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How to Avoid Common Skin Hazards of Swimming

Paula — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 04:49:39 +0000

In the summer, we spend a lot of time at the pool. It’s our happy place and honestly also the focal point of my summer workout routine. Being able to jump in the pool after dinner, or on a scorching hot long weekend afternoon makes June, July and August worth looking forward to all year long. But, that said, swimming and sunny days take a toll on your skin. We all know that firsthand. But what can you do about it? Learning how to avoid common skin hazards of swimming can help swimmers manage water-related skin diseases and irritations while enjoying the pool again. Be a Bathing Beauty Constant contact with water produces some common skin hazards in swimmers. Swimming pools, whirlpools, rivers, lakes and oceans all have their own health risks on the skin of swimmers. Here’s how to avoid and take care so you don’t have to skip swimming or sit life out on the deck this season. Remember These Things to Steer Clear of Common Skin Hazards This Season SPF – Sunscreen First and foremost – use regular sun protection during swimming. A sun protection cream with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied to the exposed areas before venturing out in the sun or going anywhere near the water. Reapplication is necessary every 2-3 hours as water may wash off some of the cream. Toss the bottles when they have expired and keep plenty on hand all season long. Don’t forget to check for things like whether the sunscreen is water resistant or waterproof. This is important for swimmers. Moisturize Apply moisturizers under your swimsuit. This will reduce chances of irritation and allergy from the material. Generally this is just a good rule of thumb for life. Moisturize always whether you swim or not. Shower I am guilty of not doing this often enough. I like the smell of a summer day and the swimming pool. But it is best for your skin if you shower immediately after swimming. Wipe skin with a towel and apply a moisturizer over the moist skin immediately afterwards. Applying moisturizer when the skin is still a bit damp will seal in moisture. In the summer we live in our pool. One of us, or all of us, are always in doing laps or simply playing and diving. Summer is short, so we have to take advantage of swimming pool season. But the bromine and the time spent sunning and immersed definitely can take a toll on your skin. Take these precautions and remember after care and you will feel a lot better about getting back in next time. And Don’t Forget These Common Sense Tips Reapply sunscreen lotions as often and as needed. Remain in the shade when not swimming and cover up. HYDRATE!! Your skin needs water so drink up and your body will thank you. Don’t Miss this – > Summer Bucket List Printable! I know it’s tempting to consume fun summertime alcoholic drinks by the pool and nobody is saying not to do that. But also drink water and remind yourself of your limits. A couple of drinks no problem and also drink the water. My rule of thumb is a glass of water with or after any alcoholic beverage. Tips on How to Manage Water-Related Skin Diseases Sunburns: If you do get sunburns after swimming, immediately cover the area with either aloe vera or a moderately potent topical steroid ointment. Put on cotton clothing which will feel lighter on your inflamed skin and go sit indoors, preferably in air conditioning. You can alternate the steroid application with aloe vera containing moisturizing creams, once the acute burn starts subsiding. Avoid going out in the sun or swimming during daytime for five to seven days. Take an antihistamine if you feel you need one. Drinking lots of water and fresh juices (except mango) will keep your skin hydrated and cool. Avoid alcohol and beer in excess, as these can have a drying effect on the skin. For severe sun burns you need to see a dermatologist. Contact Dermatitis Skin allergy caused by chemicals or aquatic life needs to be treated by a dermatologist or family doctor. If you get itching during or immediately after swimming (with or without rashes), take an antihistamine as above. Get out of the water and apply a moisturizing lotion to the area. It is a good idea to carry an antihistamine and a moderately potent topical steroid in your first aid kit when you go swimming. You might ask for a prescription from your doctor or you could simply get one over the counter at the pharmacy. You should be aware of the side effects of topical steroids before using them. Aquagenic Urticaria, Cold Urticaria or Aquagenic Pruritus If you are suffering from any of these allergies to water or cold water, it is best to avoid swimming altogether. Swimming in the sea and swimming pools are definitely out of question if you have cold or aquagenic urticaria. If you get only mild itching, you may take a non sedating antihistamine at least half an hour before going in. Alert your companions and the life guard of your problem so they can keep an eye on you and always consult a doctor before and maybe even after swimming too. Skin infections following swimming Wash the body with fresh tap water immediately after bathing. Use an antibacterial soap. At the earliest sign of infection, an antibiotic cream like fucidin should be applied o the area. Most superficial infections will cease with this. If the infection is not showing signs of responding in a day, see your doctor. Dryness Applying a moisturizing cream or lotion immediately after swimming keeps the skin moist. Swimmer’s Ear You might consider putting a thick pad of cotton inside the ear before going to swim. Or you might wear ear plugs. Dry the ear canal with cotton buds immediately after swimming. Eyes My one girl gets super dry eyes after swimming. Sometimes that is better after a good rinse and other times she needs a Benadryl just to stop her eyes from irritating her. There are times you might want to flushing the eyes with saline eye drops a couple of times after swimming. Goggles in the water make the most sense, but when dealing with tweens and teens sometimes they just don’t listen and opt not to use goggles so you may need the Benadryl afterwards if eyes are irritated. Take Care and Use Moderation In addition to the above, there are other common skin hazards that can occur. You want to enjoy your time swimming or outdoors in the nice weather, so remember that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And more than anything sunscreen and shade, as well as water, are all your friends during the summer months!

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Advanced Skincare with Good Silicon+

Paula — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 12:08:01 +0000

Let’s be real – Advanced skincare is a term we hear all the time. Every beauty company on the planet seems to use that term, touting the latest and greatest inventions in beauty care. At my age and stage I often roll my eyes at commercials promising dramatic changes to skin. However, when Good Science Beauty approached me and asked me to try their gender-neutral Good Silicon+ line, I was curious to see it because of the gender-neutral angle. Their new line of products, driven by science and packaged cleverly, with sustainability in mind as well, is one that’s refreshing and unlike anything I have seen yet. I have been using Good Science Beauty products for a few weeks. My teenage daughters have tried the products as well. My kids were immediately taken by the social awareness factors at play. One was happy to read about the sustainability focus and the other was genuinely interested in how gender neutral actually played out. Curious about all of these things I tucked into a new beauty regimen, excited to see if Good Science Beauty lived up to its advanced skincare claims. What Makes Good Silicon+ Advanced Skincare So why is Good Silicon+ worthy of this term that often under delivers? The answer to that is simple: science. With some skincare formulas, you get a cream or serum that has a little bit more of this or that in it. This extra little bit of X or Y supposedly takes their product to the next level. Well, I’ve tried many “breakthrough” products, and the only thing they typically break through is my wallet. Good Silicon+ from Good Science Beauty is different. They don’t just add in extra ingredients to make their formula “more powerful”. Rather, they have a line that offers ingredients proven to work and a delivery system scientifically proven to be more effective. You see, that’s the key. You can have the best ingredients in the world, but if they don’t get to where they need to be, they’re useless. Good Silicon+ ensures that the ingredients in the bottle get to the parts of the skin that actually need it when they need it. The Power of Good Silicon+ Good Silicon+ uses a patented technology called Prosilic developed by the Founder and CEO of the company, Dr. Suzanne Saffie-Siebert. (Read to the bottom of this post for an interview with her). This technology is used in both the Silicon+ skincare line and in life-saving medication applications, as well. Prosilic is a bio-carrier delivery system which uses silicon to help transport the ingredients found in the Silicon+ skincare line from the bottle to the parts of the skin that need it. Silicon is a naturally occurring substance in both our bodies and in the planet and shouldn’t be confused with silicone, the man-made substance used in products like surgical gloves. This silicon delivery system is honeycomb-like in structure and uses tiny pores to carry, protect, and stabilize ingredients in Good Silicon+ products, releasing them over time directly to where they’re needed. This occurs as the honeycomb structure slowly breaks down into a specific type of silicon that is readily absorbed by the body. Advanced Skincare that Really Works I’ve been using Good Silicon+ from Good Science Beauty, and I have noticed a difference. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first began using it, but I like the product and their social message as well. Both of the products I have are extremely light and they moisturize well. The all-natural ingredients found in this product (willow bark, turmeric, and amino acids, just to name a few) get to where I need them to be. I know it’s working because I can see it. Good Science Beauty has changed the game with their Good Silicon+ line. If you’re looking for a skincare line that innovates and delivers, I highly encourage you to give Good Silicon+ and Good Science Beauty a try. But Don’t Simply Take My Word…. I asked Dr. Suzanne Saffie-Siebert, the founder of Good Science Beauty, a few questions about her new line. 1. Why gender neutral packaging and what is behind that? Skincare, and more importantly healthy skin, is for everyone, regardless of what gender you are. The focus of our product line is the application science and technology rather than fashion and lifestyle. We wanted our packaging to reflect this being design led, unisex, simple and energized. 2. Tell me more about good silicon…what is this and how does it work? To be effective, proven ingredients must not only be absorbed into the skin, but must also be present in the skin in their active form, at a therapeutic concentration. They need to also be available for a sufficient time to perform their intended function. Skincare presents a unique range of challenges to achieving this. The skin is a natural biological barrier. To successfully deliver active skincare ingredients to the live cells in the viable epidermis, this barrier must be overcome. Also many skincare ingredients are susceptible to degrade through contact with water or air, reducing their efficacy. Protecting them so they can be delivered in their active form is a challenge. Good Silicon+TM is a unique hybrid of silicon, lipids and amino acids, specifically developed over 10 years for effective skin-care ingredient delivery. A ‘honeycomb’ network of pores is created in elemental silicon particles, which are then loaded with the desired ingredients and sealed with lipids and amino acids to protect them. ‘Personalizing’ the Good Silicon+ structure allows it to adhere and penetrate the skin, releasing ingredients in a controlled time-release manner as it naturally dissipates to Orth-silicic acid, the absorbable silicon, an essential micro mineral for skin health. Use of Good Silicon+ technology ultimately enhances the effectiveness of proven ingredients by delivering them where they are required, at therapeutic concentrations in a time-released manner. 3. What was behind the name of the line – Good Science Beauty? Our approach is honest, demystifying and empowering. Ten years of research and development has resulted in really Good Science which ultimately delivers healthy skin. Healthy skin is beautiful skin so it was simple — Good Science Beauty was born. It does what it says on the label. It’s gone further than a brand name. We always ask ourselves, “how would a good scientist answer this?” — whatever the question or issue is. 4. Who is the ideal customer? Good Science Beauty’s products are aimed at health-conscious consumers who are wary of unnecessary or damaging ingredients. They want technology to solve problems with no reliance on herbal formulas or regressive technologies. They believe healthy skin results in beautiful skin. As such, our consumer demands authenticity from the products they buy, seeking clear facts and evidence. Science is not fake hope. A sense of social and environmental responsibility is also evident in purchase behavior. Our target consumer is resistant to being defined by gender and age. They think beauty is about expressing individuality, not following trends. 5. Where is Good Science Beauty sold? Visit the site to order now: www.goodsciencebeauty.com. A Few More Things: I received 003-HY and 001-PU and I like the lightweight products. No fragrance at all when applied. 003-HY Good Science Hydrating Cream This one is pure gold. Good Silicon+ carries Hyaluronic Acid to increase deep hydration and locks it in with skin barrier protecting Marine Omega-3 rich in DHA and EPA, only released when in the skin so no fish smell. locks in moisture to plump skin reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles boosts lipid content to restore your natural skin barrier 001-PU Purifying Face Cream This one is calm and soothing to skin. It combines Willow Bark with Amino Acids in Good Silicon+to purify and moisturize at the same time. I received product for consideration here. My opinion is all my own.

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