It's one of those wonderful winter mornings - overcast, but dry. I love playing golf on days like this. It's cool, so I wear a sweater or light jacket, could get away with shorts if I weren't going to be teaching until dark, and I don't have to wear gloves. As a good friend of mine reminds me, I still need sunscreen and sun glasses. Many older clients have had to have little spots removed from their faces and arms - they are likely spots from sun damage to their skin. We want to avoid that damage, as it may lead to skin cancer. Taking good care of the biggest organ of the body is no joke - it takes good care of us. I like to take care of my skin from the outside in and the inside out. What we eat, how we cleanse, what we wear (or don't wear) can all affect our skin. Not only do I use an exceptional sunscreen (why skimp on cheap, skin polluting, chemical laden and toxic commercial creams?), but I also make certain I maintain a diet high in anti-oxidants to protect my skin from the inside. I don't wear short shorts and sleeveless tops any longer so that I protect my skin in this manner as well. Hats, not visors, to proect my scalp. Please understand, I like a nice tan and getting my fair share of vitamin D - both do help protect my skin, but I also know that because I am outdoors all day, everyday during the year (especially summer), I have to take extra measures to maintain healthy skin. Who wants the wrinkles and dry looking skin that eventually come from over-exposure. If you want to know more about my skin health regimen, just ask.
In the meantime, what do you do to keep your skin healthy and protected? Do share. That's how we all learn.
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