Taking care of your skin Bethesda MD

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Drink water. Replenish and hydrate the skin epidermis from within. The old standard, eight glasses of water a day is still sound advice, especially if you're active during hot summer days.

Sun protect: Apply sunscreen according to your skin type, according to your outdoor activities-and be sure it protects you from both UVA and UVB rays.

Exfoliate: Make your skin glow by getting rid of the dull, dry winter skin cells. Leading edge formulas like Tone Sugar Glow for example, deliver the moisturizing properties of ultra-fine particles of sugar to slough off the dull, dry outer layer. Similar to the treatments used at professional spas, this sugar-based, liquid formula polishes in the shower to reveal brighter, moisturized, more radiant skin.

Use a self-tanner. Enjoy the look of a tan without exposing your skin to the sun. Tip: Exfoliated skin helps to apply a self-tanner more evenly-and will prevent the tan from fading too soon.

Moisturize: After showering, apply lotions or cream moisturizers depending on your skin condition and type. Using a moisturizer is particularly important after shaving since it puts a skin barrier back until your body does it naturally.

Wear a hat: Baseball caps and visors allow for only limited protection to the neck and ears. A hat with a 3-inch brim, however, will shield your entire head.

Sunglasses: Prevent squinting and eye damage with good quality sunglasses. The best give you lenses that block both UVA and UVB rays.

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