away
the need to wear sun screen.
10.
Periodical Dermatological Examination
It
is important to visit a dermatologist if you have the skin spots in order to be
examined. The skin spots might be harmless but they may be an early indication
of skin cancer. At the same time, it is important to restore your skin to its
natural state of being, even if the spots are harmless. A dermatologist will
always be at hand to advice you on the dos and don’ts once they examine your
skin.
