| Skin Smart Tips |
At Advanced Skincare MedCenter, we believe in educating our patients about skin health. We want our patients to know and protect their skin, which is why we combine interesting skin facts with daily tips that you should follow to maintain healthy skin.
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Skin Smart Facts
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Skin Smart Tips |
| Our skin: |
Sun exposure: |
- is the largest sensory organ
- covers 1.7 square meters and weighs 3 kilograms
- is waterproof and provides defense against trauma and infection
- serves as a temperature regulator
- acts like a window to our internal health
- is a self-healing, self-regenerating organ
- loses 1% of its collagen every year
- can be preserved and revitalized through regular care
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- Wear sunscreen daily
- Apply 30 minutes before sun exposure in two layers, 15 minutes apart
- Reapply every 1½ hours during water sports
- Cover ears, exposed hairline areas, neck and chest
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| Healthy skin: |
- Eat a balanced diet, rich in antioxidants
- Stay active and exercise daily
- Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily
- Examine your skin monthly
- Look for any changes in moles, pigmentation and
growths
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