Skin Care.

When I was growing up, the television was littered with adverts for face-washes. They had all types of claims, the thing I always noticed though, was that the models and actresses using them didn't seem to need these products. They weren't covered in spots, blackheads, they weren't oily and definitely didn't have dry skin.  So why were these girls using them?? I knew what the companies were doing, they were tricking people into believing that these products would make your skin flawless like these girls. I did fall for it though, I started using it before I needed too, and due to good genes, or maybe even luck, I didn't develop acne. Ever. So I told everyone was because I used this everyday. I never suffered with acne but I did have other skin issues. I suffered with Psoriasis (like severe dandruff in your scalp, eyebrows and hairline) and eczema. So if there isn't a spot appearing before a big night out or date I'm trying to get rid of, there is always something else. My full fringe normally hinds any stray Psoriasis and slapping on medicated moisturiser on eczema normally cures it. The point of this post is, that most of us have problem skin, so it is important to learn the difference between things that are out of our hands and things we can prevent.

Hormones and other mysterious skin reactions are often beyond our control, there is one damage-including factor that you can combat; the sun. Where I grew up, in South-West England, the sun wasn't always about. But when it was I thought it was good for me. I spent all my summer holidays laid in the garden, trying to tan, without sun screen! I had no idea what damage I was doing to my skin! When we're young, our skin is particularly prone to to long-lasting damage. 

Nowadays I don't leave the house without applying a healthy dollop of sun cream. And while I love spending an afternoon riding my horse, I tend to pick days where it is a little bit cloudy or go later on in the evening when it's cooler. Even with these precautions, I'll never be out of the woods. Take it from me: wear your sun cream, don't try and change skin tone by three shades, and hopefully you'll never have to go to a dermatologist's to have moles scalpelled off of your skin. Besides, there's really no need.. fake tanning these days are excellent.

Do You Have Any Skin Issues? If So, Let Me Know.