Skin Care
Tired of Wearing Protective Gloves?
(NC)-Your skin, one of the most active yet under appreciated part of the body, works continuously to protect you from a barrage of external irritants: ultraviolet light, excess oxygen and invading chemicals. When your skin's barrier is disrupted by solvents, detergents or low humidity for example, the skin produces an increase in protective lipids to start the repair process. Recent studies show that it takes up to 3 days for your skin to fully repair itself. As you get older this process takes increasingly longer. Soaps, shampoos, moisturizers-whether with fragrances, perfumes and antibacterial agents-all serve the purpose of maintaining basic skin care. However, soaps and shampoos, even water, can be irritating when used in excess. Allergies to certain fragrances or compounds in moisturizers make us susceptible to rashes, dermatitis and even severe allergic reactions.
Dry Skin
We have all experienced it-that scaly, rough and even cracked skin, that starts with an itch and can end up being painful. The problem gets worse for those who frequently work with water or wash their hands repeatedly during the day. In fact, everyone can benefit from wearing a skin protectant cream. Prevex Cream is one example of a skin protectant that contains a uniquely refined petrolatum and offers cosmetically elegant protection that seals the skin retaining the skin's natural moisture without leaving a greasy feeling.
- News Canada
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