More Skin Care Tips

Do use products. You should cleanse your face every day using three different products. Cleanser, toner and moisturizer. Use products only for your skin type, i.e. oily, dry etc.

Do drink water. Water is essential for the hydration of the skin to keep it moist, soft, supple and clear. Loss of moisture from the skin is one main cause of wrinkles. You should drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

Do rest. We don`t get enough rest or sleep and are often tired. The average amount of sleep we need is 8 hours a night but less than half of us only have 5 to 6 hours. Not resting or sleeping properly will start to show as you age. Not only does lack of sleep make your eyes puffy but will make your skin look dry and dull too.

What Causes Psoriasis

No-one quite knows exactly what causes psoriasis, although genetics are believed to be a factor. The general consensus is that the immune system also plays a huge part, with the immune system somehow triggered to produce more skin cells than is normal.

People who don’t suffer with psoriasis will produce mature skin that sheds itself within 28-30 days, psoriasis sufferers however will produce mature skin within 3-4 days. Unlike normal skin cell production though which falls off, psoriasis cells pile up, forming lesions on the surface (see diagram above, to the right).

Psoriasis can also be triggered by a number of other factors such as: -

The weather – Cold, dry weather can flare up psoriasis while warm damp or sunny temperatures can make symptoms better.

Stress – Stress or emotional distress can trigger psoriasis flare ups.

Skin infection – Skin infections caused by viruses or bacteria can trigger psoriasis and cause flare up.

What Causes Wrinkles

The major cause of wrinkles is the aging process which effects us all, sadly. However there are also a number of contributing factors that can bring on wrinkles or speed up the process such as smoking, sun damage, skin type, heredity patterns, dry skin, stress and generally not looking after your skin or body.

Skin is made up of three layers; the outermost layer, the epidermis; the middle layer, the dermis and the innermost layer, the subcutaneous. The dermis has elastic qualities that help keep the skin nice and firm, this is due to elastin fibres. The dermis also produces collagen protein which along with the epidermis’ ability to hold in water, keep the skin moist and be able to stretch and shape, all serve to prevent the skin from creasing or forming wrinkles.